[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 56 (Monday, April 9, 2018)]
[Senate]
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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
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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. 16-48,
concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of
Offer and Acceptance for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.31
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. 16-48
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 Saudi Arabia.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $0.15 billion.
Other $1.16 billion.
TOTAL $1.31 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred and eighty (180) 155mm M109A5/A6 Medium Self-
Propelled Howitzer structures for conversion to one hundred
and seventy-seven (177) 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-
Propelled Howitzer systems.
Three (3) Fire Support Combined Arms Tactical Trainers
(FSCATT) static training devices.
One hundred and eighty (180) M2 HB .50 Cal Machine Guns.
Eight (8) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems
(AFATDS).
Non-MDE: Also included are M109A5/A6 overhaul, conversion
and refurbishment services; Special Tools and Test Equipment;
Basic Issue Items (BII); Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) Wide
system; Program Management Support; Verification Testing;
System Technical Support; Transportation; spare and repair
parts; communications equipment; personnel training and
training equipment; tool and test equipment; repair and
return; publications and technical documentation; Quality
Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor
engineering; technical and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (VTG).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-B-VFM and SR-B-VAZ.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex
attached.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 5, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled
Howitzer System
The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible
sale of one hundred and eighty (180) 155mm M109A5/A6 Medium
Self-Propelled Howitzer structures for conversion to one
hundred and seventy-seven (177) 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium
Self-Propelled Howitzer systems; three (3) Fire Support
Combined Arms Tactical Trainers (FSCATT) static training
devices; one hundred and eighty (180) M2 HB .50 Cal Machine
Guns; and eight (8) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data
Systems (AFATDS). Also included are M109A5/A6 overhaul,
conversion and refurbishment services; Special Tools and Test
Equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII); Driver's Vision Enhancer
(DVE) Wide system; Program Management Support; Verification
Testing; System Technical Support; Transportation; spare and
repair parts; communications equipment; personnel training
and training equipment; tool and test equipment; repair and
return; publications and technical documentation; Quality
Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor
engineering; technical and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated cost is $1.31 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to
improve-the security of an important partner which has been
and continues to be a leading contributor of political
stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This sale
will increase the Royal Saudi Land Force's (RSLF)
interoperability with U.S. forces and conveys U.S. commitment
to Saudi Arabia's security and armed forces modernization.
The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's capability to
meet current and future threats and provide greater security
for its border regions and critical infrastructure. The RSLF
currently has M109A2, A3 and A5 howitzers in its inventory.
These additional modernized howitzers will enhance Saudi
Arabia's ability to support its deployed forces and defend
its borders. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing
these vehicles into its armed forces.
The prime contractor for this requirement is unknown at
this time. There are no known offset agreements in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. or contractor
representatives to Saudi Arabia. Support teams will travel to
the country on a temporary basis.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-48
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 Saudi Arabia. The RSLF seeks to purchase the
155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer system.
The Paladin M109A6 howitzer is the fourth product improvement
to the original M109 self-propelled howitzer. It features
improvements in the areas of survivability, reliability,
availability, maintainability, responsiveness, and terminal
effects. The M109A6 is an armored, full tracked howitzer
carrying 37 complete conventional rounds and two Copperhead
projectiles and operated by a crew of four. It is designed
with a new turret structure that facilitates integration of
the various turret improvements and vulnerability reduction
measures. It improves overall crew compartment layout and
space. The howitzer can travel at a maximum speed of 38 miles
per hour and has a maximum cruising range of 186 miles. The
M109A6 can operate independently, from on the move, it can
receive a fire mission, compute firing data, select and take
up its firing position, automatically unlock and point its
cannon, fire and move--all without external technical
assistance. Firing the first round following a move in under
60 seconds, a ``shoot and scoot'' capability protects the
crew from counterbattery fire. The M109A6 is capable of
firing up to four rounds per minute to ranges of 30
kilometers. The M109A6 features increased survivability
characteristics such as day/night operability and Nuclear,
Biological, Chemical (NBC) protection with climate control
and secure voice and digital communications. The crew remains
in the vehicle throughout the mission.
2. The Electronic Fire Control System (EFCS). Commonly
referred to as the Paladin Fire Control System (PFCS), it is
the major change for the Paladin M109A6 Howitzer from the
manual fire control system used on the M109A5. The integrated
electronic digital Fire Control System includes an Embedded
Trainer. It gives the howitzer the ability to operate over a
widely dispersed area and to move and emplace using the
onboard fire control system (Dynamic Reference Unit Hybrid
Replacement Inertial Navigation System) and a plug-in AN/PCN-
13A Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver with
a Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module (SAASM). The
M109A6 can move and position within an assigned position
area, process technical firing data, and fire a mission
without relying on aiming circles and wire lines. The M109A6
can change position more frequently, an advantage against
enemy fire.
3. The Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
(AFATDS) provides the multiservice automated Fire Support
Command, Control and Communications portion of the Army
Battle Command System (ABCS). AFATDS enables the maneuver
commander to plan and execute attacks on the right target, at
the right time, with the right weapons system, and the right
munitions. It provides for maximum utilization of the fire
support assets available on an expanding battlefield. It
supports the close, deep, and rear battle fire support
requirements of land and littoral doctrine. AFATDS is
designed for full interoperability with the other ABCS
Battlefield Functional Areas as well as with the Fire Support
capabilities of the Navy's Joint Maritime Command Information
System (JMCIS) and the Air Force's Theater Battle Management
Core System (TBMCS).
4. The Driver's Vision Enhancer Wide (DVE Wide) improves
survivability and mission capability by providing drivers
with wider fields of view as well as the elimination of blind
spots to safely navigate through dust, sand, haze, smoke,
light fog and the blackest night. The front facing DVE Wide
integrates three state-of-the-art 640 480, 17 m
uncooled infrared sensors, which output a stitched video of a
107 30 field of view (POV). The DVE Wide can receive, manage
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and display video from multiple external cameras on the
vehicle. The driver can electronically pan through the
107 deg. total horizontal field of view allowing the driver
the ability to see both sides of the road. The vehicle wheel
track indicators aid the driver in clearly identifying any
potential impediments to safe operation. The DVE Wide is
fully backwards compatible with all fielded DVE units, which
means that any vehicle currently equipped with a DVE system
can be readily upgraded. It is also forward compatible with
new, high resolution, touch-screen displays. The DVE Wide is
an UNCLASSIFIED system.
5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of
the M109A6, 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.
6. A determination has been made that Saudi Arabia 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.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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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. 18-04,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the United Kingdom for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $500 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. Hoooper,
Lieutenant General, USA, Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 18-04
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: United Kingdom.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $ 0 million.
Other $500 million.
Total $500 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE: Defense articles and services for continued
follow-on support to the MQ-9 Reaper program including:
contractor logistics support, manpower and base support,
publication and technical documentation, depot and
organizational level maintenance and equipment, minor
modifications and upgrades, software support, spare and
repair/return parts, program studies, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering and technical support, and other
related elements of program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (UK-D-QDL).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
UK-D-SMI-$375m--23 Feb 2007;
UK-D-SMJ-$69m--11 Oct 2007;
UK-D-YAC-$20m--1 May 2008;
UK-D-GAA-$122k--19 Nov 2008;
UK-D-YAF-$24m--3 Mar 2011;
UK-D-SMK-$70m--17 Nov 2011;
UK-D-QBH-$20m--6 Aug 2013;
UK-D-GAY-$106m--10 Dec 2014;
UK-D-QBQ-$103m--11 Dec 2015;
UK-D-YAY-$134m--23 Aug 2016;
UK-D-QBR-$5m--30 Mar 2017;
UK-D-VAC-$5m--22 Mar 2017;
UK-D-YAI-$132m--8 May 2017
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 4, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
Policy Justification
United Kingdom--MO-9 Continuing Contractor Logistics Support
The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy
defense articles and services for continued follow-on support
to the MQ-9 Reaper program including: contractor logistics
support, manpower and base support, publication and technical
documentation, depot and organizational level maintenance and
equipment, minor modifications and upgrades, software
support, spare and repair/return parts, program studies, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering and technical support,
and other related elements of program support. The total
estimated program cost is $500 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security policies of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a NATO ally which has been, and
continues to be, an important partner on critical foreign
policy and defense issues.
The proposed sale is required to maintain the operational
readiness of the United Kingdom's MQ-9 Reaper program and
enable the United Kingdom to continue to operate its fleet of
MQ-9 Reapers in support of coalition operations. The United
Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The prime contractors will be General Atomics Aeronautical
Systems, Inc. in San Diego, CA, and MAG Aerospace in
Woodland, VA. At this time, there are no known offset
agreements. Any offset agreements will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s).
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require any
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to
the United Kingdom.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
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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. 17-71,
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Germany for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $2.50 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,
Gregory M. Kausner,
(For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant General, USA, Director).
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 17-71
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 Germany
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $.95 billion.
Other $1.55 billion.
Total $2.50 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
One (1) Mission Control Station (MCS) comprised of one (1)
Main Operating Base (MOB) (MD-3A) and one (1) Forward
Operating Base (FOB) (MD-3B).
Ten (10) Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/Global
Positioning System (INS/GPS) units (2 per aircraft plus 2
spares).
Ten (10) LN-251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft plus 2
spares).
Non-MDE: This proposed MQ-4C UAS sale will be a modified
version of the USN Triton configuration. Also included is one
Rolls Royce Engine (spare), communication equipment, support
equipment, mission planning element to include Joint Mission
Planning System (JMPS) Global Positioning System (GPS) items,
Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, mapping,
training, support equipment, consumables, spare and repair
parts, tools and test equipment, ground support equipment,
flight test support, airworthiness support, personnel
training and training devices, applicable software, hardware,
publications and technical data, facilities and maintenance
support, U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics supports services, and other
elements of unique engineering efforts required to support
the integration, installation and functional platform
compatibility testing of Germany's indigenous payload and
other related elements of logistics and program support, and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (GY-P-SCK).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GY-P-GPT.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 4, 2018.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
Policy Justification
Germany--MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
The Government of Germany has requested to buy four (4) MQ-
4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), one (1) Mission
Control Station (MCS) comprised of one (1) Main Operating
Base (MOB) (MD-3A) and one (1) Forward Operating Base (FOB)
(MD-3B), ten (10) Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/Global
Positioning System (INS/GPS), units (2 per aircraft plus 2
spares), and ten (10) LN-251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft
plus 2 spares). This proposed MQ-4C UAS sale will be a
modified version of the USN Triton configuration. Also
included is one Rolls Royce Engine (spare), communication
equipment, support equipment, mission planning element to
include Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Global
Positioning System (GPS) items, Communications Security
(COMSEC) equipment, mapping, training, support equipment,
consumables, spare and repair
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parts, tools and test equipment, ground support equipment,
flight test support, airworthiness support, personnel
training and training devices, applicable software, hardware,
publications and technical data, facilities and maintenance
support, U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics supports services, and other
elements of unique engineering efforts required to support
the integration, installation and functional platform
compatibility testing of Germany's indigenous payload and
other related elements of logistics and program support, and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated total case value is $2.50 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 NATO ally which has been, and
continues to be, an important force for political and
economic stability in Europe.
Germany is one of the major political and economic powers
in Europe and NATO and a key partner of the United States in
ensuring global peace and stability. The proposed sale of the
MQ-4C Triton will support legitimate national security
requirements and significantly enhance Germany's
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
capabilities and the overall collective security of the
European Union and NATO.
The proposed sale of the MQ-4C Triton will close a crucial
capability gap and will enhance bilateral and NATO
interoperability and will help ensure that Germany is able to
continue to monitor and deter regional threats. This proposed
MQ-4C UAS sale will be a modified version of the United
States Navy (USN) Triton configuration. The German Armed
Forces will have no difficulty absorbing these systems 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 Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rancho Bernardo, CA, responsible for integration,
installation and functional platform compatibility testing of
the payload. Airbus Defence and Space, located in Germany,
will be the prime contractor to Germany for the development
and manufacturing, and will be responsible for the functional
test, end-to-end test and installed performance. There are no
known offset agreements in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of contractor representatives to Germany to
perform contractor logistics support and to support
establishment of required security infrastructure.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-71
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 MQ-4C Triton hardware and software procured for this
potential sale are UNCLASSIFIED. The MQ-4C is optimized for
long range and prolonged flight endurance. The MQ-4C Triton
will be a forward deployed, land-based, autonomously operated
system that provides a persistent maritime Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability to include
data collection, analysis, and situational reporting.
Aircraft system, sensor, and navigational status are provided
continuously to the ground operators through a health and
status downlink for mission monitoring. Navigation is via
inertial navigation with integrated global positioning system
(GPS) updates. The vehicle is capable of operating from a
standard paved runway. Real time missions are flown under the
control of a pilot in a Mission Control Station (MCS). It is
designed to carry a non-weapons maximum internal payload of
3,200 lbs, maximum external payload of 2,400 lbs, consisting
primarily of sensors and avionics. The MQ-4C will include the
Mission Control Station (MCS) which consists of the following
components:
a. The Mission Control Station (MCS) is the MQ-4C Triton
UAS ground control station required to operate the MQ-4C
Triton UAS. The MOB MCS (MD-3A) provides MQ-4C Triton
Aircraft Command & Control (C2). The MOB MCS consists of a
primary and backup system, an embedded training capability,
requisite data links, communication systems, antennas,
computer work-stations and hardware/software for air vehicle,
and tactical coordinator. The MOB MCS communications consists
of both Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)
capabilities to control the Triton Unmanned Aircraft
worldwide. The MOB technical data and documentation are
UNCLASSIFIED.
b. The MQ-4C Triton UAS Forward Operating Base (FOB) (MD-
3B) is used for aircraft launch and recovery and is
physically located at the same location as the MQ-4C Triton
aircraft. The FOB MCS is similar to the MOB MCS, but the FOB
MCS does not process or control any payload information. The
FOB MCS is manned by air vehicle operators only and used for
line of sight Aircraft C2 while beyond line of sight control
is used as a back-up communication line. The FOB MCS consists
of requisite data links, communication systems, antennas,
computer work-stations and hardware/software for air vehicle
operator control. The FOB technical data and documentation
are UNCLASSIFIED.
c. The MQ-4C employs a quad-redundant Inertial Navigation
System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) configuration. The
system utilizes two different INS/GPS systems for greater
redundancy. The system consists of two LN-251 units and two
Kearfott KN-4074E INS/GPS Units. The LN-251 is a fully
integrated, non-dithered navigation system with an embedded
Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), P(Y)
code or Standard Positioning Service (SPS) GPS. It utilizes a
Fiber-Optic Gyro (FOG) and includes three independent
navigation solutions: blended INS/GPS, INS-only, and GPS-
only. The Kearfott KN-4074E features a Monolithic Ring Laser
Gyro (MRLG) and accelerometer. The inertial sensors are
tightly coupled with an embedded SAASM P(Y) code GPS. Both
systems employ crypto graphic technology that can be
classified up to SECRET.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of specific hardware, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapons system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made that Germany can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This
proposed sustainment program 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 on this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Germany.
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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. 17-72,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Australia for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $148 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. 17-72
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* $4.4 million.
Other $143.6 million.
Total $148.0 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two thousand, five hundred four (2,504) rounds of M795 with
Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill
155mm HE Projectile.
Non-MDE includes: Also included are 155mm High Explosive,
Illumination and White Phosphorous munitions, point
detonating fuzes, electronic-timed fuzes, M231 and M232/
M232A1 propelling charges, percussion primers, technical
publications and books, technical data for operational
maintenance, technical assistance and services, and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-UCY and UEJ
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 4, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101
Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile
The Government of Australia has requested to buy two
thousand, five hundred four (2,504) rounds of M795 with
Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill
155mm High Explosive (HE) Projectile. Also included are 155mm
High Explosive, Illumination and White Phosphorous munitions,
point detonating fuzes, electronic-timed fuzes, M231 and
M232/M232A1 propelling charges, percussion primers, technical
publications and books, technical data for operational
maintenance, technical assistance and services, and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The total
estimated program cost is $148 million.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a strategic partner which has
been, and continues to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the East Asia and Pacific
region.
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The proposed sale of 155mm howitzer ammunition will improve
Australia's capability to meet out-year Operational Readiness
Training requirements. Australia will use this capability to
strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats.
Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment
into its armed.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be determined at a later
date. Material could potentially be sourced from a
combination of stock and procurement. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-72
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 M795 Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101
Explosive Fill 155mm HE Projectile is UNCLASSIFIED. The M231/
M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) consists of two
propelling charges, the M231 and the M232/232A1, and
associated packaging. The system is compatible with all
current and planned 155mm field artillery weapons. MACS uses
a ``build-a-charge'' concept in which increments are
identical to all others in the same lot desiccation, retained
for future use. The M231 is fired either singly (Charge 1-L)
or in pairs (Charge-2L) to engage targets. The M232/M232A1 is
fired in groups of 3 (Charge-3H) or groups of 4 (Charge-4H)
or groups of 5 (Charge-5H) to engage targets. The highest
classification level of the charge is UNCLASSIFED.
2. Although the charges are UNCLASSIFIED, they have
associated technology that is sensitive. Certain aspects of
the performance, specifically the interior ballistics
characteristics, and some of the design features are
considered sensitive data. This UNCLASSIFIED sensitive data
could be used by a technologically advanced potential enemy
to duplicate the charges through reverse engineering. No
technical data packages or test information should be
supplied.
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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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. 17-65,
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Spain for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $1.3 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. 17-65
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 Spain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment $900 million.
Other $400 million.
Total $1.300 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of
Spain has requested the possible sale of seventeen (17) CH-
47F cargo helicopters with customer-unique modifications.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Seventeen (17) CH-47F Cargo
Helicopters with customer-unique modifications Twenty-one
(21) Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) AN/AAR-57A(V)8
Forty-two (42) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)
Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGI).
Non-MDE: Also included are mission equipment, hardware and
services required to implement customer-unique modifications,
communication, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), and
navigation equipment including AN/ARC-231 Multi-mode radios,
AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS radios, AN/ARC-220 High Frequency (HF)
Radio, Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF), AN/AAR-57A(V)8,
and the Radar Signal Detecting Set (RSDS), AN/APR-39A(V)1,
special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment,
airframe and engine spare parts, technical data,
publications, MWO/ECPs, technical assistance, transportation
of aircraft and training, and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (SP-B-WBE).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 4, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Spain--CH-47F Aircraft
The Government of Spain has requested to buy seventeen (17)
CH-47F cargo helicopters with customer-unique modifications,
twenty-one (21) Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) AN/AAR-
57A(V)8, and forty-two (42) Embedded Global Positioning
System (GPS) Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGI). Also
included are mission equipment, hardware and services
required to implement customer-unique modifications,
communication, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), and
navigation equipment including AN/ARC-231 Multi-mode radios,
AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS radios, AN/ARC-220 High Frequency (HF)
Radio, Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF), AN/AAR-57A(V)8,
and the Radar Signal Detecting Set (RSDS), AN/APR-39A(V)1,
special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment,
airframe and engine spare parts, technical data,
publications, MWO/ECPs, technical assistance, transportation
of aircraft and training, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total case value
is $1.3 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a NATO ally that has been, and
continues to be, an important force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale of the CH-47F aircraft will improve
Spain's heavy lift capability. Spain will use this enhanced
capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter
regional threats. Spain will have no difficulty absorbing
these aircraft 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 Boeing Helicopter Company,
Philadelphia, PA. The purchaser typically requests offsets.
Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between
the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Spain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-65
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The CH-47F aircraft has been identified as Major Defense
Equipment (MDE). The CH-47F is a medium lift, newly
manufactured Aircraft. The CH-47F has the common avionics
architecture system (CAAS) cockpit, which provides aircraft
system, flight, mission, and communication management
systems. The CAAS consist of two dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553B
data busses and an Ethernet LAN capable of supporting both
IEEE 802.3 and ARINC 664. The CAAS includes five
multifunction displays (MFDs), two general purpose processor
units (GPPUs), two control display units (CDUs) and two data
concentrator units (DCUs). The Navigation System will have
two Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs), two Digital Advanced Flight
Control System (DAFCS), one ARN-147 (VOR/ILS marker Beacon
System), one ARN-153 Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN),
two air data computers, and one AN/APN-209 Radar Altimeter
system. The communications suite is as follows: two each AN/
ARC-231 Multi-mode radios providing VHF FM, VHF-AM, UHF, HQ
II and Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Satellite
Communications (SATCOM), one each AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS radios
with associated IFMs, and one each AN/ARC-220 High Frequency
(HF) Radio. The Identifier, Friend or Foe (IFF) will be the
APX-123A, which provides the additional functionality of MODE
5. Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) will consist of the
Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), AN/AAR-57A(V)8, and the
Radar Signal Detecting Set (RSDS), AN/APR-39A(V)1. Support
and fielding for the CH-47Fs and installed CAAS would require
one copy of technical documentation, along with a Contractor
Field Representative. Technical data and documentation for
CH-47F systems are classified up to SECRET. The sensitive
technologies include:
a. The AN/APX-123A Transponder is classified SECRET if
Mode-4 or -5 Communications Security (COMSEC) keying material
(KEYMAT) is loaded into the device.
b. The TSEC KY-100 is a radio encryptor that has sensitive
technology and is classified SECRET if COMSEC KEYMAT is
loaded into the device.
c. The AN/AAR-57A(V)8 CMWS is the detection component of
the suite of countermeasures designed to increase
survivability of current generation combat aircraft and
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specialized special operations aircraft against the threat
posed by infrared guided missiles.
d. The Radar Signal Detecting Set AN/APR-39A(V)1 provides
the pilot with visual and audible warning when a hostile
fire-control threat is encountered.
e. The KIV-77, is a Common Crypto Applique for
Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) that provides Mode 4/5
capability. The KIV-77 Applique physical dimensions are 3.5
in. x 4.25 in. x 1 in., 16-oz. The KIV-77 can be removed from
the host and stored as an Unclassified Controlled
Cryptographic Item (CCI).
f. The AN/PYQ-10 (C) Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a
ruggedized, portable, hand-held fill device used for securely
receiving, storing, and transferring electronic key material
and data between compatible end cryptographic units (ECU) and
communications equipment. It supports both the DS-101 and DS-
102 interfaces, as well as the Crypto Ignition Key and is
compatible with existing ECUs.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of specific hardware, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapons system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made that Spain can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This
proposed sustainment program 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 on this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Spain.
____
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. 18-10,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Slovakia for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $2.91 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. 18-10
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Slovakia.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $2.01 billion.
Other $.90 billion.
Total $2.91 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) F-16 Block 70/72 V Configuration Aircraft.
Fifteen (15) M61 Vulcan 20mm Gun.
Sixteen (16) F-16V F110 General Electric Engine or F100
Pratt & Whitney Engine (includes 2 spares).
Sixteen (16) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) Radar (includes 2 spares).
Fourteen (14) Modular Mission Computers.
Fourteen (14) Link-16 Multifunctional Information
Distribution System--JTRS.
Sixteen (16) LN260 Embedded Global Positioning Service
Inertial Navigation System (EGI) (includes 2 spares).
Fourteen (14) Improved Programmable Display Generator
(iPDG).
Thirty (30) AIM-120C7 Missiles.
Two (2) Guidance Sections for AIM-120C7.
One Hundred (100) AIM-9X Missiles.
Twelve (12) AIM-9X Captive Air Training Missile (CATM).
Twelve (12) AIM-9X CATM Guidance Units.
Twelve (12) AIM-9X Tactical Guidance Units.
Two hundred twenty-four (224) MAU-209C/B or MAU-169D
Computer Control Group (CCG) for GBU-12 Paveway II 500lb
Guided Bombs.
Two hundred twenty-four (224) MXU-650/B Airfoil Group for
GBU-12.
Twenty (20) MAU-210 Enhanced CCG for Enhanced Paveway II
(GBU-49).
Twenty (20) MXU-650 Airfoil Group for GBU-49.
One hundred-fifty (150) KMU-572F/B Guidance Kit for Joint
Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) 500lb Guided Bomb (GBU-38).
Sixty (60) LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher.
Thirty-six (36) MK-82 or BLU-111 5001b Inert Fill Bomb.
Four hundred (400) MK-82 or BLU-111 500lb Bomb Bodies.
Four hundred (400) FMU-152 Joint Programmable Fuze.
Six (6) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods.
Non-MDE: Also included are fourteen (14) Joint Helmet
Mounted Cueing System II; fourteen (14) AN/ALQ-213 Electronic
Warfare Management Systems; sixteen (16) AN/ALQ-211 Advanced
Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites; sixteen (16)
AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispensers; Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF), Secure Communications and Cryptographic
Appliques; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); ground
training device (flight simulator); Electronic Combat
International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP) support;
software and support; facilities and construction support;
spares and repair/replace parts; personnel training and
training equipment; publications and technical documentation;
missile containers; DSU-38A/B Laser Illuminated Target
Detector (GBU-54); munition support and test equipment;
aircraft and munition integration and test support; studies
and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering and logistical support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (LO-D-SAA); (LO-D-TAA)
and Navy (LO-P-LAH)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed
to be Paid: None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense
Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached
Annex.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 3, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Slovakia--F-16 Block 70/72 V Configuration Aircraft
The Slovak Republic has requested to buy fourteen (14) F-16
Block 70/72 V configuration aircraft; up to sixteen (16) F-16
F110 General Electric or F100 Pratt & Whitney engines (MDE);
fifteen (15) M61 Al Vulcan 20mm Guns (MDE); sixteen (16) APG-
83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radars (MDE);
fourteen (14) Modular Mission Computers (MDE); fourteen (14)
LINK-16 (MIDS-JTRS) secure communication systems (MDE);
sixteen (16) LN260 EGI Embedded Global Positioning System
Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) (MDE); fourteen (14) Joint
Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (MDE); fourteen (14) Improved
Programmable Display Generators (iPDGs) (MDE); thirty (30)
AIM-120C7 air-to-air missiles, one hundred (100) AIM-9X air-
to-air missiles; twelve (12) AIM-9X Captive Air Training
Missiles, two (2) AIM-120C7, twenty-four (24) AIM-9X
additional guidance units; two hundred twenty-four (224) each
Computer Control Groups and Airfoil Groups for GBU-12 Paveway
II 500 lb Guided Bomb Kits; twenty (20) Enhanced Computer
Control Groups for Enhanced Paveway II (GBU-49); one hundred
fifty (150) KMU-572F/B Guidance Kits for Joint Direct Attack
Munition (JDAM) 5001b Guided Bomb (GBU-38); sixty (60) LAU-
129 Guided--Missile Launchers; thirty-six (36) MK-82 or BLU-
111 500b Inert Fill Bomb; four hundred (400) MK-82 or BLU-111
5001b Bomb Bodies; four hundred (400) FMU-152 Joint
Programmable Fuzes; and six (6) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods. Also
included are fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System
II; fourteen (14) AN/ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management
Systems; sixteen (16) AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites; sixteen (16) AN/ALE-47
Countermeasure Dispensers; Advanced Identification Friend or
Foe (AIFF), Secure Communications and Cryptographic
Appliques; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); ground
training device (flight simulator); Electronic Combat
International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP) support;
software and support; facilities and construction support;
spares and repair/replace parts; personnel training and
training equipment; publications and technical documentation;
missile containers; DSU-38A/B Illuminated Target Detector
(GBU-54); munition support and test equipment; aircraft and
munition integration and test support; studies and surveys;
U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering and
logistical support services; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is
$2.91 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a NATO partner that is an important force for
ensuring peace and stability in Europe. The proposed sale
will support Slovakia's needs for its own self-defense and
support NATO defense goals. Slovakia intends to use these F-
16s to modernize its Air Force and strengthen its homeland
defense.
Slovakia intends for these aircraft to replace its current
fleet of MiG-29s. Slovakia's current fighters are not
interoperable with U.S. forces or regional allies. Purchase
of the F-16V will provide Slovakia with fourth generation
fighter aircraft capability that is interoperable with the
United States and NATO.
The proposed sale of new F-16V's to Slovakia will not
impact the regional balance of power.
The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin, headquartered
in Bethesda, Maryland. There are no known offset agreements
in conjunction with this sale, however, we expect Slovakia to
request some amount of industrial participation. Any offset
agreement will be defined in negotiations between the
purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require assignment
of a small number of U.S. Government representatives (less
than 10) and a modest number of contractor representatives
(less than 50) to Slovakia. It is likely that no permanent
U.S. persons will actually be required in country.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
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Transmittal No. 18-10
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. This sale involves the release of sensitive technology
to Slovakia. The F-16 V Block 70/72 weapon system is
UNCLASSIFIED, except as noted below. The aircraft uses the
F16 airframe, and features advanced avionics and systems. It
contains the General Electric F110 engine or Pratt & Whitney
F100 engine, AN/APG-83 radar, digital flight control system,
internal and external electronic warfare (EW) equipment,
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF), LINK-16
datalink, operational flight trainer, and software computer
programs.
2. 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, 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.
3. AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS provides passive radar warning, wide
spectrum radio frequency jamming, and control and management
of the entire EW system. The commercially developed system
software and hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The system is
classified SECRET when loaded with a U.S. derived EW (threat)
database.
4. The AN/APX-126 AIFF is a system capable of transmitting
and interrogating via Mode 5. It is UNCLASSIFIED unless Mode
4 or Mode 5 operational evaluator parameters are loaded in to
the equipment. Classified elements of the AIFF system include
software object code, operating characteristics, parameters,
and technical data.
5. 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.
6. Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
is an advanced Link-16 command, control, communications, and
intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-capacity, jam-
resistant, digital communication links for exchange of near
real-time tactical information, including both data and
voice, among air, ground, and sea elements. The MIDS terminal
hardware, publications, performance specifications,
operational capability, parameters, vulnerabilities to
countermeasures, and software documentation are classified
CONFIDENTIAL. The classified information to be provided
consists of that which is necessary for the operation,
maintenance, and repair (through intermediate level) of the
data link terminal, installed systems, and related software.
7. Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS II) 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. 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. This provides improvement for close
combat targeting and engagement. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED;
technical data and documents are classified up to SECRET.
8. The Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) and
color multifunction displays utilize ruggedized commercial
liquid crystal display technology that is designed to
withstand the harsh environment found in modern fighter
cockpits. The display generator is the fifth generation
graphics processor for the F-16. Through the use of state-of-
the-art microprocessors and graphics engines, it provided
orders of magnitude increases in throughput, memory, and
graphics capabilities. The hardware and software are
UNCLASSIFIED.
9. GBU-12 Paveway II (PW II), a Laser Guided Bomb (LGB), is
a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides to a spot of
laser energy reflected off of the target. The LGB is
delivered like a normal general purpose (GP) warhead but the
weapon guides to the laser spot to the target. Laser
designation for the weapon can be provided by a variety of
laser target designators. A LGB consists of a Computer
Control Group (CCG) with laser detector sensor and a warhead
specific Air Foil Group (AFG) that attaches to the nose and
tail of a GP bomb body respectively. The GBU-12 is a 5001bs
(MK-82 or BLU-111) GP bomb body fitted with the MXU-650 AFG,
and MAU-209C/B or MAU-169D CCG to guide to its laser
designated target. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical
data and documents are classified up to CONFIDENTIAL.
10. GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II (EP II), a LGB, is a
maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides to the target
using a GPS-aided INS and dual mode laser. The EP II consists
of a CCG with laser detector sensor, and a warhead specific
AFG that attaches to the nose and tail of a GP bomb body. The
GBU-49 is a 5001bs (MK-82 or BLU-111) GP bomb body fitted
with the MXU-650 AFG and MAU-210 CCG to guide to its laser
designated target. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical
data and documents are classified up to CONFIDENTIAL without
a Height of Burst (HOB) capability.
11. GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) consists of
a guidance tail kit that converts unguided free-fall general
purpose bombs into accurate, adverse weather ``smart''
munitions. With the addition of a new tail section that
contains an inertial navigational system and a global
positioning system guidance control unit, JDAM improves the
accuracy of unguided, general-purpose bombs in any weather
condition. JDAM can be launched from very low to very high
altitudes in a dive, toss and loft, or in straight and level
flight with an on-axis or off-axis delivery. JDAM enables
multiple weapons to be directed against single or multiple
targets on a single pass. The GBU-38 consists of a warhead
specific air foil group and a MK-82, BLU-111, or BLU-126 GP
bomb body. The JDAM as an All Up Round and all of its
components are UNCLASSIFIED, technical data and documents for
JDAM are classified up to SECRET.
12. The GBU-54 Laser JDAM (LJDAM) is a variant of the JDAM
when combined with a DSU-38 A/B Laser Sensor that uses both
the BGPS and/or Laser guidance to guide a weapon into a
target. The GBU-54 consists of a warhead specific AFG, DSU-38
Laser Sensor, and a MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb body. The LJDAM as
an All Up Round and all of its components are UNCLASSIFIED,
technical data and documents for LJDAM are classified up to
SECRET.
13. FMU-152 is the Joint Programmable Bomb Fuze; a multi-
function hard/soft target fuze that is used on for multiple
different Mk-series bombs. The fuze can be programmed on the
wing or in flight and is used with the JDAM, Paveway, and
Enhanced Paveway bombs. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED;
technical data and documents are UNCLASSIFED.
15. AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is 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 countermeasures,
and interception of high- and low-flying and maneuvering
targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified CONFIDENTIAL;
major components and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED to
CONFIDENTIAL. Technical data and other documentation are
classified up to SECRET.
The AIM-120C7 is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-129
guided missile launcher. The LAU-129 provides mechanical and
electrical interface between missile and aircraft. The LAU-
129 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
16. AIM-9X 11 SIDEWINDER missile is an air-to-air guided
missile that employs a passive infrared (1R) target
acquisition system that features digital technology and
micro-miniature solid state electronics. The AIM-9X II All Up
Round is CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems range
from UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and
other documentation are classified up to SECRET. The AIM-9X
tactical and Captive Air Training Missile guidance units and
Tactical Units are subsets of the overall missile.
17. M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon: The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a six
barreled automatic cannon chambered in 20x 120mm with a
cyclic rate of fire from 2,500-6,000 shots per minute. This
weapon is a hydraulically powered air cooled gatling gun used
to damage/destroy aerial targets, suppress/incapacitate
personnel targets and damage or destroy moving and stationary
light materiel targets. The M61 and its components are
UNCLASSIFIED.
18. The SNIPER (AN/AAQ-33) targeting system is UNCLASSIFIED
and contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-
art 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.
19. This sale will also involve the release of sensitive
and/or classified cryptographic equipment for secure
communications radios, precision navigation with anti-jam
capability, and cryptographic appliques and keying equipment.
The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, except where systems are loaded
with cryptographic software, which may be classified up to
SECRET.
20. 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.
21. 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. The benefits to be derived
from this sale in the furtherance of the US foreign policy
and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could
result if the sensitive technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
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22. 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.
23. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Slovakia.
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