[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 146 (Monday, September 11, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5092-S5100]
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.
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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.
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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. 16-35,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $27 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.
1. Transmittal No. 16-35
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 Kingdom of Bahrain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $21 million.
Other $6 million.
Total $27 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One-hundred and seven (107) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF)
Missiles (BGM-71-4B-RF).
Seventy-seven (77) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missiles (BGM-71F-
Series).
Thirty-seven (37) TOW Bunker Buster (BB), RF Missiles (BGM-
71-Fl-RF).
Non-MDE:
This request also includes the following Non-MDE:
Government Technical Support/Logistical Support, Contractor
Technical Support, and other associated equipment and
services.
(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: September 8,
2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bahrain--TOW 2ARF Missile (BGM-71-4B-RF), TOW 2B RF Missiles (BGM-71F-
Series). TOW BB RF Missiles (BGM-71-F1 RF)
The Government of Bahrain has requested:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One-hundred and seven (107) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF)
Missiles (BGM-71-4B-RF).
Seventy-seven (77) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missiles (BGM-71F-
Series).
Thirty-seven (37) TOW Bunker Buster (BB), RF Missiles (BGM-
71-Fl-RF).
Non-MDE:
The request also includes the following Non-MDE: Government
Technical Support/Logistical Support, Contractor Technical
Support, and other associated equipment and services.
The estimated value of MDE is $21 million. The total
overall estimated value is $27 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally, which has been
and continues to be an important security partner in the
region.
The proposed sale of TOW 2A, TOW 2B, TOW BB missiles, and
technical support will advance Bahrain's efforts to develop
an integrated ground defense capability. Bahrain will use the
capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. This sale will also improve
interoperability with United States and regional allies.
Bahrain 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 Raytheon Missile Systems,
Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the U.S.
Government or contractor representatives to travel to Bahrain
for multiple periods for equipment deprocessing/fielding,
system checkout and new equipment training. There will be no
more than two contractor personnel in Bahrain at any one time
and all efforts will take less than two weeks in total.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-35
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:
1. The Radio Frequency (RF) TOW 2A Missile (BGM-71E-4B-RF)
is a direct-attack missile designed to defeat armored
vehicles, reinforced urban structures, field fortifications
and other such targets. TOW missiles are fired from a variety
of TOW launchers used by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps,
and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The TOW 2A RF
missile can be launched from the same launcher platforms as
the existing wire-guided TOW 2A missile without modification
to the launcher. The TOW 2A missile (both wire & RF) contains
two tracker beacons for the launcher to track and guide the
missile in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are
provided to the missile by a RF link contained within the
missile case. The hardware, software, and technical
publications to be provided with the sale are UNCLASSIFIED.
The highest level of classified information authorized for
released through the sale of the TOW 2A is SECRET.
2. The RF TOW 2B Aero Missile (BGM-71 F-3-RF) is a fly-
over-shoot-down missile designed to defeat armored vehicles.
TOW missiles are fired from a variety of TOW Launchers in the
inventories of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, and
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The TOW 2B Aero RF
missile can be launched from the same launcher platforms as
wire-guided TOW 2B and TOW 2B Aero missiles without
modification to the launcher. The TOW 2B missile (both wire-
guided & RF) contains two tracker beacons for the launcher to
track and guide the missile in flight. Guidance commands from
the launcher are provided to the missile by an RF link
contained within the missile case. The hardware and technical
publications to be provided with the sale are UNCLASSIFIED.
Software algorithms for the system are classified SECRET. The
highest level of classified information released through the
sale of the TOW 2B is SECRET.
3. The RF TOW Bunker Buster (BB), BGM-71-Fl-RF is a variant
of the TOW 2A that replaces the TOW 2A warhead with a high
explosive blast-fragmentation warhead. This bulk charge
warhead is effective against reinforced concrete walls, light
armored vehicles, and earth and timber bunkers. Guidance
commands from the launcher are provided to the missile by an
RF link contained within the missile case. The hardware,
software, and technical publications to be provided with the
sale are UNCLASSIFIED. The highest level of classified
information released through the sale of the TOW 2B is
SECRET.
4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of
these variants, the information could be used to develop
countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness
or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
5. A determination has been made by the U.S. Government
that the Government of Bahrain can provide 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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Bahrain.
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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. 16-59,
concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of
Bahrain for defense articles and services estimated to cost
$1.082 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. 16-59
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 Bahrain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $406 million.
Other $676 million.
Total $1.082 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty-three (23) F-110-GE-129 engines (includes 3 spares).
Twenty-three (23) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned
Array Radars (includes 3 spares).
Twenty-three (23) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3
spares).
Twenty-three (23) Embedded Global Navigation Systems/LN260
EGI (includes 3 spares).
Forty (40) LAU-129 Launchers.
Twenty-three (23) Improved Programmable Display Generators
(iPDG).
Twenty-five (25) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pods (MDE Determination
Pending).
Two (2) AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles.
Two (2) AGM-88B/C High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles
(HARM).
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Two (2) WGU-43 Guidance Control Unit (GCU) (for GBU-24
Paveway III).
Two (2) BSU-84 Air Foil Group (AFG) (for GBU-24 Paveway
III).
Five (5) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
Tailkits (for GBU-38 JDAM and GBH-54 Laser JDAMs).
Two (2) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) Guided Test
Vehicles.
Two (2) AGM-84 Harpoon Missiles.
Three (3) MAU-210 ECCG (for GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II).
Three (3) BLU-109 Inert Bomb Bodies.
Four (4) MK-82/BLU 111 Inert Bomb Bodies.
Two (2) FMU 152 or FMU 139 Fuzes.
Non-MDE includes:
One (1) Joint Mission Planning System, one (1) F-16V
simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS systems, one (1)
avionics level test station, six (6) DB-110 Advanced
Reconnaissance Systems, two (2) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-
five (45) AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-
three (23) AN/APX126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe
(AIFF) system or equivalent, twenty-three (23) cryptographic
appliques, two (2) CATM-9L/M, two (2) AIM-120C-7 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATM), three (3) MXU-651 AFG (for GBU-50 Enhanced
Paveway II), four (4) DSU-38 Precision Laser Guidance Sets
(PLGS) (for GBU-54 Laser JDAM), four (4) AGM-154 Joint
Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Captive Flight Vehicles (CFV), three
(3) MK-84/BLU 117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2) FMU-152 D-1
Inert Fuzes, three (3) BRU-57 Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU-61 Bomb
Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU-890 SDB adapter cable for CMBRE,
two (2) ADU-891 AMRAAM/AIM 9X adapter cable for CMBRE,
telemetry for all flight test assets, secure communications
equipment, spares and repair parts, support equipment,
personnel training and training equipment, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor
technical support services, containers, missile support and
test equipment, integration test, site survey, design,
construction studies/analyses/services, cybersecurity,
critical computer resources support, force protection and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QAU).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS Case BA-D-SGA--$330.9 million--21 Apr 87.
FMS Case BA-D-SGG--$234.9 million--20 Feb 98.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Articles or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See
Attached Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 8,
2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Bahrain--Upgrade of F-16 Block 40 Aircraft to F-16V
Configuration
The Government of Bahrain requested to upgrade its existing
twenty (20) F-16 Block 40 aircraft to the F-16V
configuration. The requested sale comprises of twenty-three
(23) F-110-GE-129 engines (includes 3 spares); twenty-three
(23) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars
(includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23) Modular Mission
Computers (includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23) Embedded
Global Navigation Systems/LN260 EGI (includes 3 spares);
twenty-three (23) Improved Programmable Display Generators
(iPDGs) (includes 3 spares); forty (40) LAU-129 launchers;
twenty-five (25) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pods; two (2) AIM-9X
Sidewinder Missiles; two (2) AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation
Missiles (HARM); two (2) WGU-43 Guidance Control Unit (GBU)
Guidance Control Unit (GCU) (for GBU-24 Paveway III; two (2)
BSU-84 Air Foil Group (AFG) (for GBU-24 Paveway III); five
(5) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tailkits (for
GBU-38 JDAM and GBU-54 Laser JDAM); two (2) GBU-39 Small
Diameter Bombs (SDB) Guided Test Vehicles (GTV); two (2) AGM-
84 Harpoon Exercise Missiles; three (3) MAU-210 ECCG (for
GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II); three (3) BLU-109 Inert Bomb
Bodies; four (4) MK-82/BLU-111 Inert Bomb Bodies; and two (2)
GMU-152 or FMU-139 Fuzes.
This sale also includes one (1) Joint Mission Planning
System, one (1) F-16V simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ-211
AIDEWS Systems, one (1) avionics level test station, six (6)
DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems, two (2) LAU-118A
Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or
equivalent, twenty-three (23) Advanced Identification Friend
or Foe (AIFF) systems or equivalent; twenty-three (23)
cryptographic appliques; two (2) CATM-9L/M, two (2) AIM-120C-
7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Captive
Air Training Missiles (CATM), three (3) MXU-651 AFG (for GBU-
50 Enhanced Paveway II), four (4) DSU-38 Precision Laser
Guidance sets (PLGS) (for GBU-54 Laser JDAM), four (4) AGM-
154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Captive Flight Vehicles
(CFV), three (3) MK-84/BLU-117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2)
FMU-152 D-1 Inert Fuzes, three (3) BRU-57 Bomb Racks, two (2)
BRU-61 Bomb Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU-890 SDB adapter cable
for CMBRE, two (2) ADU-891 AMRAAM/AIM-9X adapter cable for
CMBRE, Telemetry for all flight test assets secure
communication equipment, spares and repair parts, support
equipment, personnel training and training equipment,
publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor technical support services, containers, missile
support and test equipment, integration test, site survey,
design, construction studies/analyses/services, associate
operations, maintenance, training, support facilities,
cybersecurity, critical computer resources support, force
protection, and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated program cost is $1.082
billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally which has been
and continues to be an important security partner in the
region. Our mutual defense interests anchor our relationship
and the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) plays a significant
role in Bahrain's defense.
The proposed sale improves Bahrain's capability to meet
current and future threats. Bahrain will use this capability
as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its
homeland defense. The upgraded F-16Vs will provide an
increase in the capability of existing aircraft to sustain
operations, meet training requirements, and support
transition training for pilots to the upgraded aircraft. This
upgrade will improve interoperability with U.S. forces and
other regional allies. Bahrain will have no difficulty
absorbing this upgrade into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not affect the basic military
balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of at least five (5) additional U.S. Government
representatives to Bahrain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-59
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. This sale will involve the release of sensitive
technology to Bahrain. The F-16V weapon system is
UNCLASSIFIED, except as noted below. The aircraft utilizes
the F-16C/D airframe and features advanced avionics and
systems. It contains the General Electric F-110-GE-129
engine, AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars
, digital flight control system, internal and external
electronic warfare equipment, AN/APX126 Advanced
Identification Friend of Foe (AIFF), LN260 Embedded GPS/INS
(EGI), Modular Mission Computers (MMC), improved Programmable
Display Generators (iPDG), AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pods,
Multifuncation Information Distribution System Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS-JTRS), operational flight trainer, and
software computer programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of
the proposed F-16V include hardware, accessories, components,
and associated software: AN/APX126 Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF), cryptographic appliques, Secure
communication equipment, Joint Mission Planning System, F-16V
Simulator, AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Pods, Avionics Level Test
Station, DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems, LAU-118A
Launchers, and F-110-GE-129 engine. Additional sensitive
areas include operating manuals and maintenance technical
orders containing performance information, operating and test
procedures, and other information related to support
operations and repair. The hardware, software, and data
identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design
and performance parameters and other similar critical
information.
3. The AN/APG-83 is an Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) radar upgrade for the F-16. It includes higher
processor power, higher transmission power, more sensitive
receiver electronics, infrared signature and Advanced
Interference Blanker Units, and Synthetic Aperture Radar
(SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground maps from a
greater distance than existing mechanically scanned array
radars (e.g., APG-68). The upgrade features an increase in
detection range of air targets, increases in processing speed
and memory, as well as significant improvements in all modes.
The highest classification of the radar is SECRET.
4. AN/ALQ-211 Airborne Integrated Defensive Electronic
Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) provides passive radar warning, wide
spectrum RE jamming, and control and management of the entire
Electronic Warfare (EW) system. The commercially developed
system software and hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The system is
classified SECRET when loaded with a U.S. derived EW
database, which will be provided.
5. AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent is considered
UNCLASSIFIED, but employs cryptographic technology that is
classified SECRET. Classified elements include operating
characteristics, parameters, technical data, and keying
material.
6. AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF)
is a system capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode V
and is supported by cryptographic appliques. It is
UNCLASSIFIED unless/until Mode W and/or Mode V operational
evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment.
Classified elements of the AIFF system include software
object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and
technical data are SECRET.
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7. The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) LN-260 is a sensor that
combines GPS and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate
location information for navigation and targeting. The EGI
LN-260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto variable keys needed
for highest GPS accuracy are classified up to SECRET.
8. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) is the central
computer for the F-16. As such it serves as the hub for all
aircraft subsystems, avionics, and weapons. The hardware and
software (Operational Flight Program--OFP) are classified up
to SECRET.
9. An Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) will
support the two color MFD's, allowing the pilot to set up to
twelve display programs. One of them includes a color
Horizontal Situation Display, which will be, provide the
pilot with a God's eye view of the tactical situation. Inside
is a 20MHz, 32-bit Intel 80960 Display Processor and a 256K
battery-backed RAM system memory. The color graphics
controller is based on the T.I. TMS34020 Raster Graphics
Chipset. The IPDG also contains substantial growth
capabilities including a high-speed Ethernet interface (10/
100BaseT) and all the hardware necessary to support digital
moving maps. The digital map function can be enabled by the
addition of software. The hardware and software are
UNCLASSIFIED.
10. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-
platform PC-based mission planning system. JMPS hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED, but the software is classified up to SECRET.
11. DB-110 is a tactical airborne reconnaissance system.
This capability permits reconnaissance missions to be
conducted from very short range to long range by day or
night. It is an under-the-weather, podded system that
produces high resolution, dual-band electro-optical and
infrared imagery. The DB-110 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
12. The SNIPER (AN/AAQ-33) targeting system is UNCLASSIFIED
and contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-
art in in electro-optical clarity and haze, and low light
targeting capability. Information on performance and inherent
vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software (object code)
is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Overall system classification is
SECRET.
13. The AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) is a
supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, guided missile
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state
electronics. The missile employs active radar target tacking,
proportional navigation guidance, and active Radio Frequency
target detection. It can be launched day or night, in any
weather and increases pilot survivability by allowing the
pilot to disengage after missile launch and engage other
targets. AMRAAM capabilities include lookdown/shootdown,
multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to
electronic countermeasures, and interception of high- and
low-flying maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM AUR is classified
CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems range from
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and other
documentation are classified up to SECRET.
14. AIM-9X Sidewinder missile is an air-to-air guided
missile that employs a passive infrared (IR) target
acquisition system that features digital technology and
micro- miniature solid-state electronics. The AIM-9X tactical
and CATM guidance units are subsets of the overall missile
and were recently designated as MDE. The AIM-9X is
CONFIDENTIAL, Major components and subsystems range from
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and other
documentation are classified up to SECRET. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
The AIM-9X is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-129
guided missile launcher (currently in country inventory). The
LAU-129 provides mechanical and electrical interface between
missile and aircraft. The LAU-129 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
15. AGM-88B/C HARM is an air-to-ground missile designed to
destroy or suppress enemy radars used for air defense. HARM
has wide frequency coverage, is target reprogrammable in
flight, and has a reprogrammable threat library. Hardware and
software for the system is classified SECRET and ballistics
data is CONFIDENTIAL. The overall system classification is
SECRET.
The AGM-88 is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-118A
guided missile launcher. The LAU-118A provides mechanical and
electrical interface between missile and aircraft. The LAU-
118A system is UNCLASSIFIED.
16. GBU-10/12: 2,000-lb (GBU-10) and 500-lb (GBU-12) laser-
guided bombs (LGBs). The LGB is a maneuverable, free-fall
weapon that guides on laser energy reflected off of the
target. The LGB is delivered like a normal general purpose
warhead and the laser guidance guides the weapon into the
target. Laser designation for the weapon can be provided by a
variety of laser target designators. The LGB consists of a
laser guidance kit, a computer control group and a warhead
specific air foil group, that attach to the nose and tail of
Mk 84, Mk 82 bomb bodies.
a. The GBU-10: This is a 2,000lb (BLU-117 BB or Mk 84)
General Purpose (GP) guided bomb fitted with the MXU-651
airfoil and the MAU-169 or MAU-209 computer control group to
guide to its laser designated target.
b. The GBU-12: This is a 500lb (BLU-111/B or Mk-82) guided
bomb fitted with the MXU-650 airfoil and the MAU-169 or MAU
209 computer control group to guide to its laser designated
target. The weapon components are UNCLASSIFIED. Some
technical data and vulnerabilities/countermeasures are
SECRET. The overall weapons classification is SECRET.
17. GBU-31 and GBU-38 are 2000lb/500lb Joint Direct Attack
Munitions (JDAM) JDAM is a guidance kit that converts
existing unguided free-fall bombs into precision- guided
``smart'' munitions. By adding a new tail section containing
Inertial Navigation System (INS) guidance/Global Positioning
System (GPS) guidance to existing inventories of BLU-109,
BLU-111 and BLU-117 or Mk-84 and Mk-82 bombs, the cost
effective JDAM provides highly accurate weapon delivery in
any ``flyable'' weather. The INS, using updates from the GPS,
helps guide the bomb to the target via the use of movable
tail fins. The JDAM and all of its components are
UNCLASSIFIED, technical data for JDAM is classified up to
SECRET.
JDAMs use the Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise
Positioning System (PPS), which provides for a more accurate
capability than the commercial version of GPS.
18. GBU-49 and GBU-50 are 500lb/2000lb dual mode laser and
GPS guided munitions respectively. The GBU-49/50 use airfoil
groups similar to those used on the GBU-12 and GBU-10 for
inflight maneuverability. Weapons components are
UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and countermeasures/
vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall system classification
is SECRET.
GBU-49/50s use the GPS PPS, which provides for a more
accurate capability than the commercial version of GPS.
19. GBU-54/56 are the 500lb/2000lb Laser JDAM (Joint Direct
Attack Munitions): These weapons use the DSU-38/B/DSU-40
laser Sensor respectively and use both Global Position System
aided inertial navigations and/or laser guidance to execute
threat targets. The laser sensor enhances standard JDAM's
reactive target capability by allowing rapid prosecution of
fixed targets with large initial target location errors
(TLE). The DSU-38/B Laser sensor also provides the additional
capability to engage mobile targets. The addition of the DSU-
38 laser sensor combined with additional cabling and mounting
hardware turns a GBU-38 JDAM into a GBU-54 Laser JDAM. The
addition of the DSU-40 laser sensor combined with additional
cabling and mounting hardware turns a GBU-31 JDAM into a GBU-
56 Laser JDAM. Weapons components are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical
data and countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SECRET. The
overall system classification is SECRET.
Laser JDAMs use the GPS PPS, which provides for a more
accurate capability than the commercial version of GPS.
20. GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB): The GBU-39 small
diameter bomb (SDB) is a 250-lb class precision guided
munition that allows aircraft with an ability to carry a high
number of bombs. The weapon offers day or night, adverse
weather, precision engagement capability against pre-planned
fixed or stationary soft, non-hardened, and hardened targets,
with a significant standoff range. Aircraft are able to carry
four SDBs in place of one 2,000-lb bomb. The SDB is equipped
with a GPS-aided inertial navigation system to attack fixed,
stationary targets such as fuel depots and bunkers. The SDB
and all of its components are UNCLASSIFIED; technical data is
classified up to SECRET.
SDBs use the GPS PPS, which provides for a more accurate
capability than the commercial version of GPS.
21. The GBU-24 Paveway III is a 2000lb class low level
laser guided munition that can be employed at high, medium,
and low altitudes. GBU-24 components are UNCLASSIFIED. Target
designation tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the
probability of destroying specific/peculiar targets,
vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures, and the
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET.
22. The AGM-154 is a family of low-cost standoff weapons
that are modular in design and incorporate either a sub-
munition or a unitary warhead. Potential targets for Joint
Standoff Weapon (JSOW) range from soft targets, such as troop
concentration, to hardened point targets like bunkers. The
AGM-154C is a penetrator weapon that carries a BROACH warhead
and pay load. The AGM-154 hardware, software and maintenance
data is UNCLASSIFIED. Vulnerabilities and countermeasures are
classified up to SECRET. Overall system classification is
SECRET.
The AGM-154 uses the GPS PPS, which provides for a more
accurate capability than the commercial version of GPS.
23. The AGM-84L-1 Harpoon is a non-nuclear tactical weapon
system currently in service in the U S. Navy and in 28 other
foreign nations. It provides a day, night, and adverse
weather, standoff air-to-surface capability. Harpoon Block II
is a follow on to the Harpoon missile that is no longer in
production. Harpoon Block II is an effective Anti-Surface
Warfare missile.
The AGM-84L-1 incorporates components, software, and
technical design information that are considered sensitive.
These elements are essential to the ability of the Harpoon
missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide
range of operational, tactical and environmental conditions.
The following Harpoon components being conveyed by the
proposed sale that are considered sensitive and are
classified CONFIDENTIAL include: IIR seeker, INS, OPP
software
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and, missile operational characteristics and performance
data. The overall system classification is SECRET.
24. M61Al 20mm Vulcan Cannon: The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a
six barreled automatic cannon chambered in 20x120mm with a
cyclic rate of fire from 2,500-6,000 shots per minute. This
weapon is a hydraulically powered air cooled Gatlin gun used
to damage/destroy aerial targets, suppress/incapacitate
personnel targets, and damage or destroy moving and
stationary light materiel targets. The M61Al and its
components are UNCLASSIFIED.
25. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which
is classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to
protect system vulnerabilities, design data, and performance
parameters. Some end-item hardware, software, and other data
identified above are classified at the CONFIDENTIAL and
SECRET level. Potential compromise of these systems is
controlled through management of the basic software programs
of highly sensitive systems and software-controlled weapon
systems on a case-by-case basis.
26. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in
this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop
countermeasures which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with
similar or advance capabilities.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the Policy Justification.
30. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Bahrain.
____
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. 16-60,
concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed
Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of
Bahrain for defense articles and services estimated to cost
$2.785 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. 16-60
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) (U) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Bahrain.
(ii) (U) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $2.095 billion.
Other $0.690 billion.
Total $2.785 billion.
(iii) (U) Description and Quantity or Quantities of
Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Nineteen (19) F-16V Aircraft.
Nineteen (19) M61 Vulcan 20mm Gun Systems.
Twenty-two (22) F-16V F-110-GE-129 Engines (includes 3
spares).
Twenty-two (22) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array
Radars (includes 3 spares).
Twenty-two (22) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3
spares).
Twenty-two (22) Embedded Global Navigation Systems/LN260
EGI (includes 3 spares).
Twenty-two (22) Improved Programmable Display Generators
(iPDG) (includes 3 spares).
Thirty-eight (38) LAU-129 Launchers.
Non-MDE include: Nineteen (19) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Systems,
thirty-eight (38) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-two (42) AN/ARC-
238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-two (22) AN/APX-126
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) system or
equivalent, twenty-two (22) cryptographic appliques, secure
communication equipment, spares and repair parts, personnel
training and training equipment, simulators, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor
technical support services, containers, missile support and
test equipment, original equipment manufacturer integration
and test, U.S. Government and contractor technical support
and training services, site survey, design, construction
studies/analysis/services, associated operations/maintenance/
training/support facilities, cybersecurity, critical computer
resources support, force protection and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) (U) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-SAB)
(v) (U) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case BA-D-SGA--
$330,927,474--21 Apr 87; FMS Case BA-D-SGG--$234,879,152--20
Feb 98.
(vi) (U) Sales Commission. Fee, etc.. Paid, Offered, or
Agreed to be Paid: None.
(vii) (U) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the
Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See
Annex Attached.
(viii) (U) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 8,
2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
policy justification
(U) Government of Bahrain--F-16V Aircraft with Support
(U) The Government of Bahrain has requested a possible sale
of nineteen (19) F-16V Aircraft; nineteen (19) M61 Vulcan
20mm Gun Systems; twenty-two (22) F-16V F110-GE-129 Engines
(includes 3 spares); twenty-two (22) APG-83 Active
Electronically Scanned Array Radars (includes 3 spares);
twenty-two (22) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3
spares); twenty-two (22) Embedded Global Navigation Systems/
LN260 EGI (includes 3 spares); twenty-two (22) Improved
Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 3 spares);
and thirty-eight (38) LAU-129 Launchers. This sale also
includes nineteen (19) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Systems, thirty-
eight (38) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-two (42) AN/ARC-238
SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-two (22) AN/APX-126
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) system or
equivalent, twenty-two (22) cryptographic appliques, secure
communication equipment, spares and repair parts, personnel
training and training equipment, simulators, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor
technical support services, containers, missile support and
test equipment, original equipment manufacturer integration
and test, U.S. Government and contractor technical support
and training services, site survey, design, construction
studies/analysis/services, associated operations/maintenance/
training/support facilities, cybersecurity, critical computer
resources support, force protection and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The total
estimated program cost is $2.785 billion.
(U) This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign
policy and national security of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally, which has
been and continues to be an important security partner in the
region. Our mutual defense interests anchor our relationship
and the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) plays a significant
role in Bahrain's defense.
(U) The proposed sale improves Bahrain's capability to meet
current and future threats. Bahrain will use the capability
as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its
homeland defense. This purchase of F-16Vs will improve
interoperability with United States and other regional
allies. Bahrain employs 20 older F-16 Block 40s and will have
no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
(U) The proposed sale of these aircraft will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
(U) The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin. There are
no know offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
(U) Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of at least ten (10) additional U.S. Government
representatives and approximately seventy-five (75)
contractor representatives to Bahrain.
(U) There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense
readiness as aresult of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 16-60
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. (U) This sale involves the release of sensitive
technology to Bahrain. The F-16C/D Block V weapon system is
unclassified, except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-
16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems. It
contains the General Electric F-110-129 engine, AN/APG-83
radar, digital flight control system, internal and external
electronic warfare (EW) equipment, Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF), operational flight trainer, and
software computer programs.
2. (U) Sensitive or classified (up to SECRET) elements of
the proposed F-16V include hardware, accessories, components,
and associated software: AN/APG-83 AESA Radars, Modular
Mission Computers, Advanced Identification Friend or Foe
(AIFF), cryptographic appliques, Embedded Global Positioning
System/Inertial Navigation System, Modular Mission Computer
(MMC), AN/ALQ-21l AIDEWS Systems, LAU-129 Launchers, Modular
Mission Computers, and Improved Programmable Display
Generators (iPDGs). Additional sensitive areas include
operating manuals and maintenance technical orders containing
performance information, operating and test procedures, and
other information related to support operations and repair.
The hardware, software, and data identified are classified to
protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters
and other similar critical information.
3. (U) The AN/APG-83 is an Active Electronically Scanned
Array (AESA) radar upgrade for the F-16V. It includes higher
processor power, higher transmission power,
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more sensitive receiver electronics, and synthetic aperture
radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground maps from
a greater distance than existing mechanically scanned array
radars (e.g., APG-68). The upgrade features an increase in
detection range of air targets, increases in processing speed
and memory, as well as significant improvements in all modes.
The highest classification of the radar is SECRET.
4. (U) AN/ALQ-211 Airborne Integrated Defensive Electronic
Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) System provides passive radar warning,
wide spectrum RF jamming, and control and management of the
entire EW system. Commercially developed system software and
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The system is classified SECRET
when loaded with a U.S. derived EW database, which will be
provided.
5. (U) The secure voice communications radio system is
considered unclassified, but may employ cryptographic
technology that is classified SECRET. Classified elements
include operating characteristics, parameters, technical
data, and keying material.
6. (U) An Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) is a
system capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode V. It
is UNCLASSIFIED unless Mode IV or Mode V operational
evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment that is
classified SECRET. Classified elements of the ATP system
include software object code, operating characteristics,
parameters, and technical data.
7. (U) The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) LN-260 is a sensor that
combines GPS and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate
location information for navigation and targeting. The EGI
LN-260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto-variable keys needed
for highest GPS accuracy are classified up to SECRET.
8. (U) The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of
launching a single AIM-9 (Sidewinder) family of missile or a
single AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM). The LAU-129 provides mechanical and electrical
interface between missile and aircraft. The LAU-129 system is
UNCLASSIFIED.
9. (U) The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) is the central
computer for the F-16. As such it serves as the hub for all
aircraft subsystems, avionics, and weapons. The hardware and
software (Operational Flight Program OFP) are classified up
to SECRET.
10. (U) An Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG)
will support the two color MFD's, allowing the pilot to set
up to twelve display programs. One of them includes a color
Horizontal Situation Display, which will be, provide the
pilot with a God's eye view of the tactical situation. Inside
is a 20MHz, 32-bit Intel 80960 Display Processor and a 256K
battery-backed RAM system memory. The color graphics
controller is based on the T.I. TMS34020 Raster Graphics
Chipset. The iPDG also contains substantial growth
capabilities including a high-speed Ethernet interface (10/
100BaseT) and all the hardware necessary to support digital
moving maps. The digital map function can be enabled by the
addition of software. The hardware and software are
UNCLASSIFIED.
11. (U) M61A1 20mm Vulcan Cannon: The 20mm Vulcan cannon is
a six barreled automatic cannon chambered in 20x120mm with a
cyclic rate of fire from 2,500-6,000 shots per minute. This
weapon is a hydraulically powered air cooled Gatlin gun used
to damage/destroy aerial targets, suppress/incapacitate
personnel targets, and damage or destroy moving and
stationary light materiel targets. The M61A1 and its
components are UNCLASSIFIED.
12. (U) Software, hardware, and other data or information,
which is classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to
release to protect system vulnerabilities, design data, and
performance parameters. Some end-item hardware, software, and
other data identified above are classified at the
CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET level. Potential compromise of these
systems is controlled through management of the basic
software programs of highly sensitive systems and software-
controlled weapon systems on a case-by-case basis.
13. (U) If a technologically advanced adversary were to
obtain knowledge of the specific hardware or software source
code in this proposed sale, the information could be used to
develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with
similar or advance capabilities.
14. (U) 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.
15. (U) 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.
16. (U) All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Bahrain.
____
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. 17-01,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Bahrain for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $60.25 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. 17-01
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: Bahrain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $ 5.10 million.
Other $55.15 million.
Total $60.25 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Two (2) MK 38 Mod 3 25mm Gun
Weapons Systems.
Non-MDE: Two (2) 35 meter Fast Patrol Boats; two (2)
SeaFLIR 380 HD Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) devices;
communication equipment; support equipment; spare and repair
parts; tools and test equipment; technical data and
publications; personnel training; U.S. government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy.
(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: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 8,
2017.
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bahrain--35 Meter Fast Patrol Boats
Bahrain has requested the purchase of two (2) 35 meter Fast
Patrol Boats, each equipped with one (1) MK38 Mod 3 25mm gun
weapon system and one (1) SeaFLIR 380 HD Forward Looking
Infra-Red (FLIR) device. Additionally, Bahrain has requested
communication equipment; support equipment; spare and repair
parts; tools and test equipment; technical data and
publications; personnel training; U.S. government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The total estimated cost is $60.25 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally, which has been
and continues to be an important security partner in the
region. This proposed sale of patrol boats will enhance the
military capabilities of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force in the
fulfillment of its self-defense, maritime security, and
counter-terrorism missions.
Bahrain will use the capability as a deterrent to regional
threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. This sale
will also improve interoperability with United States and
regional allies. Bahrain 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 contractors for systems listed include: 35
meter Fast Patrol Boats--SwiftShips, Morgan City, LA; MK38
Mod 3 25mm Gun Weapon System--BAE Systems, Louisville, KY;
SeaFlir Model 380 HD Forward Looking Infra-Red Device--Flir
Systems, Inc., Portland, OR. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in conjunction with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple
trips by U.S. Government and contractor representatives to
participate in program and technical reviews plus boat
reactivation and boat systems training in country, on a
temporary basis, for a period of two years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
____
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. 17-49,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Canada for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $5.23 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.
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Transmittal No. 17-49
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 Canada.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $2.64 billion.
Other $2.59 billion.
Total $5.23 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Ten (10) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft, with F414-GE-400
Engines.
Eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft, with F414-GE-400
Engines.
Eight (8) F414-GE-400 Engine Spares.
Twenty (20) AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) Radars.
Twenty (20) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems.
Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare
Countermeasures Receiving Sets.
Fifteen (15) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods.
Twenty (20) Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems--Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS).
Thirty (30) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS).
Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures
Systems.
One hundred thirty (130) LAU-127E/A and/or F/A Guided
Missile Launchers.
Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting System
(DTS).
Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor
(DTP).
One hundred (100) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical
Missiles.
Thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATM).
Eight (8) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Special Air Training
Missiles (NATM).
Twenty (20) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance
Units.
Sixteen (16) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II CATM Guidance
Units.
Non-MDE: Included in the sale are AN/AVS-9 Night Vision
Goggles (NVG); AN/ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures
Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication System, AN/APX-111 Combined
Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Joint
Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10C Simple Key Loader
(SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate Navigation (ANAV)
Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; KIV-78 Duel
Channel Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), CADS/
PADS; Instrument Landing System (ILS); Aircraft Armament
Equipment (AAE); High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital
Video Recorder (HDVR); Launchers (LAU-115D/A, LAU-116B/A,
LAU-118A); flight test services; site survey; aircraft ferry;
auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares; containers; storage
and preservation; transportation; aircrew and maintenance
training; training aids and equipment, devices and spares and
repair parts; weapon system support and test equipment;
technical data Engineering Change Proposals; technical
publications and documentation; software; avionics software
support; software development/integration; system integration
and testing; U.S. Government and contractor engineering
technical and logistics support; Repair of Repairable (RoR);
repair and return warranties; other technical assistance and
support equipment; and other related elements of logistics
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy.
(v) Prior Related Cases if any: CN-P-FEC (planning case).
(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: September 11,
2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
Policy Justification
Government of Canada--F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft with Support
The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of
ten (10) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, with F414-GE-400
engines; eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, with F414-
GE-400 engines; eight (8) F414-GE-400 engine spares; twenty
(20) AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
radars; twenty (20) M61A2 20MM gun systems; twenty-eight (28)
AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Receiving
Sets; fifteen (15) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods;
twenty (20) Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems--Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS); thirty (30)
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS); twenty-eight
(28) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures Systems; one
hundred thirty (130) LAU-127E/A and or F/A Guided Missile
Launchers; twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting
System (DTS); twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting
Processor (DTP); one hundred (100) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block
II Tactical Missiles; thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block
II Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); eight (8) AIM-9X-2
Sidewinder Block II Special Air Training Missiles (NATM);
twenty (20) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance
Units; sixteen (16) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II CATM
Guidance Units. Also included in this sale are AN/AVS-9 Night
Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/ALE-47 Electronic Warfare
Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication System; AN/
APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed
Decoys; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10C
Simple Key Loader (SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate
Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation;
KIV-78 Duel Channel Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe
(IFF); CADS/PADS; Instrument Landing System (ILS); Aircraft
Armament Equipment (AAE); High Speed Video Network (HSVN)
Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); Launchers (LAU-115D/A, LAU-
116B/A, LAU-118A); flight test services; site survey;
aircraft ferry; auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares;
containers; storage and preservation; transportation; aircrew
and maintenance training; training aids and equipment,
devices and spares and repair parts; weapon system support
and test equipment; technical data Engineering Change
Proposals; technical publications and documentation;
software; avionics software support; software development/
integration; system integration and testing; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering technical and logistics support;
Repair of Repairable (RoR); repair and return warranties;
other technical assistance and support equipment; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated total case value is $5.23 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security objectives of the United States by
helping to improve the security of a NATO ally which has
been, and continues to be, a key democratic partner of the
United States in ensuring peace and stability. The
acquisition of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft,
associated weapons and capability will allow for greater
interoperability with U.S. forces, providing benefits for
training and possible future coalition operations in support
of shared regional security objectives.
The proposed sale of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft
will improve Canada's capability to meet current and future
warfare threats and provide greater security for its critical
infrastructure. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft will
supplement and eventually replace a portion of the Canadian
Air Force's aging fighter aircraft. Canada 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 contractors will be: Boeing Company, St.
Louis, MO; Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA; Raytheon, El
Segundo, CA; General Electric, Lynn, MA; and Raytheon Missile
Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. The Government of Canada has
advised that it will negotiate offset agreements with key
U.S. contractors.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of contractor representatives to Canada on and
intermittent basis over the life of the case to support
delivery of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft and weapons
and to provide supply support management, inventory control
and equipment familiarization.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 17-49
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 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a single-seat and two-
seat, twin engine, multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that
can operate from either aircraft carriers or land bases. The
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fills a variety of roles: air
superiority, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air
defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep
air support, and day and night strike missions. The F/A-18E/F
Weapons System is considered SECRET.
2. The AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
Radar System is classified SECRET. The radar provides the F/
A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft with all-weather, multi-mission
capability for performing air-to-air and air-to-ground
targeting and attack. Air-to-air modes provide the capability
for all-aspect target detection, long-range search and track,
automatic target acquisition, and tracking of multiple
targets. Air-to-surface attack modes provide high-resolution
ground mapping navigation, weapon delivery, and sensor
cueing. The system component hardware (Antenna, Transmitter,
Radar Data Processor, and Power Supply) is UNCLASSIFIED. The
Receiver-Exciter hardware is CONFIDENTIAL. The radar
Operational Flight Program (OFP) is classified SECRET.
Documentation provided with the AN/APG-79 radar set is
classified SECRET.
3. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures
Receiving Set is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The AN/ALR-67(V)3
provides the F/A-18E/F aircrew with radar threat warnings by
detecting and evaluating friendly and hostile radar frequency
threat emitters and providing identification and status
information about the emitters to on-board Electronic Warfare
(EW) equipment and the aircrew. The Operational Flight
Program (OFP) and User Data Files (UDF) used in the AN/ALR-
67(V)3 are classified SECRET. Those software programs contain
threat parametric data used to identify and establish
priority of detected radar emitters.
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4. The Multifunctional Informational Distribution System-
Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is classified
CONFIDENTIAL. The MIDS-JTRS is a secure data and voice
communication network using Link-16 architecture. The system
provides enhanced situational awareness, positive
identification of participants within the network, secure
fighter-to-fighter connectivity, secure voice capability, and
ARN-118 TACAN functionality. It provides three major
functions: Air Control, Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-
to-Fighter. The MIDS-JTRS can be used to transfer data in
Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface, and Air-to-Ground scenarios. The
MIDS Enhanced Interference Blanking Unit (EIBU) provides
validation and verification of equipment and concept. EIBU
enhances input/output signal capacity of the MIDS-JTRS and
addresses parts obsolescence.
5. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a
modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected
Heads-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to
air and ground targets. In close combat, a pilot must
currently align the aircraft to shoot at a target. JHMCS
allows the pilot to simply look at a target to shoot. This
system projects visual targeting and aircraft performance
information on the back of the helmet's visor, enabling the
pilot to monitor this information without interrupting his
field of view through the cockpit canopy. The system uses a
magnetic transmitter unit fixed to the pilot's seat and a
magnetic field probe mounted on the helmet to define helmet
pointing positioning. A Helmet Vehicle Interface (HVI)
interacts with the aircraft system bus to provide signal
generation for the helmet display. This provides significant
improvement for close combat targeting and engagement.
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical data and documents are
classified up to SECRET.
6. The AN/ALQ-214 is an advanced airborne Integrated
Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable
modular automated system capable of intercepting,
identifying, processing received radar signals (pulsed and
continuous) and applying an optimum countermeasures technique
in the direction of the radar signal, thereby improving
individual aircraft probability of survival from a variety of
surface-to-air and air-to-air Radio Frequency (RF) threats.
The system operates in a standalone or Electronic Warfare
(EW) suite mode. In the EW suite mode, the AN/ALQ-214
operates in a fully coordinated mode with the towed
dispensable decoy, Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), and the
onboard radar in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in a coordinated,
non-interference manner sharing information for enhanced
information. The AN/ALQ-214 was designed to operate in a
high-density Electromagnetic Hostile Environment with the
ability to identify and counter a wide variety of multiple
threats, including those with Doppler characteristics.
Hardware within the AN/ALQ-214 is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
7. LAIJ-127E/A and/or F/A Guided Missile Launchers designed
to enable F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch
missiles. It provides the electrical and mechanical interface
between the missile and launch aircraft as well as the two-
way data transfer between missile and cockpit controls and
displays to support preflight orientation and control
circuits to prepare and launch the missile.
8. The AIM-9X-2 Block II Sidewinder missile represents a
substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics
performance over the AIM-9M and replaces AIM-9X Block I
missile configuration. The missile includes a high off-
boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection
capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the
ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The
software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the
AIM-9X-2 missile. The software continues to be modified via a
pre-planned product improvement (P31) program in order to
improve its counter-countermeasure capabilities. No software
source code or algorithms will be released. The missile is
classified as CONFIDENTIAL.
9. The AIM-9X-2 will result in the transfer of sensitive
technology and information. The equipment, hardware, and
documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The software and
operation performance are classified SECRET. The seeker/
guidance control section and the target detector are
CONFIDENTIAL and contain sensitive state-of-the-art
technology. Manuals and technical documentation that are
necessary or support operational use and
organizational management are classified up to SECRET.
Performance and operating logic of the counter-
countermeasures circuits are classified SECRET. The
hardware, software, and data identified are classified to
protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters
and similar critical information.
10. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-
optical targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light
television camera, laser range finder/target designator, and
laser spot tracker. It is used to provide navigation and
targeting for military aircraft in adverse weather and using
precision-guided weapons such as laser-guided bombs. It
offers much greater target resolution and imagery accuracy
than previous systems.
11. The AN/PVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) provide imagery
sufficient for an aviator to complete night time missions
down to starlight and extreme low light conditions. The AN/
PVS-9 is designed to satisfy the F/A-18E/F mission
requirements for covert night combat, engagement, and
support. The third generation light amplification tubes
provide a high-performance, image-intensification system for
optimized F/A-18E/F night flying at terrain-masking
altitudes. The AN/PVS-9 NVG's are classified as UNCLASSIFIED
but with restrictions on release of technologies.
12. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems is
classified SECRET. The AN/ALE-47 is a threat-adaptive
dispensing system that dispenses chaff, flares, and
expendable jammers for self-protection against airborne and
ground-based Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared Threats. The
AN/ALE-47 Programmer is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The
Operational Flight Program (OR) and Mission Data Files (MDF)
used in the AN/ALE-47 are classified SECRET. Those software
programs contain algorithms used to calculate the best
defense against specific threats.
13. The AN/ARC-210 Radio's Line-of-sight data transfer
rates up to 80 k/s in a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed
communication of critical situational awareness information
for increased mission effectiveness. Software that is
reprogrammable in the field via Memory Loader/Verifier
Software making flexible use for multiple missions. The AN/
ARC-210 has embedded software with programmable cryptography
for secure communications.
14. The AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT)
with the Conformal Antenna System (CAS) is classified SECRET.
The CIT is a complete MARK-XII identification system
compatible with Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Modes 1,
2, 3/A, C and 4 (secure). A single slide-in module that can
be customized to the unique cryptographic functions for a
specific country provides the systems secure mode
capabilities. As a transponder, the CIT is capable of
replying to interrogation modes 1, 2, 3/A, C (altitude) and
secure mode 4. The requirement is to upgrade Canada's
Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) AN/APX-111 (V) IFF
system software to implement Mode Select (Mode S)
capabilities. Beginning in early 2005, EUROCONTROL mandated
the civil community in Europe to transition to a Mode S only
system and for all aircraft to be compliant by 2009. The Mode
S Beacon System is a combined data link and Secondary
Surveillance Radar (SSR) system that was standardized in 1985
by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Mode
S provides air surveillance using a data link with a
permanent unique aircraft address. Selective Interrogation
provides higher data integrity, reduced Radio Frequency (RF)
interference levels, increased air traffic capacity, and adds
air-to-ground data link.
15. The AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoy improves aircraft
survivability by providing an enhanced, coordinated on-board/
off-board countermeasure response to enemy threats.
16. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is classified
SECRET. JMPS will provide mission planning capability for
support of military aviation operations. It will also provide
support for unit-level mission planning for all phases of
military flight operations and have the capability to provide
necessary mission data for the aircrew. JMPS will support the
downloading of data to electronics data transfer devices for
transfer to aircraft and weapon systems. A JMPS for a
specific aircraft type will consist of basic planning tools
called the Joint Mission Planning Environment (JMPE) mated
with a Unique Planning Component (UPC) provided by the
aircraft program. In addition UPCs will be required for
specific weapons, communication devices, and moving map
displays. The JMPS will be tailored to the specific
releasable configuration for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
17. AN/PYQ-10(C) is the next generation of the currently
fielded AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device (DTD). The AN/PYQ-
10(C) provides automated, secure and user-friendly methods
for managing and distributing cryptographic key material,
Signal Operating Instructions (SOI), and Electronic
Protection data. This course introduces some of the basic
components and activities associated with the AN/PYQ-10(C) in
addition to hands-on training. Learners will become familiar
with the security features of the Simple Key Loader (SKL),
practice the initial setup of the SKL, and will receive and
distribute electronic keys using the SKL. Hardware is
considered CLASSIFIED.
18. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground
Encryption Device (GED). The DTU (MU-1164(C)/A) has an
embedded DAR-400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are type 1
devices.
19. Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System
(GPS) also includes Key loading Installation and Facility
Charges. The ANAV is a 24-channel SAASM based pulse-per-
second GPS receiver built for next generation GPS technology.
20. KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor Mode 4/Mode 5
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Crypto applique includes
aircraft installs and initial spares, to ensure proper
identification of aircraft during coalition efforts. The KIV-
78 provides cryptographic and time-of-day services for a Mark
XIIA (Mode 4 and 5) IFF Combined Interrogator/Transponder
(CIT), individual interrogator, and individual transponder.
Hardware is considered CLASSIFIED.
21. High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder
(HDVR) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground Encryption Device (GED).
The HDVR has an embedded DAR-400EX and the GED has an
embedded DAR-400ES Both versions of the DAR-400 are Type 1
devices.
22. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains
knowledge of the specific hardware
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and software elements, the information could be used to
develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
23. A determination has been made that the Government of
Canada 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.
24. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Canada.
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