[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 26, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1976-S1978]
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                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

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

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. James E. Risch,
     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. 19-09 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Morocco for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $3.787 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. 19-09

     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: Kingdom of Morocco.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $2.987 billion.
       Other $ .800 billion.
       Total $3.787 billion.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Twenty-five (25) F-16C/D Block 72 Aircraft.
       Twenty-nine (29) Engines (Pratt & Whitney F100-229 
     (includes 4 spares).
       Twenty-six (26) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array 
     (AESA) Radars (includes 1 spare).
       Twenty-six (26) Modular Mission Computers (includes 1 
     spare).
       Twenty-six (26) Link-16 Multifunctional Information 
     Distribution Systems--JTRS (MIDS-JTRS) with TACAN and ESHI 
     Terminals (includes 1 spare).
       Twenty-six (26) LN260 Embedded Global Navigation Systems 
     (EGI) (includes 1 spare).
       Forty (40) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) 
     (includes 5 spares).
       Twenty-six (26) Improved Programmable Display Generators 
     (iPDG) (includes 1 spare).
       Thirty (30) M61 Al Vulcan 20mm Guns (includes 5 spares).
       Fifty (50) LAU-129 Multi-Purpose Launchers.
       Forty (40) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
     Missiles (AMRAAM).
       Forty (40) AIM-120C-7 Guidance Sections.
       Three (3) GBU-38/54 JDAM Tail Kits.
       Fifty (50) MXU-650 Air Foil Group, GBU-49.
       Fifty (50) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (CCG), 
     GBU-49,-50.
       Thirty-six (36) FMU-139 D/B Fuzes.
       Six (6) FMU-139 D/B (D-1) Inert Fuzes.
       Two (2) GBU-39 (T-1) GTVs.
       Sixty (60) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB I).
       Ten (10) MAU-I 69L/B Computer Control Group, GBU-10,-12,-
     16.
       Ten (10) MXU-650C/B Air Foil Group, GBU-12.
       Twelve (12) MK82 Bombs, Filled Inert.
       Four (4) BLU-109 Practice Bombs.
       Ten (10) MAU-169 CCG (D-2).
       Twenty-six (26) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods.
       Non-MDE: Also included are twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ-213 EW 
     Management Systems; twenty-six (26) Advanced Identification 
     Friend/Foe; Secure Communications, Cryptographic Precision 
     Navigation Equipment; one (1) Joint Mission Planning System; 
     twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS; six (6) DB-110 Advanced 
     Reconnaissance Systems; communications equipment; spares and 
     repair parts; support equipment; personnel training and 
     training equipment; publications and technical documentation; 
     support and test equipment, simulators; integration and test; 
     U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
     logistical support services; and other related elements of 
     logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (MO-D-SAH).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: MO-D-SAY.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None.

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       (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: March 22, 2019.
       * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                  Morocco--F-16 Block 72 New Purchase

       The Government of Morocco has requested to buy twenty-five 
     (25) F-16C/D Block 72 aircraft; twenty-nine (29) engines 
     (Pratt & Whitney F100-229) (includes 4 spares); twenty-six 
     (26) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars 
     (includes 1 spare); twenty-six (26) Modular Mission Computers 
     (includes 1 spare); twenty-six (26) Link-16 Multifunctional 
     Information Distribution Systems--JTRS (MIDS-JTRS) with TACAN 
     and ESHI Terminals (includes 1 spare); twenty-six (26) LN260 
     Embedded Global Navigation Systems (EGI) (includes 1 spare); 
     forty (40) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) 
     (includes 5 spares); twenty-six (26) Improved Programmable 
     Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 1 spare); thirty (30) M61 
     Al Vulcan 20mm Guns (includes 5 spares); fifty (50) LAU-129 
     Multi-Purpose Launchers; forty (40) AIM-120C-7 Advanced 
     Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); forty (40) AIM-
     120C-7 Guidance Sections; three (3) GBU-38/54 JDAM Tail Kits; 
     fifty (50) MXU-650 Air Foil Group, GBU-49; fifty (50) MAU-210 
     Enhanced Computer Control Group (CCG), GBU-49,-50; thirty-six 
     (36) FMU-139 D/B Fuzes; six (6) FMU-139 D/B (D-1) Inert 
     Fuzes; two (2) GBU-39 (T-1) GTVs; sixty (60) GBU-39/B Small 
     Diameter Bombs (SDB I); ten (10) MAU-169L/B Computer Control 
     Group, GBU-10,-12,-16; ten (10) MXU-650C/B Air Foil Group, 
     GBU-12; twelve (12) MK82 Bombs, Filled Inert; four (4) BLU-
     109 Practice Bombs; ten (10) MAU-169 CCG (D-2); and twenty-
     six (26) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods. Also included are twenty-six 
     (26) AN/ALQ-213 EW Management Systems; twenty-six (26) 
     Advanced Identification Friend/Foe; Secure Communications, 
     Cryptographic Precision Navigation Equipment; one (1) Joint 
     Mission Planning System; twenty-six (26) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS; 
     six (6) DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems; 
     communications equipment; spares and repair parts; support 
     equipment; personnel training and training equipment; 
     publications and technical documentation; support and test 
     equipment, simulators; integration and test; U.S. Government 
     and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support 
     services; and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support. The estimated cost is $3.787 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 that continues 
     to be an important force for political stability and economic 
     progress in North Africa.
       The proposed sale will contribute to Morocco's self-defense 
     capabilities. The purchase will improve interoperability with 
     the United States and other regional allies and enhance 
     Morocco's ability to undertake coalition operations, as it 
     has done in the past in flying sorties against ISIS in Syria 
     and Iraq. Morocco already operates an F-16 fleet and will 
     have no difficulty absorbing this aircraft and services into 
     its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the 
     basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be Lockheed Corporation, 
     Bethesda, Maryland. 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 require the 
     assignment of 10 additional U.S. Government and approximately 
     75 contract representatives to Morocco.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 19-09

     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 Morocco. The F-16C/D Block 72 weapon system is 
     unclassified, except as noted below. The aircraft utilizes 
     the F-16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems. 
     It will contain the Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 EEP engine, 
     AN/APG-83 radar, digital flight control system, embedded 
     internal global navigation system, Joint Helmet Mounted 
     Cueing Systems (JHMCS), internal and external electronic 
     warfare equipment, Advanced IFF, LINK-16 datalink, 
     operational flight trainer, and software computer programs.
       2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of 
     the proposed F-16 V include hardware, accessories, 
     components, and associated software: Link 16 (MIDS-JTRS) with 
     TACAN and ESHI Terminals, Multipurpose Launcher (LAU-129), 
     AN/ALQ-213 EW Management Systems, Advanced Identification 
     Friend or Foe (AIFF), Cryptographic Appliques (KIV-78), Dual-
     Band AN/ARC-238 UHF/VHF Radios, KY-58M COMSEC Secure Voice 
     Processors, Joint Mission Planning System, F-16V Simulator, 
     AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Pods, Avionics I-Level Test Station, DB-110 
     Advanced Reconnaissance Systems, F-110 engine infrared 
     signature, Sniper (AN/AAQ-33-33) targeting pods, and Advanced 
     Interference Blanker Unit. 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 or the F16. 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.
       4. The 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.
       5. 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.
       6. KY-58M is a lightweight terminal for secure voice and 
     data communications. The KY-58M provides wideband/narrowband 
     half duplex communication. The KY-58M provides flexible 
     interface capability. Operating in tactical ground, marine 
     and airborne applications, the KY-58M enables secure 
     communication with a broad range of radio and satellite 
     equipment.
       7. 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.
       8. AN/ALQ-211 Airborne Integrated Defensive Electronic 
     Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) provides passive radar warning, wide 
     spectrum RF jamming, and control and management of the entire 
     EW system. It is an externally mounted Electronic Warfare 
     (EW) pod. The commercially developed system software and 
     hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The system is classified SECRET 
     when loaded with a US derived EW database.
       9. The 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.
       10. 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 cryptovariable keys needed for highest 
     GPS accuracy are classified up to SECRET.
       11. The AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe 
     (AIFF) Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) is a system 
     capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode V. It is 
     UNCLASSIFIED unless/until Mode IV and/or Mode V operational 
     evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment. Elements 
     of the IFF system classified up to SECRET include software 
     object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and 
     technical data. Mode IV and Mode V anti jam performance 
     specifications/data, software source code, algorithms, and 
     tempest plans or reports will not be offered, released, 
     discussed, or demonstrated.
       12. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) is the central 
     aircraft computer of the F-16. It serves as the hub for all 
     aircraft subsystems and avionics data transfer. The hardware 
     and software are classified SECRET.
       13. The Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) and 
     color multifunction displays utilize ruggedized commercial 
     liquid crystal display technology designed to withstand the 
     harsh environment found in modem 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 provides orders of 
     magnitude increases in throughput, memory, and graphics 
     capabilities. The hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.

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       14. The KIV-78 is a crypto applique for Mode 5 IFF. The 
     hardware is UNCLASSIFIED unless loaded with Mode 4 and/or 
     Mode 5 classified elements.
       15. 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.
       16. The AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice 
     communications radio system and considered UNCLASSIFIED 
     without HAVE QUICK II. HAVE QUICK II employs cryptographic 
     technology that is classified SECRET. Classified elements 
     include operating characteristics, parameters, technical 
     data, and keying material.
       17. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of 
     launching a single AIM-9 (Sidewinder) family of missile or 
     AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). 
     The LAU-129 launcher provides mechanical and electrical 
     interface between missile and aircraft. There are five 
     versions produced strictly for foreign military sales. The 
     only difference between these versions is the material they 
     are coated with or the color of the coating. This device is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       18. The AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 
     (AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, 
     guided missile featuring digital technology and 
     microminiature solid-state electronics. 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.
       19. Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) (General Overview) 
     is a Joint Service weapon which uses an onboard GPS-aided 
     Inertial Navigation System (INS) Guidance Set with a MK 82, 
     MK 83, MK 84, BLU-109, BLU-110, BLU-111, BLU-117, BLU-126 
     (Navy) or BLU-129 warhead. The Guidance Set, when combined 
     with a warhead and appropriate fuze, and tailkit forms a JDAM 
     Guided Bomb Unit (GBU). The JDAM Guidance Set gives these 
     bombs adverse weather capability with improved accuracy. The 
     tail kit contains an Inertial Navigation System (INS) 
     guidance/Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance to provide 
     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 weapon 
     can be delivered from modest standoff ranges at high or low 
     altitudes against a variety of land and surface targets 
     during the day or night. After release, JDAM autonomously 
     guides to a target, using the resident GPS-aided INS 
     guidance system. JDAM is capable of receiving target 
     coordinates via preplanned mission data from the delivery 
     aircraft, by onboard aircraft sensors (i.e. FLIR, Radar, 
     etc.) during captive carry, or from a third party source 
     via manual or automated aircrew cockpit entry. The JDAM as 
     an All Up Round is SECRET; technical data for JDAM is 
     classified up to SECRET.
       20. GBU-31/38 (JDAM) are 2,000 pound and 500 pound JDAMs 
     respectively. The JDAM All Up Round (AUR) and all of its 
     components are SECRET; technical data for JDAM is classified 
     up to SECRET. The GBU-31/38 contain a GPS Receiver Card with 
     Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM).
       21. GBU-54/56 (LIDAM) are 500 pound and 2,000 pound JDAM 
     respectively, which incorporates all the capabilities of the 
     JDAM and adds a precision laser guidance set. The Laser-JDAM 
     (LIDAM) gives the weapon system an optional semi-active laser 
     guidance in addition to the correct GPS/INS guidance which 
     allows for striking moving targets. The LJDAM AUR and all of 
     its components are SECRET; technical data for JDAM is 
     classified up to SECRET. The GBU-54/56 contain a GPS Receiver 
     Card with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module 
     (SAASM).
       22. GBU-49 and GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II (EP II) are 
     500lbs/2000lbs dual mode laser and GPS guided munitions 
     respectively. Information revealing target designation 
     tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of 
     destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities 
     regarding countermeasures and the electromagnetic environment 
     is classified SECRET. Information revealing the probability 
     of destroying common/unspecified targets, the number of 
     simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, 
     and data on the radar/infrared frequency is classified 
     CONFIDENTIAL.
       23. GBU-39 (250lb) Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-I) The Guided 
     Bomb Unit-39 (GBU-39/B) small diameter bomb (SDB) is a 250-lb 
     class precision guided munition that is intended to provide 
     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, and provides 
     greater than 50 NM 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 SECRET; technical data is 
     classified up to SECRET.
       24. GBU-10/12/16/58 Paveway II (PWII), 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 and the 
     semi-active guidance corrects for many of the normal errors 
     inherent in any delivery system. Laser designation for the 
     LGB can be provided by a variety of laser target markers or 
     designators. A LGB consists of a Computer Control Group (CCG) 
     that is not warhead specific, and a warhead specific Air Foil 
     Group (AFG) that attaches to the nose and tail of a GP bomb 
     body. The PWII can use either the FMU-152 or FMU-139D/B 
     fuzes. The overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL. The GBU-10 is a 
     2,000lb (MK-84 or BLU-117 B/B) GP bomb body fitted with the 
     MXU-651 AFG, and MAU-209CB or MAU-169 L/B CCG to guide to its 
     laser designated target. The GBU-12 is a 500lb (MK-82 or BLU-
     111 B/B) GP bomb body fitted with the MXU-650 AFG, and MAU-
     209C/B or MAU-168L/B CCGs to guide to its laser designated 
     target. The GBU-16 is a 1,000lb (BLU-110 B/B or MK-83) GP 
     bomb body fitted with the MXU-650 airfoil and MAU-209C/B or 
     MAU-168L/B CCGs to guide to its laser designated target. The 
     GBU-58 is a 250lb (BLU-110 B/B or MK-83) GP bomb body fitted 
     with the MXU-650 airfoil and MAU-209C/B or MAU-168L/B CCGs to 
     guide to its laser designated target.
       25. M61 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 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.
       26. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, 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.
       27. A determination has been made that Morocco 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.
       28. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the 
     Government of Morocco.

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