[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 72 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2603-S2608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control 
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain 
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, 
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be 
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the 
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the 
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant 
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to 
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received. 
If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is 
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations 
Committee, room SD-423.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-15, 
     concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Greece for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $80 million, After this letter 
     is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a news release 
     to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                       Vice-Admiral, USN Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 17-15

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Greece
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $34 million.
       Other $46 million.
       Total $80 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Five (5) CH-47D Aircraft.
       Seven (7) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (one (1) 
     for each aircraft plus two (2) spares).
       Twelve (12) T55-GA-714A Turbine Engines (two (2) for each 
     aircraft plus two (2) spares).
       Non-MDE includes: Also under consideration for this sale is 
     mission equipment, communications and navigation equipment, 
     ground support equipment, special tools and test equipment, 
     spares, publications, Maintenance Work Order/Engineering 
     Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), technical support, and training, 
     and other associated support equipment and services.
       (iv) Military Department: Army.
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR-B-JBK, GR-B-XMH.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 27, 2017.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                Government of Greece--CH-47D Helicopters

       The Government of Greece requested the possible sale of 
     five (5) CH-47D helicopters, seven (7) Common Missile Warning 
     Systems (CMWS) (one (1) for each aircraft plus two (2) 
     spares), and twelve (12) T55-GA-714A turbine engines (two (2) 
     for each aircraft plus two (2) spares). Also included are 
     mission equipment, communications and navigation equipment, 
     ground support equipment, special tools and test equipment, 
     spares, publications, Maintenance Work Order/Engineering 
     Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), technical support, and training, 
     and other associated support equipment and services. The 
     total estimated cost is $80 million.
       This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and 
     national security objectives of the United States by helping 
     to improve the security of a NATO ally that has been, and 
     continues to be, an important force for political stability 
     and economic progress. Greece intends to use these defense 
     articles and services to modernize its armed forces by 
     increasing its rotary-wing transport capability. This will 
     contribute to the Greek military's goal to upgrade its 
     capability while further enhancing greater interoperability 
     between Greece, the U.S. and other allies.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       There is no principal contractor as the systems will be 
     coming from U.S. Army stocks. There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. 
     Government or contractor representatives to travel to Greece 
     for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout and new 
     equipment training.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 17-15

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
                36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The CH-47D is a medium lift aircraft, remanufactured 
     from CH-47A, B, and C aircraft. The CH-47D aircraft, which 
     includes two T55-GA-714A turbine engines, has been identified 
     as Major Defense Equipment (MDE). The avionic system in the 
     CH-47D helicopter consists of the communications equipment 
     providing HF (AN/ARC-220), VHF AM/FM (AN/ARC-186) and UHF-AM 
     (AN/ARC-l64) communications. The voice secure equipment 
     consists of the TSEC/KY-58 and the TSEC/KY-l00. The 
     navigation equipment includes ADF (AN/ARN-89 or 149, VOR ILS 
     Marker Beacon, (AN/ARN-123, Doppler/GPS (AN/ASN-128, Tactical 
     Air Navigation (TACAN) System AN/ARN-154(V), VGH FM Homing 
     (AN/ARC-20lD) is provided through the FM communication radio. 
     Transponder equipment (AN/APX-118) consists of an IFF 
     receiver with inputs from the barometric altimeter for 
     altitude encoding. The AN/APX-118 and AN/APX-118A transponder 
     is classified SECRET if Mode 4, or Mode 5 fill is installed 
     in the equipment with a crypto device. Mission equipment 
     consists of the radar signal detecting set, (AN/APR-39A(V)1) 
     and the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) (AN/AAR-57). The 
     AN/APR-39 Series Radar Warning Receiver sets are sensitive 
     items are classified SECRET if the Unit Data Module has 
     threat data software installed. The software for this system 
     determines the classification. Normally a customer has 
     specific software developed to meet their requirements.
       2. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Greece.
       3. A determination has been made that the Government of 
     Greece can provide the same degree of protection for the 
     sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. 
     The sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign 
     policy and national security objectives as outlined in the 
     Policy Justification of the notification.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-11, 
     concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Australia for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $137.6 million. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a 
     news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                       Vice Admiral, USN Director.
       Enclosures.


                         TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-11

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $119.5 million.
       Other $18.1 million.
       Total $137.6 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Up to seventy (70) AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation 
     Missiles (HARM) Tactical Missiles.
       Up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided 
     Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles.
       Up to sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training 
     Missiles (CATM).

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       Up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM.
       Up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections.
       Up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Guidance Sections.
       Up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control Sections.
       Up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections.
       Non-MDE includes: Up to forty-eight (48) Telemetry/Flight 
     Termination Systems, U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistics support services, and 
     other associated support equipment and services.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy.
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-AZN.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex 
     Attached.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress:
        *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

            Government of Australia--Anti-Radiation Missiles

       Australia has requested a possible sale of up to seventy 
     (70) AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) 
     Tactical Missiles; up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-
     Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles; up to 
     sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training Missiles 
     (CATM); up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM; up to twenty-
     five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections; up to twenty-five (25) 
     AGM-88B Guidance Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control 
     Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections; up to 
     forty eight (48) Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems; U.S. 
     Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
     logistics support services; and other associated support 
     equipment and services. The total estimated cost is $137.6 
     million.
       This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by helping to improve 
     the security of a major contributor to political stability, 
     security, and economic development in the Western Pacific. 
     Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner 
     that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and 
     humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the 
     U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and 
     maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
       Australia is requesting these missiles for its Electronic 
     Attack EA-18G Growler aircraft. The proposed sale will 
     improve Australia's capability in current and future 
     coalition efforts. Australia will use this capability as a 
     deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland 
     defense. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these 
     additional missiles into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractors will be Orbital ATK (OA), Ridgecrest, 
     CA, and Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. There 
     are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
     this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to travel to Australia.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-11

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile 
     (AARGM) weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended to 
     suppress or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters 
     associated with enemy air defenses and provides tactical air 
     forces with a lethal countermeasure to enemy radar directed, 
     surface-to-air missiles, and air defense artillery weapons 
     systems. Destruction or suppression of enemy radars denies 
     the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving 
     the survivability of our tactical aircraft. It uses a 
     multimode seeker that incorporates global positioning system/
     inertial measurement unit (GPS/IMU) midcourse guidance, a 
     radio frequency (RF) radiation homing receiver, an active 
     millimeter wave seeker, an Integrated Broadcast Service 
     Receiver (IBS-R) and a Weapons Impact Assessment (WIA) 
     transmitter. The AARGM AGM-88E when assembled is classified 
     SECRET. The AARGM Guidance Section (seeker hardware) and 
     Control Section with the Target Detector is classified 
     CONFIDENTIAL.
       2. The AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) 
     weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended to 
     suppress or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters 
     associated with enemy air defenses and provides tactical air 
     forces with a lethal countermeasure to enemy radar directed, 
     surface-to-air missiles, and air defense artillery weapons 
     systems. Destruction or suppression of enemy radars denies 
     the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving 
     the survivability of our tactical aircraft. The AGM-88B HARM 
     when assembled is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The HARM Guidance 
     Section (seeker hardware), and Control Section with the 
     Target Detector are classified CONFIDENTIAL.
       3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of 
     this possible sale, the information could be used to develop 
     countermeasures which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar or advanced capabilities.
       4. A determination has been made that the Government of 
     Australia can provide substantially the same degree of 
     protection for the technology being released as the US 
     Government. The sale is necessary in furtherance of the US 
     foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined 
     in the Policy Justification of the notification.
       5. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Australia.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-14, 
     concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of the Slovakia for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $150 million. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a 
     news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         transmittal no. 17-14

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Slovakia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $0 million.
       Other $150 million.
       Total $150 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE: Nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters with 
     customer-unique modifications. Also included are WESCAM MX-10 
     cameras, training, spare parts, and logistical support, 
     mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment, 
     special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment, 
     airframe and engine spare parts, technical data, 
     publications, maintenance work order/electronic change 
     proposals, technical assistance, repair and return, quality 
     assurance team, and transportation of aircraft.
       (iv) Military Department: Army.
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 27, 2017.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          policy justification

       Government of Slovakia--Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters

       Slovakia has requested a possible sale of nine (9) Bell 429 
     Light Utility Helicopters with customer-unique modifications. 
     Also included are WESCAM MX-10 cameras, training, spare 
     parts, and logistical support, mission equipment, 
     communication and navigation equipment, special tools and 
     test equipment, ground support equipment, airframe and engine 
     spare parts, technical data, publications, maintenance work 
     order/electronic change proposals, technical assistance, 
     repair and return, quality assurance team, and transportation 
     of aircraft. The estimated cost is $150 million.
       This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and 
     national security objectives of the United States by helping 
     to improve the security of a NATO ally that has been, and 
     continues to be an important force for political stability 
     and economic progress within Europe.
       The proposed sale of the Bell 429 light utility helicopters 
     will improve Slovakia's capability to meet current and future 
     threats. Slovakia will use the enhanced capability to 
     strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. 
     Slovakia will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters 
     into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance 
     in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Bell Helicopter of Piney 
     Flats, Tennessee. There are no known offset agreements in 
     connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Slovakia.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 17-14

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

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       1. The Bell 429 is a light twin, newly manufactured 
     helicopter and is optimized for Instrument Flight Rules 
     (IFR), Category A, and JAROPS-3 compliant operations. The 
     Bell 429 features two/three multi-function displays, dual 
     digital 3-axis autopilot and an integrated electronic data 
     recorder provides enhanced situational awareness and post 
     flight analysis. The Bell 429 standard configuration for 
     Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) consists of 
     Garmin GTN 650/750 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS system. The Identifier, 
     Friend or Foe (IFF) will be the APX-123, which provides the 
     Mode 4/5 capability. One (1) each Multi Sensor Cameras, L3 
     WESCAM MX10s will be equipped on four (4) of the nine (9) 
     Bell 429 Helicopters. The communications suite is as follows: 
     one (1) each AN/ARC-231 Multi-mode radios providing VHF FM, 
     VHF-AM, UHF, HQII and DAMA SATCOM. Aircraft survivability 
     equipment (ASE) will not be provided on this LOA.
       Identification and security classification of sensitive 
     technological information and/or restricted information 
     contained in the equipment, major components, subsystems, 
     software, technical data (Performance, Maintenance, R&M, 
     etc.) documentation, training devices and services to be 
     conveyed with the proposed sale to include a brief 
     justification/explanation of why information is sensitive 
     provided as follows:
       (1) The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) 
     Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is 
     installed on various military platforms. When installed in 
     conjunction with platform antennas and the RCU (or other 
     appropriate control unit), the transponder provides 
     identification, altitude and surveillance reporting in 
     response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based and/or 
     surface interrogators. The transponder provides operational 
     capabilities for Mark XIIA Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) 
     capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A,C and 4&5 and Mode S (levels 
     1, 2, and 3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX-123 also 
     provides automated ID, position and latitude of the aircraft, 
     and unencrypted ADS-B and is compatible with the Traffic 
     Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II equipment.
       (2) The WESCAM MX-10 is a small Multi-Sensor, Multi-
     Spectral Imaging System with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) 
     and Embedded with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Standard 
     Positioning Service (SPS). The WESCAM MX-10 camera system 
     contains a LN-200 IMU manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the 
     United States. WESCAM MX-10 is embedded with GPS SPS. SPS is 
     a three-dimensional position and time determination 
     capability provided to a user equipped with a minimum 
     capability GPS SPS receiver in accordance with GPS national 
     policy.
       (3) The AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) is a secure communication system 
     that provides Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond 
     Line-of-Sight (BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM), as 
     well as Voice and data communications capabilities. In 
     addition to Satellite Communications, the AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) 
     provides Secure/Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) 
     communications in the following waveform, The Single Channel 
     Ground and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK 
     (HQ). The AN/ARC-231 functions by transmitting and receiving 
     the Radio Frequency (RF) in the 30 MHz-511.995 MHZ range. The 
     Receiver Transmitter provides communication in Frequency 
     Modulation (FM), Very High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation 
     Air Traffic Control Band (VHF AM ATC), Very High Frequency--
     Frequency Modulation Public Service & Maritime Band, Ultra 
     High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) HAVEQUICK/
     Ground-Air Band, Ultra high Frequency Satellite (UHF SATFCOM) 
     Band and Ultra High Frequency--Frequency Modulation Public 
     Service Band.
       2. A determination has been made that the recipient country 
     can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
     technology being released as the U.S. Government.
       3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be 
     derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweighs the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Slovak Republic.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                     Arlington, VA
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(I) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-06, 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for 
     defense articles and services estimated to cost $33.5 
     million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we 
     plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this 
     proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures:


                         Transmittal no. 17-06

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support and Procurement 
     Agency (NSPA)
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $25.0 million.
       Other $8.5 million.
       Total $33.5 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase: The NATO Support 
     and Procurement Agency requested the sale of AN/AAQ-24(V) 
     Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) components 
     to support the upgrade of the LAIRCM system on three C-17 
     aircraft, along with spares.
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Fourteen (14) Guardian Laser 
     Terminal Assemblies (GLTA) (9 + 5 spares).
       Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (3 + 3 
     spares).
       Non-MDE: This request also includes contractor spares, 
     consumables, support equipment, technical data, aircraft 
     installation, flight test, certification, publications, 
     training, program and logistics support services.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force.
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAE.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 27, 2017.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

  NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Large Aircraft Infrared 
               Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Components

       The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requested 
     the sale of fourteen (14) Guardian Laser Transmitter 
     Assemblies (GLTA) and six (6) LAIRCM System Processor 
     Replacements (LSPR) along with contractor spares, 
     consumables, support equipment, technical data, aircraft 
     installation, flight test, certification, publications and 
     training in order to upgrade the AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM system 
     on three (3) of its C-17 aircraft. The estimated total value 
     is $33.5 million.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by enhancing the 
     aircraft self-protection capabilities of C-17 aircraft 
     operated by the NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Programme, a 
     consortium of 12 nations, including the United States. The 
     partner nations in this program fly missions in and around 
     Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant, and North Africa. This 
     sale an enhanced military capability for the NAM, and will 
     assist its associated nations in providing airlift for 
     personnel and equipment to locations requiring enhanced 
     threat countermeasures.
       The proposed sale advances U.S. and NATO policy goals of 
     expanding the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO 
     allies and partners. The capabilities associated with this 
     proposed sale bolster the military strength of the NATO 
     alliance and its partners by increasing the self-protection 
     capabilities of NAM airlift aircraft. NSPA will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment.
       As these systems are defensive in nature, the proposed sale 
     of this equipment and support will not alter the basic 
     military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor for production is Northrup Grumman of 
     Rolling Meadows, Illinois. There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to NATO.
       There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 17-06

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The ANIAAQ-24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures 
     (LAIRCM) is a self-contained, directed energy countermeasures 
     system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-guided 
     surface-to-air missiles. The system features digital 
     technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The 
     system operates in all conditions, detecting incoming 
     missiles and jamming infrared-seeker equipped missiles with 
     aimed bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system components 
     required to upgrade the system are the Guardian Laser 
     Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and LAIRCM System Processor 
     Replacement (LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM for the C-17 uses 
     three (3) GLTA and one (1) LSPR. LAIRCM system software, 
     including Operational Flight Program is classified SECRET. 
     Technical data and documentation to be provided are 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       a. The LSPR component analyzes the data from each Missile 
     Warning System Sensor and automatically deploys the 
     appropriate countermeasure via the GLTA.
       b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of laser energy to jam 
     infrared seeker equipped missiles when directed by the LSPR. 
     The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The software is SECRET. 
     Technical data and documentation to be provided are 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific

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     hardware and software elements, the information could be used 
     to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might 
     reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of 
     a system with similar or advanced capabilities.
       3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be 
     derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the NATO 
     Support and Procurement Agency, NATO Airlift Management 
     Program pursuant to the NATO C-17 SAC MOU.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-19, 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for 
     defense articles and services estimated to cost $300 million. 
     After this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to 
     issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed 
     sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 17-19

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support and Procurement 
     Agency (NSPA).
       (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* $0 
     million.
       Other $300 million.
       Total $300 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE: Follow-on support for three (3) C-17 aircraft to 
     include participation in the Global Reach Improvement 
     Program, contract labor for Class I modifications and kits, 
     in-country contractor support, alternate mission equipment, 
     major modification and retrofit, software support, aircraft 
     maintenance and technical support, support equipment, 
     personnel training and training equipment, additional spare 
     and repair parts, technical orders and publications, 
     airworthiness certification support, engine logistics 
     support, inspections, and other U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QAC).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAG.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 27, 2017.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

   NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Continuation of C-17 
                Logistics Support Services and Equipment

       The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has 
     requested the possible sale of follow-on support for three 
     (3) C-17 aircraft to include participation in the Global 
     Reach Improvement Program, contract labor for Class I 
     modifications and kits, in-country contractor support, 
     alternate mission equipment, major modification and retrofit, 
     software support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, 
     support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, 
     additional spare and repair parts, technical orders and 
     publications, airworthiness certification support, engine 
     logistics support, inspections, and other U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, logistics and program support. The 
     total estimated program cost is $300 million.
       This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States (U.S.) by 
     providing sustainment for three (3) C-17s operated by a 
     consortium of twelve nations, including the U.S. This program 
     flies missions in and around Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the 
     Levant, and North Africa. This proposed sale will provide a 
     similar readiness level for these C-17s as U.S.-operated C-
     17s. The current FMS case supporting these C-17s will expire 
     on 20 September 2017.
       The proposed sale will advance U.S. and NATO policy goals 
     of expanding the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO 
     allies and partners and sustain the ability to deploy in 
     support of contingency operations outside of Europe. As the 
     C-17 is a support asset, it would not affect the basic 
     military balance in the region. NSPA will have no difficulty 
     absorbing this support.
       The prime contractor will be the Boeing Corporation of 
     Chicago, Illinois. There are no known offset agreements 
     proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
       There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and 
     services listed in this transmittal are authorized for 
     release and export to the NSPA.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 17-13, 
     concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of New Zealand for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $1.46 billion. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a 
     news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 17-13

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: New Zealand.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $1.03 billion.
       Other $ .43 billion.
       Total $1.46 billion.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Four (4) P-8A Patrol Aircraft, which includes: Eight (8) 
     Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint 
     Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) (one (1) for each aircraft, 
     two (2) for the ground operations support center, and two (2) 
     spares).
       Five (5) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) for 
     the AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures 
     (LAIRCM) system (one (1) for each aircraft and one (1) 
     spare).
       Five (5) System Processors for AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM system 
     (one (1) for each aircraft and one (1) spare).
       Thirty (30) AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors for the AN/
     AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM system (six (6) for each aircraft and six 
     (6) spares).
       Ten (10) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems 
     (GPS)/Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs) (two (2) for each 
     aircraft and two (2) spares).
       Non-MDE includes: Commercial engines; Tactical Open Mission 
     Software (TOMS); Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX-
     20HD; AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System; AN/APY-10 Radar; ALQ-240 
     Electronic Support Measures; support equipment; operation 
     support systems; maintenance trainer/classrooms; 
     publications; software, engineering, and logistics technical 
     assistance; foreign Liaison officer support, contractor 
     engineering technical services; repair and return; 
     transportation; aircraft ferry; and other associated 
     training, support equipment and services.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-SAH).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: This would be New 
     Zealand's first purchase of the P-8A Patrol Aircraft. New 
     Zealand has one related P-8A case, NZ-P-GEE, which provides 
     P-8A study and technical analysis support.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex 
     Attached.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 27, 2017.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

           New Zealand--P-8A Aircraft and Associated Support

       New Zealand has requested the potential sale of up to four 
     (4) P-8A Patrol Aircraft. Each includes: commercial engines, 
     Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS), Electro-Optical (EO) 
     and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD, AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System, AN/
     APY-10 Radar, ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures. Also 
     included are eight (8) Multifunctional Information 
     Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS); 
     five (5) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) for the 
     AN/AAQ-24(V)N; five (5) System Processors for AN/AAQ-24(V)N; 
     thirty (30) AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors for the AN/AAQ-
     24(V)N; ten (10) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning 
     Systems (GPS)/Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs); support 
     equipment; operation support systems; maintenance trainer/
     classrooms; publications; software, engineering, and 
     logistics technical assistance; foreign Liaison officer 
     support, contractor engineering technical services; repair 
     and return; transportation; aircraft ferry; and other 
     associated training, support equipment and services. The 
     total estimated cost is $1.46 billion.
       This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by strengthening the 
     security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and 
     continues to be, an important force for political stability 
     within the region. New Zealand is a close ally in the region 
     and an important partner on critical foreign policy and 
     defense issues.

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       The Government of New Zealand intends to use these defense 
     articles and services to continue its Maritime Surveillance 
     Aircraft (MSA) capability, following retirement of its P-3K 
     maritime patrol aircraft. The sale will strengthen collective 
     defense and enhance New Zealand's regional and global allied 
     contributions.
       New Zealand has procured and operated U.S. produced P-3 MSA 
     for over 40 years, providing critical capabilities to NATO 
     and coalition maritime operations. New Zealand has maintained 
     a close MSA acquisition and sustainment relationship with the 
     U.S. Navy over this period. The proposed sale will allow New 
     Zealand to recapitalize, modernize and sustain its MSA 
     capability for the next 30 years. As a long-time P-3 
     operator, New Zealand will have no difficulty transitioning 
     its MSA force to the P-8A and absorbing these aircraft into 
     its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company, Seattle, 
     WA. Additional contractors include:
       Air Cruisers Co LLC.
       Arnprior Aerospace, Canada.
       AVOX Zodiac Aerospace.
       BAE.
       Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)/EMS.
       Compass David Clark.
       DLS/NiaSat, Carlsbad, CA.
       DRS.
       Exelis, McLean, VA.
       GC Micro, Petaluma, CA.
       General Electric, UK.
       Harris.
       Joint Electronics.
       Marin Baker.
       Northrop Grumman Corp, Falls Church, VA.
       Pole Zero, Cincinnati, OH.
       Raytheon, Waltham, MA.
       Raytheon, UK.
       Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA.
       Spirit Aero, Wichita, KS.
       Symmetries Telephonics, Farmingdale, NY.
       Terma, Arlington, VA.
       Viking.
       WESCAM.
       There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
     with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require 
     approximately five (5) contractor representatives to support 
     the program in New Zealand.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 17-13

  Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
                36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The P-8A aircraft is a militarized version of the Boeing 
     737-800 Next Generation (NG) commercial aircraft. The P-8A is 
     replacing the P3C as the Navy's long-range Anti-Submarine 
     Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Intelligence, 
     Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft capable of 
     broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. The overall 
     highest classification of the P-8A weapon system is SECRET. 
     The P-8A mission systems hardware is largely UNCLASSIFIED, 
     while individual software elements (mission systems, 
     acoustics, ESM, EWSP, etc.) are classified up to SECRET.
       2. P-8A mission systems include:
       a. Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). TOMS functions 
     include environment planning, tactical aids, weapons planning 
     aids, and data correlation. TOMS includes an algorithm for 
     track fusion which automatically correlates tracks produced 
     by on board and off board sensors.
       b. Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD. The EO/
     IR system processes visible EO and IR spectrum to detect and 
     image objects.
       c. AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System. The Acoustic sensor system 
     is integrated within the mission system as the primary sensor 
     or the aircraft ASW missions. The system has multi-static 
     active coherent (MAC) 64 sonobuoy processing capability and 
     acoustic sensor prediction tools.
       d. AN/APY-10 Radar. The aircraft radar is a direct 
     derivative of the legacy AN/APS-137(V) installed in the P-3C. 
     The radar capabilities include GPS selective availability 
     anti-spoofing, SAR and ISAR imagery resolutions, and 
     periscope detection mode.
       e. ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM). This system 
     provides real time capability for the automatic detection, 
     location, measurement, and analysis of RF-signals and modes. 
     Real time results are compared with a library of known 
     emitters to perform emitter classification and specific 
     emitter identification (SEI).
       f. Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP). The P-8A 
     aircraft Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) suite 
     consists of the ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System 
     (EWMS), ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), and 
     the AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure 
     (LAIRCM) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) 
     processor, and AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors (MWS). The AN/
     AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM is a self-contained, directed energy 
     countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from 
     infrared guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features 
     digital technology and micro-miniature sold state 
     electronics. LAIRCM system software, including Operation 
     Flight Program is classified SECRET. Technical data and 
     documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
       g. Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint 
     Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) is an advanced Link-16 
     command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) 
     system incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital 
     communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical 
     information, including both data and vice, among air, ground, 
     and sea elements. The MIDS JTRS terminal hardware, 
     publications, performance specifications, operational 
     capability, parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures, 
     and software documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The 
     classified information to be provided consists of that which 
     is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair 
     (through intermediate level) of the data link terminal, 
     installed systems, and related software.
       3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     access of the P-8A specific hardware and software elements, 
     systems could be reverse engineering to discover USN 
     capabilities and tactics. The consequences of the loss of 
     this technology, to a technologically advanced or competent 
     adversary, could result in the development of countermeasures 
     or equivalent systems, which could reduce system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar advanced capabilities.
       4. A determination has been made that the recipient 
     government can provide substantially the same degree of 
     protection for the technology being released as the U.S. 
     Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification.
       5. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     New Zealand.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
     amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 16-87, 
     concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Israel for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $440 million. After 
     this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a 
     news release to notify the public of this proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-87

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Israel.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $400 million.
       Other $ 40 million.
       TOTAL $440 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Thirteen (13) 76mm Naval 
     Guns (includes the Digital Control Console).
       Non-MDE: Shipboard spares to support operation and 
     preventive maintenance; spares to support repairs; special 
     tools needed for maintenance; holding and transportation 
     fixtures; test equipment; technical manuals, other 
     documentation, and publications; U.S. Government and the 
     contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support 
     services; site surveys of ships and maintenance facilities; 
     installation, checkouts and testing of the systems on the 
     boats; operations and maintenance training; and other related 
     support services.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy (LHN).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense 
     Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 26, 2017.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          Policy Justification

              Israel--76mm Naval Gun and Technical Support

       The Government of Israel has requested a possible sale of 
     thirteen (13) 76mm naval guns. Also included are shipboard 
     spares to support their operation and preventive maintenance; 
     spares to support repairs; special tools needed for 
     maintenance; holding and transportation fixtures; test 
     equipment; technical manuals, other documentation, and 
     publications; U.S. Government and the contractor engineering, 
     technical, and logistics support services; site surveys of 
     ships and maintenance facilities; installation, checkouts and 
     testing of the systems on the boats; operations and 
     maintenance training; and other related support services. The 
     estimated cost is $440 million.
       The United States is committed to the security of Israel, 
     and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel 
     to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense

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     capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those 
     objectives. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign 
     policy and national security of the United States by helping 
     to improve the security of a strategic regional partner that 
     has been, and continues to be, an important force for 
     political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
       The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet 
     current and future threats in the defense of its borders and 
     territorial waters. The naval guns will be installed on 
     Israeli Navy SA'AR 4.5 and SA'AR 6 Missile Patrol Boats. One 
     gun will be located at an Israeli Naval Training Center to be 
     used for training maintenance personnel. Israel will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
       The proposed equipment and support will not alter the basic 
     military balance in the region.
       The potential principal contractor will be DRS North 
     America (a Leonardo company). There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Israel.
       There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
     result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-87

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) Of the Arms Export Control Act

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The naval gun system proposed in response to this 
     request is a modem variant of the MK-75 naval gun system. The 
     naval gun system is mounted aboard the ship and supports 
     multiple missions while deployed at sea and at home port 
     stations. The missions include ship's surface to air defense 
     and surface to surface defense or attack modes. It also can 
     be used for sea surface to land surface for bombardment or as 
     offshore artillery to support troops on the ground. This gun 
     system does not include Global Positioning System (GPS) or 
     sensors. The naval gun hardware and support equipment, test 
     equipment, and maintenance spares are UNCLASSIFIED.
       2. Some of the prospective ammunition types that may be 
     used with the gun system are either laser or GPS guided. 
     Ammunition is not part of this proposal.
       3. The naval gun system provides an interface (Digital 
     Control Console) so that it can be used in conjunction with 
     the ships' Fire Control System (FCS) and Combat Management 
     System (CMS). The FCS and CMS are not proposed as part of 
     this sale.
       4. A determination has been made that the recipient country 
     can provide substantially the same degree of protection for 
     the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. 
     Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the policy justification.
       5. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Israel.

                          ____________________