[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 118 (Monday, July 15, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4818-S4820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  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. 19-39 
     concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of the Greece for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $600 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,
                                                Gregory M. Kausner
       (For Charles W. Hooper, Lieutenant General, USA, Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 19-39

     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 Greece.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $300 million.
       Other $300 million.
       Total $300 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Seven (7) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters, equipped with 
     the following:
       Ten (10) APS-1 53(V) Multi-Mode Radars (7 installed, 3 
     spares).
       Eighteen (18) 1700 GE-401 C Engines (14 installed, 4 
     spares).
       Seven (7) Airborne Low Frequency System (ALFS) (7 
     installed).
       Ten (10) AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems (7 
     installed, 3 spares).
       Eighteen (18) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial 
     Navigation Systems with Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing 
     Module (SAASM) (14 installed, 4 spares).
       One-thousand (1,000) AN/SSQ-36/53/62 Sonobuoys.
       Two (2) AGM-114 M36-E9 Captive Air Training Missiles 
     (CATM).
       Four (4) AGM-1 14Q Hellfire Training Missiles.
       One Hundred (100) Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System 
     (APKWS) Rockets Thirty (30) MK 54 Torpedoes.
       Twelve (12) M-240D Crew Served Guns.
       Twelve (12) GAU-21 Crew Served Guns.
       Non-MDE: Also included are eighteen (18) AN/ARC-210 APX-
     1990A(C) Radios with COMSEC (14 installed and 4 spares); 
     twenty-four (24) AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Devices; ten (10) AN/
     APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders (8 
     installed, 2 spares); spare engine containers; facilities 
     study, design, and construction; spare and repair parts; 
     support and test equipment; communication equipment; ferry 
     support; publications and technical documentation; personnel 
     training and training equipment; U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistical and 
     program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Navy (GR-P-SCK).
       (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: July 12, 2019.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                Greece--MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters

       The Government of Greece has requested to buy up to seven 
     (7) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters equipped with ten (10) 
     APS-1 53(V) Multi-Mode Radars (7 installed, 3 spares); 
     eighteen (18) 1700 GE-401 C Engines (14 installed, 4 spares); 
     seven (7) Airborne Low Frequency System (ALFS) (7 installed); 
     ten (10) AN/ AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems (7 
     installed, 3 spares); eighteen (18) Embedded Global 
     Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selective 
     Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) (14 installed, 4 
     spares); one-thousand (1,000) AN/SSQ-36/53/62 Sonobuoys; two 
     (2) AGM-114 M36-E9 Captive Air Training Missiles (CA TM); 
     four (4) AGM-114Q Hellfire Training Missiles; one Hundred 
     (100) Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System

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     (APKWS) Rockets; thirty (30) MK 54 Torpedoes; twelve (12) M-
     2400 Crew Served Guns; and twelve (12) GAU-21 Crew Served 
     Guns. Also included are eighteen (18) AN/ARC-210 APX-1990A(C) 
     Radios with COMSEC (14 installed and 4 spares); twenty-four 
     (24) AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Devices; ten (10) AN/APX-123 
     Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders (8 installed, 
     2 spares); spare engine containers; facilities study, design, 
     and construction; spare and repair parts; support and test 
     equipment; communication equipment; ferry support; 
     publications and technical documentation; personnel training 
     and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistics support services; and 
     other related elements of logistical and program support. The 
     estimated total case value is $600 million.
       This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and 
     national security objectives by helping to improve the 
     security of a NATO ally, which is an important partner for 
     political stability and economic progress in Europe. The MH-
     60R helicopters will bolster the Hellenic Navy's ability to 
     support NATO and remain interoperable with the U.S. and the 
     NATO alliance.
       The proposed sale will improve Greece's capability to meet 
     current and future threats. The MH-60R Multi-Mission 
     Helicopter will provide the capability to perform anti-
     surface and anti-submarine warfare missions along with the 
     ability to perform secondary missions including vertical 
     replenishment, search and rescue, and communications relay. 
     Greece 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 contractor will be Lockheed Martin Rotary and 
     Mission Systems in Owego, New York. There are no known offset 
     agreements in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of five (5) additional U.S. Government personnel 
     and five (5) contractor representatives to Greece.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 19-39

     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 MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter is employed 
     primarily for anti-submarine and antisurface warfare 
     missions. The MH-60R carries several sensors and data links 
     to enhance its ability to work in a network-centric battle 
     group and as an extension of its home ship/main operating 
     base. The mission systems consists of the following sensors 
     and subsystems: an acoustics system consisting of a dipping 
     sonar, sonobuoys, and acoustics processor; MultiMode Radar 
     (MMR) with integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) 
     interrogator; Radios with COMSEC; Electronic Support Measures 
     (ESM); Integrated Self-Defense (ISD); and Multi-Spectral 
     Targeting System (MTS). Also, Night Vision Devices (AN/AVS-9) 
     are included for CONOPS and interoperability with USN. It can 
     carry AGM-1 14NB/K/N Hellfire missiles and Mk 46/54 
     lightweight torpedoes to engage surface and sub-surface 
     targets. The Hellenic Navy MH-60R platform will include 
     provisions for the Mk 54 lightweight torpedo. The MH-60R 
     weapons system is classified up to SECRET. Unless otherwise 
     noted below, MH-60R hardware and support equipment, test 
     equipment and maintenance spares are unclassified except when 
     electrical power is applied to hardware containing volatile 
     data storage. Technical data and documentation for MH-60R 
     weapons systems (to include sub-systems and weapons listed 
     below) are classified up to SECRET. The sensitive 
     technologies include:
       a. The AGM-114 HELLFIRE missile is an air-to-surface 
     missile with a multi-mission, multi-target, precision strike 
     capability. The HELLLFIRE can be launched from multiple air 
     platforms and is the primary precision weapon for the United 
     States Army. The highest level for release of the AGM-114 
     HELLFIRE is SECRET, based upon the software. The highest 
     level of classified information that could be disclosed by a 
     proposed sale or by testing of the end item is SECRET; the 
     highest level that must be disclosed for production, 
     maintenance, or training is CONFIDENTIAL. Reverse engineering 
     could reveal CONFIDENTIAL information. Vulnerability data, 
     countermeasures, vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and 
     threat definitions are classified SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL.
       b. Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser 
     guided rocket to counter the fast attack craft and fast 
     inshore attack craft threat. APKWS hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
       c. The lightweight air launched torpedo (Mk54) is used for 
     surface and subsurface targets. The acquisition of Mk54 will 
     include ancillary equipment and publications.
       d. Communications security (COMSEC) devices contain 
     sensitive encryption algorithms and keying material. The 
     purchasing country has previously been released and 
     utilizes COMSEC devices in accordance with set procedures 
     and without issue. COMSEC devices will be classified up to 
     SECRET when keys are loaded.
       e. Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) (KIV-78) contains 
     embedded security devices containing sensitive encryption 
     algorithms and keying material. The purchasing country will 
     utilize COMSEC devices in accordance with set procedures. The 
     AN/APX-123 is classified up to SECRET.
       f. GPS/PPS/SAASM--Global Positioning System (OPS) provides 
     a space-based Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that 
     has reliable location and time information in all weather and 
     at all times and anywhere on or near the earth when and where 
     there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more OPS 
     satellites. Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module 
     (SAASM) (AN/PSN-11) is used by military OPS receivers to 
     allow decryption of precision OPS coordinates. In addition, 
     the OPS Antenna System (GAS-I) provides protection from enemy 
     manipulation of the OPS system. The OPS hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical power is applied, the system is 
     classified up to SECRET.
       g. Acoustics algorithms are used to process dipping sonar 
     and sonobuoy data for target tracking and for the Acoustics 
     Mission Planner (AMP), which is a tactical aid employed to 
     optimize the deployment of sonobuoys and the dipping sonar. 
     Acoustics hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The acoustics system is 
     classified up to SECRET when environmental and threat 
     databases are loaded and/or the system is processing acoustic 
     data.
       h. The AN/APS-153 multi-mode radar with an integrated IFF 
     and Inverse Synthetic Aperture (ISAR) provides target 
     surveillance/detection capability. The AN/APS-153 hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical power is applied and mission 
     data loaded, the AN/APS-153 is classified up to SECRET.
       i. The AN/ALQ-210 (ESM) system identifies the location of 
     an emitter. The ability of the system to identify specific 
     emitters depends on the data provided by Hellenic Navy. The 
     AN/ALQ-210 hardware is Unclassified. When electrical power is 
     applied and mission data loaded, the AN/ALQ-210 system is 
     classified up to SECRET.
       j. The AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-spectral Targeting System (MTS) 
     operates in day/night and adverse weather conditions. Imagery 
     is provided by a Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor, a 
     color/monochrome day television (DTV) camera, and a Low-Light 
     TV (LLTV). The AN/AAS-44C(V) hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. When 
     electrical power is applied, the AN/AAS-44C(V) is classified 
     up to SECRET.
       k. Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHFNHF) Radios 
     (ARC 210) contain embedded sensitive encryption algorithms 
     and keying material. The purchasing country will utilize 
     COMSEC devices in accordance with set procedures. The ARC-210 
     hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical power is applied 
     and mission data loaded, the ARC-210 is classified up to 
     SECRET.
       l. Advanced Data Transfer System (ADTS) with Type 1 
     encryption for data at rest.
       m. Satellite Communications Demand Assigned Multiple Access 
     (SATCOM DAMA), which provides increased, interoperable 
     communications capabilities with US forces. SATCOM DAMA 
     hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. When electrical power is applied 
     and mission data loaded these systems are classified up to 
     SECRET.
       2. All the mission data, including sensitive parameters, is 
     loaded from an off board station before each flight and does 
     not stay with the aircraft after electrical power has been 
     removed. Sensitive technologies are protected as defined in 
     the program protection and anti-tamper plans. The mission 
     data and off board station are classified up to SECRET.
       3. 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.
       4. 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 Greece can provide the same degree of protection 
     for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. 
     Government.
       5. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Greece.

Certification Pursuant to Sec. 620C(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
                            1961, as Amended

       Pursuant to Section 620C(d) of the foreign Assistance Act 
     of 1961, as amended (the Act), Executive Order 12163 and 
     State Department Delegation of Authority No. 245-2, I hereby 
     certify that the furnishing to Greece of seven MH-60R Multi-
     Mission Helicopters and related equipment is consistent with 
     the principles contained in Section 620C(b) of the Act.
       This certification will be made part of the notification to 
     Congress under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
     as amended, regarding the proposed sale of the above-named 
     articles and services and is bused on the justification 
     accompanying such notification, of which such justification 
     constitutes a full explanation.
                                                  Andrea Thompson,
                                          Undersecretary of State.

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