[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 14, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7209-S7211]
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:
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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. 17-67,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Poland for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $10.5 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. 17-67
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 Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $ 6.8 billion.
Other $ 3.7 billion.
Total $10.5 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: This is phase one
of a two-phase program for an Integrated Air and Missile
Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)--enabled Patriot
Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and Components
consisting of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets.
Four (4) Engagement Control Stations.
Four (4) Radar Interface Units (RIU) Modification Kits.
Sixteen (16) M903 Launching Stations adapted.
Eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKS)
(includes two (2) spares).
Two hundred and eight (208) Patriot Advanced Capability-3
(PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles.
Eleven (11) PAC-3 MSE Test Missiles.
IBCS Software.
Six (6) Current Operations--IBCS Engagement Operations
Centers (EOCs).
Six (6) Engagement Operations--IBCS EOCs.
Two (2) Future Operations--IBCS EOCs.
Fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relays.
Four (4) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III.
Five (5) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/
Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs).
Non-MDE includes: Also included with this request are
communications equipment, tools and test equipment, range and
test programs, support equipment, prime movers, generators,
publications and technical documentation, training equipment,
spare and repair parts, personnel training, Technical
Assistance Field Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics support services,
Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO), field office
support, 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: November 14,
2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System
(IBCS)--enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and
Components
The Government of Poland has requested to purchase phase
one of a two-phase program for an Integrated Air and Missile
Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) enabled Patriot
Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and Components
consisting of four (4) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets, four (4)
engagement control stations, four (4) Radar Interface Units
(RIU) modification kits, sixteen (16) M903 Launching stations
adapted, eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated Network Kits
(LINKs) (includes two (2) spares), two hundred and eight
(208) Patriot Advanced Capabilty-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhancement (MSE) missiles, eleven (11) PAC-3 MSE test
missiles, IBCS software, two (2) future operations--IBCS
Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs), six (6) current
operations-IBCS EOCs, six (6) engagement operations-IBCS
EOCs, fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN
relays, four (4) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III, and five
(5) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/Low
Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs). Also included with this request
are communications equipment, tools and test equipment, range
and test programs, support equipment, prime movers,
generators, publications and technical documentation,
training equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel
training, Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT), U.S.
Government and contractor technical, engineering, and
logistics support services, Systems Integration and Checkout
(SICO), field office support, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The total estimated program
cost is $10.5. 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 which has been, and
continues to be an important force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe. This sale is consistent with
U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in the region with
modern systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S.
forces and increase security.
Poland will use the IBCS-enabled Patriot missile system to
improve its missile defense capability, defend its
territorial integrity, and deter regional threats. The
proposed sale will increase the defensive capabilities of the
Polish Military to guard against hostile aggression and
shield the NATO allies who often train and operate within
Poland's borders. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing
this system into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles and equipment will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Raytheon Corporation in
Andover, Massachusetts, Lockheed-Martin in Dallas, Texas, and
Northrop Grumman in Falls Church, Virginia. The purchaser
requested offsets. At this time, offset agreements are
undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the
purchaser and contractors.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
approximately 42 U.S. Government and 55 contractor
representatives to travel to Poland for an extended period
for equipment deprocessing/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. 17-67
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 Patriot Air Defense System contains classified
CONFIDENTIAL hardware components, SECRET tactical software
and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE technology. Patriot ground support
equipment and Patriot missile hardware contain CONFIDENTIAL
components and the associated launcher hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Information on system performance capabilities,
effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker capabilities,
select software/software documentation and test data are
classified up to and including SECRET. The items requested
represent significant technological advances for Poland. The
Patriot Air Defense System continues to hold a significant
technology lead over other surface-to-air missile systems in
the world.
2. The Patriot Air Defense System's sensitive/critical
technology is primarily in the area of design and production
know-how and primarily inherent in the design, development
and/or manufacturing data related to certain components. The
list of components is classified CONFIDENTIAL. For more
information contact the PEO Missiles and Space Lower Tier
Project Office.
3. The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle
Command System (IBCS) contains classified SECRET tactical
software, UNCLASSIFIED hardware components, a few classified
SECRET hardware components and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE technology.
Information on Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Network
performance, Integrated System Requirements and
Effectiveness, Common Command and Control Requirements and
Performance, Precision of sensor, shelter, launcher, and Plug
& Fight module time references, Detailed security device
configurations, Cyber Security details, Distributed Track
Management Processing, Distributed Control Management
Processing, External Interface Data, IBCS Specifications,
Critical Elements, Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses, and Test
Data, Results, and Equipment are classified up to and
including SECRET. The items requested represent significant
technological advances for Poland Air and Missile Defense.
The IBCS represents a technology lead over any other Air and
Missile Defense (AMD) Command and Control (C2) system
existing today.
4. The IBCS sensitive/critical technology is primarily in
software. And also resides in the design, developments, and
manufacturing of certain components. The list of components
containing sensitive/critical technology is classified
SECRET.
5. The loss of this hardware, software, documentation and/
or data could permit development of information which may
lead to a significant threat to future U.S. military
operations. If an adversary were to obtain this sensitive
technology, the missile system effectiveness could be
compromised through reverse engineering techniques.
6. A determination has been made that Poland can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This
proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign
policy and national security objectives outlined in the
Policy Justification.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Poland.
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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. 17-51,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Norway for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $170 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. 17-51
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 Norway.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $150 million.
Other $20 million.
Total $170 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty (60) AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM).
Four (4) AMRAAM Guidance Section Spares.
Non-MDE: Missile containers, weapon system support, support
equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training, training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, logistics, technical
and support services, and other related elements of logistics
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X6-D-YAE).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NO-D-YME.
(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: November 14,
2017.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Norway--AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
The Government of Norway requested a possible sale of sixty
(60) AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM) and four (4) AMRAAM guidance section spares. Also
included are missile containers, weapon system support,
support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training, training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
logistics, technical and support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total case value is $170 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a NATO ally which continues to be
an important force for political stability and economic
progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Norway's capabilities for
mutual defense, regional security, force modernization, and
U.S. and NATO interoperability. This sale will enhance the
Royal Norwegian Air Force's ability to defend Norway against
future threats and contribute to current and future NATO
operations. This is a follow-on buy of additional AIM-120 C-7
missiles. Norway will be able to absorb these additional
missiles and support into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems,
Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government personnel or
contractor representatives to Norway.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-51
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. AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is a radar guided missile featuring digital
technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics.
AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic
counter measures, and interception of high flying, low flying
and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM is classified
CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems range from
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technology data and other
documentation are classified up to SECRET.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains
knowledge of the specific hardware 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.
3. A determination has been made that Norway 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.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Norway.
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