[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4923-S4926]
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. 17-32,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Thailand for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $24.9 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,
Greg M. Kausner
(For Charles W. Hooper,
Lieutenant General, USA, Director).
Enclosures.
TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-32
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: The Government of Thailand
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $23.2 million.
Other $ 1.7 million.
Total $24.9 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Five (5) RGM-84L Harpoon Block II Surface Launched
Missiles.
One (1) RTM-84L Harpoon Block II Exercise Missile.
Non-MDE includes: Also included are containers, spare and
repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training and training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives
technical assistance, engineering and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-AKR).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TH-P-AKP.
(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: August 9, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Thailand--RGM-84L Harpoon Surface Launched Block II
Missiles
The Government of Thailand has requested the possible sale
of up to five (5) RGM-84L Harpoon Block II Surface Launched
Missiles and one (1) RTM-84L Harpoon Block II Exercise
Missile. Also included are containers, spare and repair
parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor representatives technical
assistance, engineering and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated cost is $24.9 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to
strengthen the U.S.-Thai strategic relationship and to
improve the security of an important partner.
The proposed sale will provide enhanced capabilities in
effective defense of critical sea lines. Thailand intends to
use the missiles on its DW3000 Class Frigate. The proposed
sale of the Harpoon Block II missiles
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and support will increase the Royal Thai Navy's maritime
partnership potential. Thailand has purchased Harpoon
missiles previously and will have no difficulty absorbing
these missiles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company, St.
Louis, MO. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual
trips to Thailand involving U.S. Government personnel and
contractor representatives for technical reviews, support,
and oversight for approximately five years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
TRANSMITTAL NO. 17-32
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(I) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The RGM-84L Harpoon Surface Launched Block H missile
system, to include publications, documentation, operations,
supply, maintenance, and training to be conveyed with this
proposed sale have the highest classification level of
CONFIDENTIAL. The Harpoon Block II missile is a non-nuclear
tactical weapon system currently in service in the U.S. Navy
and in 29 other foreign nations. It provides a day, night,
and adverse weather, standoff surface-to-surface capability
and is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The RGM-84L
incorporates components, software, and technical design
information that are considered sensitive.
2. The following components being conveyed by the proposed
sale are considered sensitive and are classified
CONFIDENTIAL:
a. The Radar Seeker
b. The GPSANS System
c. Operational Flight Program Software
d. Missile operational characteristics and performance data
These elements are essential for the Harpoon Block II
missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide
range of operational, tactical and environmental conditions.
With respect to GPS, Thailand has been approved for Precision
Positioning Service (PPS).
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems 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
Thailand can provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology being released as the
U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary to the
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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Thailand.
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. 17-36,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Romania for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $1.25 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,
Charles W. Hooper,
Lieutenant General, USA, Director.
Enclosures.
transmittal No. 17-36
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 Romania.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $.900 billion.
Other $.350 billion.
Total $1.250 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fifty-four (54) High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
(HIMARS) Launchers.
Eighty-one (81) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
(GMLRS) M31A1 Unitary.
Eighty-one (81) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
(GMLRS) M30A1 Alternative Warhead.
Fifty-four (54) Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) M57
Unitary.
Twenty-four (24) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data
Systems (AFATDS).
Fifteen (15) M1151A1 HMMWVs, Utility, Armored.
Fifteen (15) M1151A1 HMMWVs, Armor Ready 2-Man.
Non-MDE includes:
Fifty-four (54) M1084A1P2 HIMARS Resupply Vehicles (RSVs)
(5 ton, Medium Tactical Cargo Vehicle with Material Handling
Equipment).
Fifty-four 54) M1095 MTV Cargo Trailers w/RSV kit.
Ten (10) M1089A1P2 FMTV Wreckers (5 Ton Medium Tactical
Vehicle Wrecker with Winch).
Also included are thirty (30) Low Cost Reduced Range (LCRR)
practice rockets, support equipment, communications
equipment, sensors, spare and repair parts, test sets,
batteries, laptop computers, publications and technical data,
facility design, training and training equipment, systems
integration support, Quality Assurance Teams and a Technical
Assistance Fielding Team, U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(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: August 17, 2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania--High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and Related
Support and Equipment
The Government of Romania has requested the possible sale
of fifty-four (54) High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
(HIMARS) Launchers, eighty-one (81) Guided Multiple Launch
Rocket Systems (GMLRS) M31A1 Unitary, eighty-one (81) Guided
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) M30A1 Alternative
Warhead, fifty-four (54) Army Tactical Missile Systems
(ATACMS) M57 Unitary, twenty-four (24) Advanced Field
Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), fifteen (15)
M1151A1 HMIVIWVs, Utility, Armored, and fifteen (15) M1151A1
HIMMWVs, Armor Ready 2-Man. Also included with this request
are: fifty-four (54) M1084A1P2 HIMARS Resupply Vehicles
(RSVs) (5 ton, Medium Tactical Cargo Vehicle with Material
Handling Equipment), fifty-four (54) M1095 MTV Cargo Trailer
with RSV kit, and ten (10) M1089A1P2 FMTV Wreckers (5 Ton
Medium Tactical Vehicle Wrecker with Winch), thirty (30) Low
Cost Reduced Range (LCRR) practice rockets, support
equipment, communications equipment, sensors, spare and
repair parts, test sets, batteries, laptop computers,
publications and technical data, facility design, training
and training equipment, systems integration support, Quality
Assurance Teams and a Technical Assistance Fielding Team,
U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and
logistics support services, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The total estimated program
cost is $1.25 billion.
This proposed sale will support 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
HIMARS system will support Romania's needs for its own self-
defense and support NATO defense goals.
The Government of Romania intends to use these defense
articles and services to modernize its armed forces and
strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats.
This will contribute to Romania's military goal of updating
its capabilities while further enhancing interoperability
with the United States and other NATO allies. Romania will
have no difficulty absorbing this system into its armed
forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Lockheed-Martin in Grand
Prairie, Texas and Camden, Arkansas. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
approximately the assignment of up to 10 U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to travel to Romania for a period
of up to one year for equipment de-processing/fielding,
system checkout, training, and technical and logistics
support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-36
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 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) is a
highly mobile, all-weather indirect area fire artillery
system. The HIMARS mission is to supplement cannon artillery
to deliver a large volume of firepower within a short time
against critical time-sensitive targets. At shorter ranges,
HIMARS complements tube artillery with heavy barrages against
assaulting forces as well as in the counter-fire, or defense
suppression roles. The highest level of classified
information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale,
production, or by
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testing of the end item is SECRET; the highest level that
must be disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is
CONFIDENTIAL. Reverse engineering could reveal SECRET
information. Launcher platform software, weapon operational
software, command and control special application software,
and command and control loadable munitions module software
are considered UNCLASSIFIED. The system specifications and
limitations are classified SECRET. Vulnerability data is
classified up to SECRET. Countermeasures, counter-
countermeasures, vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and
threat definitions are classified SECRET.
2. The highest classification level for release of the
ATACMS Unitary M57 FMS Variant is SECRET, based upon the
software. The highest level of classified information that
could be disclosed by a sale or by testing of the end item is
SECRET; the highest level that must be disclosed for
production, maintenance, or training is CONFIDENTIAL. Reverse
engineering could reveal CONFIDENTIAL information. Fire
Direction System, Data Processing Unit, and special
Application software is classified SECRET. Communications
Distribution Unit software is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The
system specifications and limitations are classified
CONFIDENTIAL. Vulnerability Data, countermeasures,
vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions
are classified SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL.
3. Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead
(GMLRS-AW) M30A1. The GMLRS-AW, M30A1, is the next design
increment of the GMLRS rocket. The GMLRS-AW M30A1 hardware is
over 90% common with the M31A1 GMLRS Unitary hardware.
Operational range is between 15-70 kilometers. Accuracy of
less than 15 meters Circular Error Probability at all ranges,
when using inertial guidance with Global Positioning System
(GPS) augmentation. Uses a proximity sensor fuze mode with a
10 meter height of burst. The Alternative Warhead carries a
200 pound fragmentation assembly filled with high explosives
which, upon detonation, accelerates two layers of pre-formed
tungsten fragments optimized for effectiveness against large
area and imprecisely located targets. The GMLRS-AW provides
an area target attack capability that is treaty compliant (no
un-exploded ordnance). It provides a 24 hour, all weather,
long range attack capability against personnel, soft and
lightly armored targets, and air defense targets. The GMLRS-
AW uses the same motor, guidance and control systems fuze
mechanisms, and proximity sensors as the M31A1 GMLRS Unitary.
The highest classification level for release of the GMLRS-AW
is SECRET, based upon the software, sale or testing of the
end item. The highest level of classification that must be
disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is
CONFIDENTIAL.
4. The GPS PPS component of the HIMARS munitions (GMLRS
Unitary, Alternative Warhead, and ATACMS Unitary) is also
contained in the Fire Direction System, is classified SECRET,
and is considered SENSITIVE. To that end, no GPS PPS design
information, including GPS software algorithms, will be
disclosed in the course of this sale to country.
Susceptibility of GMLRS to diversion or exploitation is
considered low risk. GMLRS employs an inertial navigational
system that is aided by a Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) equipped GPS receiver. To that end,
this system requires encryption keys controlled by, and
issued by, the National Security Agency.
5. AFATDS is a multi-service (U.S. Army and U.S. Marine
Corps) automated, expert decision support system used for
Command, Control, Communications and integration and
synchronization of fires on ground targets during all phases
of military conflict. AFATDS provides the automated tools
that significantly augment the capability of fire support
coordinators, fire support assets commanders, and their
respective staffs at every echelon during the planning and
execution of fire support on the dynamic battlefields in
support of the Maneuver Commander and his plans.
6. The classification of the request for assistance and
customized AFATDS with sanitized and customized JMEM and LMM,
and/or with functionally compatible but UNCLASSIFIED modular
substitutes for COMSEC, JMEM, and LMM capabilities, is
available for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) with the following
restrictions and caveats. The software source code and design
specifications are UNCLASSIFIED but considered highly
sensitive and are not available for EMS. The following items,
while they are unclassified they are not individually freely
and openly releasable, however, they can be offered for FMS
as individually and specifically included items of complete
system procurements: executable code, training manuals, user
manuals, and system documentation such as external system
architecture diagrams, high level internal software
architecture diagrams, the Version Description Document, and
the System Administrator Manual as customized for each
individual FMS customer. The highest level of information
that is necessarily disclosed during maintenance of these
sanitized systems and applications is UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO. The
highest level of sensitive information that is necessarily
disclosed by the sale of these sanitized systems and
applications is UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO. The highest level of
information that is necessarily disclosed to allow system
administration of these sanitized systems and applications
UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO. The highest level of information that is
necessarily disclosed in training of these sanitized systems
and applications is UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO. The highest level of
information that could be revealed by reverse engineering or
testing of these systems is UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO. Through
scanning or testing these sanitized systems and applications,
specific vulnerabilities could be disclosed, and will be
treated at UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO. The identification of these
vulnerabilities with U.S.-only systems is CLASSIFIED, per
Section 6.3. Participants of the FMS process shall not make
references to U.S.-only system maintenance, administration,
or technical details because they could be considered SECRET.
7. Susceptibility of ATACMS Unitary M57 FMS Variant, GMLRS
M30A1 and M31A1 to diversion or exploitation is considered
low risk. Components of the system are also considered highly
resistant to reverse engineering. Detailed knowledge of the
technical capabilities of the system could enable an enemy to
tailor defenses and adjust tactics and procedures to minimize
the effectiveness of the system.
8. Susceptibility of AFATDS to diversion or exploitation is
considered low risk. Software of the system are also
considered highly resistant to reverse engineering. Detailed
knowledge of the technical capabilities of the system could
enable an enemy to tailor defenses and adjust tactics and
procedures to minimize the effectiveness of the system.
Training and user manuals are unclassified but considered
sensitive and not for general release to foreign nationals,
except that they will be provided with the system when the
system is procured through foreign military sales.
Installation instructions are unclassified but considered
sensitive and not for general release to foreign nationals,
except that they will be provided with the system when the
system is procured through FMS.
9. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software, 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.
10. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the enclosed Military Policy Justification. Moreover, the
benefits to be derived from this sale outweigh the potential
damage that could result if the sensitive technology were
revealed to unauthorized persons. A determination has been
made that Romania can provide the same degree of protection
for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S.
Government.
11. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Romania.
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. 17-45,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Australia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $360 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,
Charles W. Hooper,
Lieutenant General, USA, Director.
Enclosures:
Transmittal No. 17-45
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* $0 million.
Other $360 million.
Total $360 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
Non-MDE includes: Ten-year upgrade program for twenty-four
(24) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated training
devices, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment,
engineering and technical services, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), ECPs for
training devices, classified software (JMPS/MDLs),
Engineering Technical Assistance (ETA), Logistics Technical
Assistance (LTA), Other Technical Assistance (OTA), supply
support, support equipment, and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT-P-GRS).
(v) Prior Related Cases. if any: AT-P-GXO, AT-P-SCF, AT-P-
GTC.
(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: August 30, 2017
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--Upgrade Program for (24) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters
The Government of Australia has requested a follow-on case
for a possible ten-year upgrade program for twenty-four (24)
MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated training
devices, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment,
engineering and technical services, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), ECPs for
training devices, classified software (JMPS/MDLs),
Engineering Technical Assistance (ETA), Logistics Technical
Assistance (LTA), Other Technical Assistance (OTA), supply
support, support equipment, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The total estimated program
cost is $360 million.
This sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a major non-NATO ally that continues to be an
important force for political stability and economic progress
in the Western Pacific. It is vital to the U.S. national
interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed upgrades to the MH-60R helicopters will
improve Australia's antisubmarine and surface warfare
capability, provide an improved search and rescue capability,
enhance its anti-ship surveillance capability, and will help
it carry out international commitments for transport,
surveillance, and search and rescue operations with the
United States and other allies. The proposed upgrades will
also provide Australia the resources necessary to properly
maintain its multi-mission helicopters. Australia will have
no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Sikorsky, a Lockheed
Martin Company, Stratford, CT and Lockheed Martin, Owego, NY.
There are no offsets 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 Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-45
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 Commonwealth of Australia requirement for spiral
upgrades to the twenty-four (24) Multi-Mission MH-60R
Helicopters could include:
a. Mission Capability Areas: Surface Warfare/Surveillance/
Flight Management, Navigation & Communication/Data Management
& Fusion
b. Mission Capability Areas: Anti-Submarine Warfare/Flight
Management, Navigation & Communication
c. Mission Capability Areas: Flight Management, Navigation
& Communication/Data Management & Fusion
d. Mission Capability Areas: Flight Management, Navigation
& Communication/Data Management & Fusion/Air Vehicle Service
Life
e. Mission Capability Areas for Development: Kinematic
Performance/Airborne Survivability
f. Mission Capability Areas for Development: Obsolescence
Management
g. Mission Capability Areas: Surveillance/Data Management &
Data/Air Vehicle Service Life
h. Software Lab
i. USN Test Maintenance Cost
2. The spiral development case may contain sensitive
technology; however, defined requirements are not known at
this time and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
3. A determination has been made that Australia 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.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Australia.
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