[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 74 (Monday, May 6, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2633-S2640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS
Mr. RISCH. 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
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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. 19-06
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Bahrain for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $2.478 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. 19-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Bahrain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $1.445 billion.
Other $1.033 billion.
Total $2.478 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty (60) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile
Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles.
Thirty-six (36) Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles
(GEM-T) Missiles with Canisters.
Nine (9) M903 Launching Stations (LS).
Five (5) Antenna Mast Groups (AMG).
Three (3) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III.
Two (2) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets (RS).
Two (2) AN/MSQ-132 Engagement Control Stations (ECS).
Non-MDE: Also included is 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 (BA-B-UKY).
(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: May 3, 2019.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bahrain--Patriot Missile System and Related Support and Equipment
The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy sixty (60)
Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhancement (MSE) missiles, thirty-six (36) Patriot MIM-104E
Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) missiles with canisters,
nine (9) M903 Launching Stations (LS), five (5) Antenna Mast
Groups (AMG), three (3) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III,
two (2) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets (RS), and two (2) AN/MSQ-132
Engagement Control Stations (ECS). Also included is
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 estimated cost is $2.478 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by improving the
security of a Major Non-NATO ally which is a force for
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key
allies in the region with modem systems that will enhance
interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security.
The proposed sale will enhance Bahrain's interoperability
with the United States. Bahrain will use Patriot to improve
its missile defense capability, defend its territorial
integrity, and deter regional threats. Bahrain will have no
difficulty absorbing this system into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile is Lockheed-
Martin in Dallas, Texas. The prime contractor for the GEM-T
missile is Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts. There
are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
approximately 25 U.S. Government and 40 contractor
representatives to travel to Bahrain for an extended period
for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout,
training, and technical and logistics support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-06
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. The items requested represent significant
technological advances for Bahrain. 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 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.
3. Information on system performance capabilities,
effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker capabilities,
select software/software documentation and test data are
classified up to and including SECRET.
4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
5. A determination has been made that the Government of
Bahrain 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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the Government of Bahrain.
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Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification,
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received.
If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations
Committee, room SD-423.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. 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. 18-20,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Bahrain for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $750 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.
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Transmittal No. 18-20
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to
Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as
amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Bahrain.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $400 million.
Other $350 million.
Total $750 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Missiles.
One (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Guidance Section.
Thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Missiles.
Twenty (20) AGM-84 Block II Harpoon Missiles.
Two (2) ATM-84L-1 Block II Harpoon Missiles.
Forty (40) AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) All-Up-
Rounds.
Fifty (50) AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles
(HARM).
Four (4) AGM-88 HARM Training Missiles.
One hundred (100) GBU-39 250 lb Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-1)
All-Up-Rounds.
Four hundred (400) MAU-209 C/B Computer Control Groups
(GBU-10, -12).
Eighty (80) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups (GBU-
49, -50).
Three hundred forty (340) MXU-650 Air Foil Group (GBU-12, -
49).
One hundred forty (140) MXU-651 Air Foil Groups (GBU-10, -
50).
Seventy (70) KMU-557 GBU-31 Tail Kits (GBU-31 JDAM, GBU-56
JDAM).
One hundred twenty (120) KMU-572 Tail Kits (GBU-38, -54).
One hundred (100) DSU-38 Proximity Sensors (GBU-54).
Four hundred sixty-two (462) MK-82 or BLU-111 500 lb Bomb
Bodies (Supporting GBU-12, GBU-38, GBU-49, GBU-54).
Two hundred ten (210) BLU-109/BLU-117 or MK-84 2000 lb Bomb
Bodies (Supporting GBU-10, GBU-31, GBU-50, GBU-56).
Ten (10) Practice BLU-109/BLU-117.
Six hundred seventy (670) FMU-152 Fuses (supporting GBU-10,
-12, -31, -38, -49, -50, -54, & -56).
Non-MDE: Also included are LAU-118 launchers; BRU-61 racks;
general purpose Air Foil Groups; tactical training rounds;
combat arms training and Maintenance Assets; nose support
cups; Swivel/Link attachments; DSU-38/40/42 proximity
sensors; Repair and Return services; studies and surveys;
weapons system support and test equipment; publications and
technical documentation; Alternate Mission Equipment (AME);
mission system spares and munitions spare parts; software
maintenance and support; missile support and test equipment;
common munitions bit/reprogramming equipment; missile and
munitions containers; personnel training and training
equipment; site surveys; U.S. Government/Contractor
technical, engineering, and logistical support; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (BA-D-YAF).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BA-D-SAC, BA-D-YAE, BA-D-
YBI.
(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: May 3, 2019.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export
Control Act.
Policy Justification
Bahrain--Weapons to Support F-16 Block 70/F-16V Aircraft Fleet
The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy thirty-two
(32) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM missiles; one (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM
guidance section; thirty-two (32) AIM-9X missiles; twenty
(20) AGM-84 Block II Harpoon missiles; two (2) ATM-84L-1
Block II Harpoon missiles; forty (40) AGM-154 Joint Standoff
Weapon (JSOW) All -Up -Rounds; fifty (50) AGM-88B High -Speed
Anti -Radiation Missiles (HARM); four (4) AGM-88 HARM
training missiles; one hundred (100) GBU-39 250 lb Small
Diameter Bomb (SDB-1) All -Up -Rounds; four hundred (400)
MAU-209 C/B Computer Control Groups (GBU-10, -12); eighty
(80) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups (GBU-49, -50);
three hundred forty (340) MXU-650 Air Foil Group (GBU-12, -
49); one hundred forty (140) MXU-651 Air Foil Groups (GBU-10,
-50); seventy (70) KMU-557 GBU-31 tail kits (GBU-31 JDAM,
GBU-56 JDAM); one hundred twenty (120) KMU-572 tail kits
(GBU-38, -54); one hundred (100) DSU-38 proximity sensors
(GBU-54); four hundred sixty -two (462) MK-82 or BLU-111 500
lb Bomb Bodies (Supporting GBU-12, GBU-38, GBU-49, GBU-54);
two hundred ten (210) BLU-109/BLU-117 or MK-84 2000 lb Bomb
Bodies; (Supporting GBU-10, GBU-31, GBU-50, GBU-56); ten (10)
practice BLU-109/BLU-117; six hundred seventy (670) FMU-152
fuses (supporting GBU-10, -12, -31, -38; 49, -50, -54, & -
56). Also included are LAU-118 launchers; BRU-61 racks;
general purpose Air Foil Groups; tactical training rounds;
combat arms training and Maintenance Assets; nose support
cups; Swivel/Link attachments; DSU-38/40/42 proximity
sensors; Repair and Return services; studies and surveys;
weapons system support and test equipment; publications and
technical documentation; Alternate Mission Equipment (AME);
mission system spares and munitions spare parts; software
maintenance and support; missile support and test equipment;
common munitions bit/reprogramming equipment; missile and
munitions containers; personnel training and training
equipment; site surveys; U.S. Government/Contractor
technical, engineering, and logistical support; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated cost is $750 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally which is an
important security partner in the region. Our mutual defense
interests anchor our relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air
Force (RBAF) plays a significant role in Bahrain's defense.
The proposed sale improves Bahrain's ability to meet
current and future threats. Bahrain will use these
capabilities as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. These weapons support the
new procurement of F-16 Block 70 and upgrades of existing F-
16V aircraft, providing an increase in the capability of
existing aircraft to sustain operations, meet training
requirements, and support transition training for pilots to
the upgraded aircraft. This proposed sale and upgrade will
improve interoperability with U.S. forces and other regional
allies.
Bahrain 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 principal contractors for this effort will be Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX; Raytheon Missile
Systems, Tucson, AZ; and Boeing Corporation, Chicago, IL.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the
assignment of at least two (2) additional U.S. Government
representatives to Bahrain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-20
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. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements
include hardware, accessories, components, and associated
software for the AIM-120C-7, AIM-9X, AGM-88B, AGM-84, AGM-
154, GBU-10/12, GBU-31/38, GBU-49/50/54/56, and GBU-39.
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.
2. 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 micro-
miniature solid-state electronics. The missile employs active
radar target tracking, proportional navigation guidance, and
active Radio Frequency target detection. It can be launched
day or night, in any weather, and increases pilot
survivability by allowing the pilot to disengage after
missile launch and engage other targets. AMRAAM capabilities
include lookdown/shootdown, multiple launches against
multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures,
and interception of high- and low-flying maneuvering targets.
The AMRAAM all up round is classified CONFIDENTIAL, major
components and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED to
CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and other documentation are
classified up to SECRET.
3. AIM-9X Sidewinder missile is an air-to-air guided
missile that employs a passive infrared (IR) target
acquisition system that features digital technology and
microminiature solid-state electronics. The AIM-9X tactical
and Captive Air Training Missile guidance units are subsets
of the overall missile and were recently designated as MDE.
The AIM-9X is CONFIDENTIAL. Major components and subsystems
range from UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data
and other documentation are classified up to SECRET. The
overall system classification is SECRET.
The AIM-9X is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-129
guided missile launcher (currently in country inventory). The
LAU-129 provides mechanical and electrical interface between
missile and aircraft. The LAU-129 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
4. AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) is an
air-to-ground missile designed to destroy or suppress enemy
radars used for air defense. HARM has wide frequency
coverage, is target reprogrammable in flight, and has a
reprogrammable threat library. Hardware and software for the
system is classified SECRET and ballistics data is
CONFIDENTIAL. The overall system classification is SECRET.
The AGM-88 is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-118A
guided missile launcher. The LAU-118A provides mechanical and
electrical interface between missile and aircraft. The LAU-
118A system is UNCLASSIFIED.
5. GBU-10/12: 2000 lb (GBU-10) and 500 lb (GBU-12) Paveway
II (PW-II) laser guided
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bombs. The PW-II is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
guides on laser energy reflected off of the target. The PW-II
is delivered like a normal general purpose warhead and the
laser guidance guides the weapon into the target. Laser
designation for the weapon can be provided by a variety of
laser target designators. The PW-II consists of a laser
guidance kit, a computer control group and a warhead specific
air foil group, that attach to the nose and tail of Mk 84, Mk
82 bomb bodies. The weapon components are UNCLASSIFIED. Some
technical data and vulnerabilities/countermeasures are
classified up to SECRET.
a. The GBU-10: This is a 2000 lb (BLU-117 B/B or Mk 84)
General Purpose (GP) guided bomb fitted with the MXU-651
airfoil and the MAU-169 or MAU-209 computer control group to
guide to its laser-designated target.
b. The GBU-12: This is a 500 lb (BLU-111/B or Mk-82) guided
bomb fitted with the MXU-650 airfoil and the MAU-169 or MAU
209 computer control group to guide to its laser-designated
target.
6. GBU-49 and GBU-50 are 500 lb/2000 lb Enhanced Paveway II
(EP-II) dual mode laser and GPS guided munitions
respectively. The GBU-49/50 uses airfoil groups similar to
those used on the GBU-12 and GBU-10 for inflight
maneuverability, and uses a MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control
Group. The ``enhanced'' component is the addition of GPS
guidance to the laser seeker. This dual-mode allows the
weapon to operate in all-weather conditions. Weapons
components are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall
system classification is SECRET.
7. GBU-31 and GBU-38 2000 lb/500 lb Joint Direct Attack
Munitions (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing
unguided free-fall bombs into precision-guided munitions. By
adding a new tail section containing Inertial Navigation
System (INS) guidance/Global Positioning System (GPS)
guidance to existing inventories of BLU-109, BLU-111 and
BLU-117 or Mk-84 and Mk-82 bombs, the cost effective JDAM
provides highly accurate weapon delivery in any
``flyable'' weather. The INS, using updates from the GPS,
helps guide the bomb to the target via the use of movable
tail fins. The JDAM and all of its components are
UNCLASSIFIED; technical data for JDAM is classified up to
SECRET.
8. GBU-54/56 are the 500 lb/2000 lb Laser JDAM. These
weapons use the DSU-38/B/DSU-40/42 laser sensor respectively
and use both Global Position System aided inertial navigation
and/or laser guidance to execute threat targets. The laser
sensor enhances standard JDAM's reactive target capability by
allowing rapid prosecution of fixed targets with large
initial target location errors (TLE). The laser sensor also
provides the additional capability to engage mobile targets.
The addition of the DSU-38 laser sensor combined with
additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a GBU-38 JDAM
into a GBU-54 Laser JDAM. The addition of the DSU-40/42 laser
sensor combined with additional cabling and mounting hardware
turns a GBU-31 JDAM into a GBU-56 Laser JDAM. Weapons
components are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall
system classification is SECRET.
9. GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-1): The GBU-39 is a 250
lb class precision guided munition that allows aircraft with
an ability to carry a high number of bombs. The weapon offers
day or night, adverse weather, precision engagement
capability against pre-planned fixed or stationary soft, non-
hardened, and hardened targets, with a significant standoff
range. Aircraft are able to carry four SDB-ls in place of one
2000 lb bomb. The SDB-1 is equipped with a UPS-aided inertial
navigation system to attack fixed, stationary targets such as
fuel depots and bunkers. The SDB-1 and all of its components
are UNCLASSIFIED; technical data is classified up to SECRET.
10. The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is a family of
low-cost standoff weapons that are modular in design and
incorporate either a sub-munition or a unitary warhead.
Potential targets for JSOW range from soft targets, such as
troop concentrations, to hardened point targets like bunkers.
The AGM-154C is a penetrator weapon that carries a BROACH
warhead and pay load. The AGM-154 hardware, software and
maintenance data is UNCLASSIFIED. Vulnerabilities and
countermeasures are classified up to SECRET. Overall system
classification is SECRET.
11. The AGM-84L-1 Harpoon provides a day, night, and
adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface capability. Harpoon
Block II is a follow on to the Harpoon missile, which is no
longer in production. Harpoon Block II is an effective Anti-
Surface Warfare missile. The AGM-84L-1 Harpoon incorporates
components, software, and technical design information that
are considered sensitive. The following Harpoon components
being conveyed by the proposed sale that are considered
sensitive and are classified CONFIDENTIAL include: IIR
seeker, INS, OPP software and, missile operational
characteristics and performance data. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
12. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which
is classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to
protect system vulnerabilities, design data, and performance
parameters. Some end-item hardware, software, and other data
identified above are classified at the CONFIDENTIAL and
SECRET level. Potential compromise of these systems is
controlled through management of the basic software programs
of highly sensitive systems and software-controlled weapon
systems on a case-by-case basis.
13. 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.
14. A determination has been made that Bahrain can provide
substantially the same degree of protection of this
technology 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. Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this
sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification, outweigh the
potential damage that could result if the sensitive
technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
15. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal are authorized for release and export to the
Government of Bahrain.
____
Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification,
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received.
If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations
Committee, room SD-423.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. 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. 19-17
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Czech Republic for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $800 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. 19-17
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 the Czech
Republic.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $450 million.
Other $350 million.
Total $800 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of
the Czech Republic has requested to buy twelve (12) UH-60M
Black Hawk Helicopters in standard U.S. Government
configuration with designated unique equipment and Government
Furnished Equipment (GFE).
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twelve (12) UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters with Designated
Unique Equipment.
Twenty-eight (28) T700-GE-701D Engines (24 installed and 4
spares).
Twenty-nine (29) H-764GU Embedded Global Positioning
Systems with Inertial Navigation and Country Unique SAASM (24
installed and 5 spares).
Twenty-four (24) M240H Machine Guns.
One-hundred fourteen (114) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon
Systems (APKWS).
Fifteen (15) AN/AAR-57(V)3 Common Missile Warning System
(CMWS) (12 installed and 3 spares).
Non-MDE: Also included are four (4) Aviation Mission
Planning Systems (AMPS), twenty-nine (29) AN/ARC-231 UHF/VHF
Radios with RT-1808A, twenty-nine (29) AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS
Airborne Radios System with RT-1478D, fifteen (15) AN/ARC-
220(V)3 HF Radio, twelve (12) Federated Advanced Navigation
System (FANS) with RNP/RNAV, fifteen (15) AN/APX-123 IFF with
Mode 4/5 Transponder (12 installed and 3 spares), fifteen
(15) AN/ARN-147(V) (12 installed and 3 spares), fifteen (15)
AN/ARN-149(V) Automatic Digital Frequency (12 installed and 3
spares), fifteen (15) Tactical Airborne Navigation System
(TACAN) AN/ARN-153 (12 installed and 3 spares), fifteen (15)
AN/APR-39C(V)1/4 Radar Warning Receiver, fifteen (15) AN/AVR-
2B(V) Laser Warning System (12 installed and 3 spares), sixty
(60) Military Grade AN/AVS-6 Night
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Vision Goggles (NVGs), four (4) EBC-406HM Emergency Locator
Transmitter (ELT), Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS),
forty-eight (48) Machine Gun Mounts, twenty-four (24) M134D
Mini Gun, four thousand (4,000) M-134 Inert Training Rounds,
twenty-four (24) M-134 Power Supply Pack, twelve (12) GP-19
Machine Gun Pods, twelve (12) GAU-19B Machine Guns, twenty-
four (24) M-134 Power Supply Pack, one hundred forty-four
(144) M-134 Spare Barrels, four thousand (4,000) M-134
Training Rounds, twelve (12) M-134 Mount Systems, twelve (12)
Packaging Crating and Handling Mount System in Support of M-
134, twelve (12) M261 Rocket Launchers, one hundred thousand
(100,000) 7.62MM 4 Ball M80 1 Tracer M62 Linked, five hundred
one thousand (501,000) Cartridge 7.62MM 4 Ball 1 Tracer, ten
thousand (10,000) Cartridge 50 Caliber Ball, ten thousand
(10,000) 50 Caliber 4 Ball 1 Tracer, ten thousand (10,000)
Cartridge 50 Caliber 4 Armor Piercing Incendiary 1 Armor
Piercing Incendiary Tracer Linked, three Hundred (300)
Cartridge 25.4 Millimeter Decoy M839, four (4) Cartridge
Impulse CCU-92/A, three hundred eighty-four (384) Rocket 2.75
Inch High Explosive Warhead M151 Fuze M423 Motor MK66-4, two
hundred forty (240) Warhead 2.75 Inch Rocket M151HE, one
hundred eighty (180) Rocket Motor 2.75 Inch MK66-4, four
hundred (400) Flare Aircraft Countermeasure M206, Two (2)
Airborne Command and Control Systems includes three (3) PRC-
117s (two (2) as line-of-sight and one (1) as beyond line-of-
sight, one (1) iridium phone, one (1) ROVER 4 (to UAS), DAGAR
(GPS)), twelve (12) AN/APN-209 Radar Altimeter, twenty-four
(24) Upturned Exhaust System, thirteen (13) MX-10D EO/IR
Sensor with Laser Designator (12 and 1 spare), thirteen (13)
IZLED 200 PIR Laser (12 installed and 1 spare), thirty (30)
User Data Modules (UDM) for Common Missile Warning System
(CMWS), Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) Classified
Software Updates, Machine Gun Component Spare Parts,
Operation Mission Data Set (MDS) in support of the AN/APR-
39C(V)1/4, twelve (12) AN/AVS-7 Heads-Up Display, aircraft
warranty, air worthiness support, calibration services, spare
and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment,
weapons, ammunition, night vision devices, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training and training
devices, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (EZ-B-UEK).
(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: May 3, 2019.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Czech Republic--UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
The Government of Czech Republic has requested to buy (12)
UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with twenty-eight (28) T700-
GE-701D engines (24 installed and 4 spares), twenty-nine (29)
H-764GU Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial
Navigation and Country Unique SAASM (24 installed and 5
spares), twenty-four (24) M240H machine guns, one-hundred
fourteen (114) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems
(APKWS), and fifteen (15) AN/AAR-57(V)3 Common Missile
Warning System (CMWS) (12 installed and 3 spares). Also
included are four (4) Aviation Mission Planning Systems
(AMPS), twenty-nine (29) AN/ARC-231 UHF/VHF Radios with RT-
1808A, twenty-nine (29) AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS Airborne Radios
System with RT-1478D, fifteen (15) AN/ARC-220(V)3 HF Radio,
twelve (12) Federated Advanced Navigation System (FANS) with
RNP/RNAV, fifteen (15) AN/APX-123 IFF with Mode 4/5
Transponder (12 installed and 3 spares), fifteen (15) AN/ARN-
147(V) (12 installed and 3 spares), fifteen (15) AN/ARN-
149(V) Automatic Digital Frequency (12 installed and 3
spares), fifteen (15) Tactical Airborne Navigation System
(TACAN) AN/ARN-153 (12 installed and 3 spares), fifteen (15)
AN/APR-39C(V)1/4 Radar Warning Receiver, fifteen (15) AN/AVR-
2B(V) Laser Warning System (12 installed and 3 spares), sixty
(60) Military Grade AN/AVS-6 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs),
four (4) EBC-406HM Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT),
Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS), forty-eight (48)
Machine Gun Mounts, twenty-four (24) M134/D Mini Gun, four
thousand (4,000) M-134 Inert Training Rounds, twenty-four
(24) M-134 Power Supply Pack, twelve (12) GP-19 Machine Gun
Pods, twelve (12) GAU-19B Machine Guns, twenty-four (24) M-
134 Power Supply Pack, one hundred forty-four (144) M134
Spare Barrels, four thousand (4,000) M-134 Training Rounds,
twelve (12) M-134 Mount Systems, twelve (12) Packaging
Crating and Handling Mount System in Support of M-134, twelve
(12) M261 Rocket Launchers, one hundred thousand (100,000)
7.62MM 4 Ball M80 1 Tracer M62 Linked, five hundred one
thousand (501,000) Cartridge 7.62MM 4 Ball 1 Tracer, ten
thousand (10,000) Cartridge 50 Caliber Ball, ten thousand
(10,000) 50 Caliber 4 Ball 1 Tracer, ten thousand (10,000)
Cartridge 50 Caliber 4 Armor Piercing Incendiary 1 Armor
Piercing Incendiary Tracer Linked, three Hundred (300)
Cartridge 25.4 Millimeter Decoy M839, four (4) Cartridge
Impulse CCU-92/A, three hundred eighty-four (384) Rocket 2.75
Inch High Explosive Warhead M151 Fuze M423 Motor MK66-4, two
hundred forty (240) Warhead 2.75 Inch Rocket M151HE, one
hundred eighty (180) Rocket Motor 2.75 Inch MK66-4, four
hundred (400) Flare Aircraft Countermeasure M206, Two (2)
Airborne Command and Control Systems includes three (3) PRC-
117s (two (2) as line-of-sight and one (1) as beyond line-of-
sight, one (1) iridium phone, one (1) ROVER 4 (to UAS), DAGAR
(GPS)), twelve (12) AN/APN-209 Radar Altimeter, twenty-four
(24) Upturned Exhaust System, thirteen (13) MX-10D EO/IR
Sensor with Laser Designator (12 and 1 spare), thirteen (13)
IZLED 200 PIR Laser (12 installed and 1 spare), thirty (30)
User Data Modules (UDM) for Common Missile Warning System
(CMWS), Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) Classified
Software Updates, Machine Gun Component Spare Parts,
Operation Mission Data Set (MDS) in support of the AN/APR-
39C(V)1/4, twelve (12) AN/AVS-7 Heads-Up Display, aircraft
warranty, air worthiness support, calibration services, spare
and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment,
weapons, ammunition, night vision devices, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training and training
devices, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistical and
program support. The total estimated program cost is $800
million.
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 the Czech Republic's need for its own self-
defense and support NATO defense goals.
The Czech Republic is considering either the UH-60M or the
UH-1Y/AH-1Z to replace its aging Mi-24 helicopters. The Czech
Republic intends to use these helicopters to modernize its
armed forces and strengthen its homeland defense and deter
regional threats. This will contribute to the Czech
Republic's military goal of updating its capabilities while
further enhancing interoperability with the United States and
NATO allies. The Czech Republic will have no difficulty
absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft
Company, Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric
Aircraft Company (GEAC), Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no
known offset agreements in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require the
assignment of an additional three U.S. Government and five
contractor representatives in country full-time to support
the delivery and training for approximately two-five years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-17
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 UH-60M aircraft is a medium lift four bladed
aircraft which includes two (2) T-701D Engines. The aircraft
has four (4) Multifunction Displays (MFD), which provides
aircraft system, flight, mission, and communication
management systems. The instrumentation panel includes four
(4) Multifunction Displays (MFDs), two (2) Pilot and Co-Pilot
Flight Director Panels, and two (2) Data Concentrator Units
(DCUs). The Navigation System will have Embedded GPS/INS
(EGIs), and two (2) Advanced Flight Control Computer Systems
(AFCC), which provide 4 axis aircraft control.
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2. The H764-G EGI provides GPS and INS capabilities to the
aircraft. The EGI will include Selective Availability anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) security modules to be used for
secure GPS PPS if required. The Embedded GPS/INS within the
SAASM contains sensitive technology.
3. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) is a
low cost semi-active laser guidance kit developed by BAE
Systems which is added to current unguided 70 mm rocket
motors and warheads similar to and including the Hydra 70
rocket. It is a low collateral damage weapon that can
effectively strike both soft and lightly armored targets.
APKWS turns a standard unguided 2.75 inch (70 mm) rocket into
a precision laser-guided rocket, classification up to SECRET.
4. The AAR-57A Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) detects
energy emitted by threat missile in-flight, evaluates
potential false alarm emitters in the environment, declares
validity of threat and selects appropriate counter-measures.
The CMWS consists of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU),
Electro-Optic Missile Sensors (EOMSs), and Sequencer and
Improved Countermeasures Dispenser (ICMD). Reverse
engineering is not a major concern. The ECU hardware is
classified CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical manuals for
operation and maintenance are classified SECRET.
5. The AN/ARC-231, Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency
(VHF/UHF), Line-of-Sight (LOS) Radio with frequency agile
modes, Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), UHF
Satellite Communications (S ATCOM), Demand Assigned Multiple
Access (DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), Air Traffic Control
(ATC) channel spacing is operator selectable in 5, 8.33,12.5,
and 25kHz steps. The antennas associated with this radio
contain sensitive technology.
6. The AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Set is a passive laser
warning system that receives, processes and displays threat
information resulting from aircraft illumination by lasers on
multifunctional display. The hardware is classified
CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical manuals for operation and
maintenance are classified SECRET.
7. The AN/APR-39A Radar Signal Detecting Set is a system
that provides warning of radar directed air defense threat
and allows appropriate countermeasures. This is the 1553
databus compatible configuration. The hardware is classified
CONFIDENTIAL when programmed with U.S. threat data;
releasable technical manual for operation and maintenance are
classified CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical data (technical
performance) is classified SECRET.
8. The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is
installed on various military platforms. When installed in
conjunction with platform antennas and the Remote Control
Unit (or other appropriate control unit), the transponder
provides identification, altitude and surveillance reporting
in response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based
and/or surface interrogators. This item is contains sensitive
technology.
9. The AN/AVS-6 Aviator's Night Vision Goggle is a
lightweight binocular that can be mounted to a variety of
aviator helmets. The binocular offers high reliability and
performance and enables rotary-wing aviators to conduct and
complete night operations during the darkest nights of the
year. This item contains sensitive technology.
10. The AN/ARC-201D, Single Channel Ground to Air Radio
System (SINCGARS), is a tactical airborne radio subsystem
that provides secure, anti jam voice and data communication.
The integration of COMSEC and the Data Rate Adapter (DRA)
combines three Line Replaceable Units into one and reduces
overall weight of the aircraft. Performance capabilities,
ECM/ECCM specification and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
are classified SECRET.
11. The AN/ARC-220 is a fully digital signal processing
(DSP) high-frequency radio that gives you two-way
communication over the 2.0000 to 29.9999 MHz high-frequency.
The AN/ARC-220 also offers advanced communications features
such as embedded Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), serial
tone data modem and anti jam (ECCM) functions that can be
used for tactical rotary wing and fixed-wing applications.
12. The AN/ARN-149, Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
Receiver, is a low frequency radio that provides automatic
compass bearing on any radio signal within the frequency
range of 100 to 2199.5 kHz as well as navigation where a
commercial AM broadcast signal is the only available
navigation aid.
13. The AN/ARN-153, Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN)
System, is a full featured navigational system that supports
four modes of operation: receive mode; transmit receive mode;
air-to-air receive mode; and air-to-air transmit-receive
mode. The TACAN provides a minimum 500-watt transmit
capability with selecting range ratios of 30:1 or 4:1 which
is accomplished through the automatic gain control (AGC)
enable/disable switch, the 1553 bus, or the RNAV (ARINC)
input bus.
14. The AN/ARN-147, Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Ranging/
Instrument Landing System Receiver, that provides internal
MIL-STD-1553B capability and is MIL-E-5400 class II
qualified. It meets international operability requirements by
providing 50-kHz channel spacing for 160-VOR and 40-
localizer/glideslope channels.
15. The KIV-77, a Common IFF Applique Crypto Computer
Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) which maintains the
crypto in a separate 3.5 in. x 4.25 in. x 1 in., 16-oz LRU
allowing it to be removed and stored. This item is a
Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI).
16. The AN/PYQ-10(C) Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a
ruggedized, portable, handheld fill device, for securely
receiving, storing, and transferring data between compatible
cryptographic and communications equipment. It supports both
the DS-101 and DS-102 interfaces, as well as the KSD-64
Crypto Ignition Key and is backward-compatible with existing
End Cryptographic Units (ECU) and forward-compatible with
future security equipment and systems. This item is
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
17. Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) User Data Module
(UDM) to support Generation III Electronics Control Unit
(ECU). The UDM is a ruggedized, portable, hand-held data
storage device for securely receiving, storing, and
transferring data between CMWS ECUs (similar to a flash, or
``thumb'' drive). The UDM itself is UNCLASSIFIED when
initially received. However, when loaded with data, it
becomes classified to the appropriate level of the data. In
the case of CMWS Software, this raises the classification
level to SECRET.
18. Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) Classified
Software is provided as Country Specific Software required
for the operation and support of the Common Missile Warning
System (CMWS) AN/AAR-57. The software, once developed and
encrypted, is loaded on a User Data Module (UDM) for transfer
and use by the Customer. The software is classified SECRET.
19. Operational Mission Data Set (MDS) in support of the
AN/APR-39C(V)1/4 including Software Development. The MDS is a
Country Specific, customer defined software data set that
defines the radar emitter specifications used by the APR-
39C(V)I/4 Radar Warning Receiver to examine signal received
signal for potential threats. The Data Set includes data
Electronic Warfare Integrated Preprogramming Database
(EWIRDB) emitter parametric information to generate the MDS.
The MDS is classified SECRET.
20. M1 (Z133) is a 25.4mm Decoy Chaff Cartridge. Z133 is a
component in A965. All cartridge components including the
cartridge case, piston, end cap and theoretical band coverage
are UNCLASSIFIED. The specification and the drawings for this
item are also UNCLASSIFIED. Radar Cross Section (RCS)
measurements of deployed chaff are CONFIDENTIAL.
21. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
22. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the enclosed Policy Justification. A determination has been
made that Czech Republic can provide the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology being released as the
U.S. Government.
23. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Czech Republic.
____
Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification,
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received.
If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations
Committee, room SD-423.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. 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. 19-34
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Czech Republic for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $205 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.
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Transmittal No. 19-34
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 the Czech
Republic.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $180 million.
Other $25 million.
Total $205 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) AH-1Z Attack Helicopters.
Eight (8) T700-GE-701D Engines (installed).
Eight (8) Honeywell Embedded Global Positioning Systems
with Navigation (EGI) and Precise Positioning Service (PPS)
(installed).
Fourteen (14) AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles.
Non-MDE: Also included is communication equipment,
electronic warfare systems, M197 20mm machine guns, Target
Sight System, support equipment, spare engine containers,
spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, technical
data and publications, personnel training and training
equipment, U.S. government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (EZ-P-SBF).
(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: May 3, 2019.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Czech Republic--AN-1Z Attack Helicopters
The Government of Czech Republic has requested to buy four
(4) AH-1Z attack helicopters, eight (8) T700-GE-701D engines
(installed), eight (8) Honeywell Embedded Global Positioning
Systems with Inertial Navigation (EGI) and Precise
Positioning Service (PPS) (installed), and fourteen (14) AGM-
114 Hellfire missiles. Also included is communication
equipment, electronic warfare systems, M197 20mm machine
guns, Target Sight System, support equipment, spare engine
containers, spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment,
technical data and publications, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The
total estimated program cost is $205 million.
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 the Czech Republic's need for its own self-
defense and support NATO defense goals.
The Czech Republic is considering either the UH-60M or the
UH-1Y/AH-1Z to replace its aging Mi-24 helicopters. The Czech
Republic intends to use these helicopters to modernize its
armed forces and strengthen its homeland defense. This will
contribute to the Czech Republic's military goal of updating
its capabilities while further enhancing interoperability
with the United States and NATO allies. The Czech Republic
will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Bell Helicopter, Textron,
Fort Worth, Texas; and General Electric Company, Lynn,
Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple
trips by U.S. Government and contractor representatives to
participate in program and technical reviews plus training
and maintenance support in country, on a temporary basis, for
a period of twenty-four (24) months. It will also require
three (3) contractor representatives to reside in country for
a period of two (2) years to support this program.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-34
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 AH-1Z Helicopter is a twin-engine attack helicopter
developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z
incorporates new rotor technology with upgraded military
avionics, weapons systems, and electro-optical sensors in an
integrated weapons platform. It has improved survivability
and can find targets at longer ranges and attack them with
precision weapons. The four blades are made of composites,
which have an increased ballistic survivability, and there is
a semi-automatic folding system for stowage aboard amphibious
assault ships.
2. The Z-model has an integrated avionics system (IAS)
which includes two (2) mission computers and an automatic
flight control system. Each crew station has two (2) 8x6-inch
multifunction liquid crystal displays (LCD) and one (1)
4.2x4.2-inch dual function LCD display. The communications
suite will have NON-COMSEC ARC 210 UHFNHF radios with
associated communications equipment. The navigation suite
includes a Precise Positioning System (SPS) Honeywell
embedded GPS inertial navigation system (EGI), a digital map
system, and a low-airspeed air data subsystem, which allows
weapons delivery when hovering.
3. The crew is equipped with the Optimized Top Owl (OTO)
helmet-mounted sight and display system. The OTO has a Day
Display Module (DDM) and a Night Display Module (NDM). The
AH-1Z has survivability equipment including the AN/AAR-47
Missile Warning and Laser Detection System, AN/ALE-47 Counter
Measure Dispensing System (CMOS) and the AN/APR-39 Radar
Warning Receiver to cover countermeasure dispensers, radar
warning, incoming/on-way missile warning and on-fuselage
laser-spot warning systems.
4. The following performance data and technical
characteristics are classified as annotated:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
AH-1Z Airframe:
--Countermeasure capability.......... SECRET
--Counter-countermeasures capability. SECRET
--Vulnerability to countermeasures... SECRET
--Vulnerability to electromagnetic SECRET
pulse from nuclear environmental
effects.
--Radar signature.................... SECRET
--Infrared signature................. SECRET
--Acoustic signature................. CONFIDENTIAL
--Ultraviolet signature.............. SECRET
--Mission effectiveness against CONFIDENTIAL
threats.
Target Sight System (TSS)................ Up to SECRET
Other Systems:
--Tactical Air Moving Map Capability
(TAMMAC).
--Honeywell Embedded GPS & INS (EGI) Up to SECRET
w/SPS.
--AN/ARC-210 RT 1939(A).............. Up to SECRET
--APX-123A IFF Transponder........... Up to SECRET
--VCR or DVR......................... Up to SECRET
--APR-39 Radar Warning System (RWS).. Up to SECRET
--AN/AAR-47 Missile/Laser Warning Up to SECRET
System (MLWS).
--AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser Up to SECRET
Set (CMDS).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
6. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in
the enclosed Policy Justification. A determination has been
made that Czech Republic can provide the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology being released as the
U.S. Government.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Czech Republic.
____
Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification,
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant
information is available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to
have printed in the Record the notifications which have been received.
If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such annex is
available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations
Committee, room SD-423.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:
Defense Security
Cooperation Agency,
Arlington, VA.
Hon. 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. 19-37
concerning the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $2.728
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. 19-37
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 the United Arab
Emirates.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $2.700 billion.
Other $.028 billion.
Total $2.728 billion.
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(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to four hundred fifty-two (452) Patriot Advanced
Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missiles Segment Enhanced (MSE).
Non-MDE: Also included are tools and test equipment,
support equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, spare and repair
parts, facility design, U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics, sustainment and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (AE-B-ZUT).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE-B-ZUG.
(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: May 3, 2019.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Arab Emirates (UAE)--Patriot Missile System and Related Support
Equipment
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested to
buy up to four hundred fifty-two (452) Patriot Advanced
Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missiles Segment Enhanced (MSE). Also
included are tools and test equipment, support equipment,
publications and technical documentation, personnel training
and training equipment, spare and repair parts, facility
design, U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics, sustainment and program
support. The estimated cost is $2.728 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of an important ally which has been, and
continues to be, a force for political stability and economic
progress in the Middle East. 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.
The proposed sale will enhance the UAE's capability to meet
current and future aircraft and missile threats. The UAE will
use the capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. The UAE will have no
difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed
forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor for the PAC-3 System will be Raytheon
Corporation, Andover, Massachusetts, and Lockheed-Martin,
Dallas, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed
in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed program will require
additional contractor representatives to travel to the UAE.
It is not expected additional U.S. Government personnel will
be required in country for an extended period of time.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-37
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. The Patriot Advanced
Capability-(PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) hardware
is classified CONFIDENTIAL and the associated launcher
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The PAC-3 MSE is a high velocity,
hit-to-kill, surface-to-air missile that provides critical
air and missile defense by intercepting and destroying
Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM), Air-Breathing Threats
(ABT), cruise missiles, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
2. The PAC-3 MSE 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.
3. Information on system performance capabilities,
effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker capabilities,
select software/software documentation and test data are
classified up to and including SECRET.
4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
5. A determination has been made that the Government of the
UAE 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.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
the United Arab Emirates.
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