[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 29, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5940-S5944]
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. 20-34
concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of Switzerland for defense
articles and services estimated to cost $7.452 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,
Heidi H. Grant,
Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 20-34
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 Switzerland.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $4.155 billion.
Other $3.297 billion.
Total $7.452 billion.
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(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MOE):
Thirty-six (36) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft.
Seventy-two (72) F414-GE-400 Engines (Installed).
Four (4) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft.
Eight (8) F414-GE-400 Engines (Installed).
Sixteen (16) F414-GE-400 Engines (Spares).
Forty-four (44) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems.
Twenty-five (25) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking
Infrared (ATFLIR).
Fifty-five (55) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare
Countermeasures Receiving Sets.
Fifty-five (55) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures
Systems.
Forty-eight (48) Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems--Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS).
Forty-eight (48) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems
(JHMCS).
Two hundred sixty-four (264) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile
Launchers.
Forty-eight (48) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting
Processor--Networked (DTP-N).
Twenty-seven (27) Infrared Search and Track (IRST)
Systems.
Forty (40) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Missiles.
Fifty (50) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATMs).
Six (6) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Special Air Training
Missiles (NATMs).
Four (4) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance
Units.
Ten (10) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units.
Eighteen (18) KMU-572 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-54.
Twelve (12) Bomb MK-82 500LB, General Purpose.
Twelve (12) Bomb MK-82, Inert.
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SOB II) All-Up
Round (AUR).
Eight (8) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (GTV).
Non-MdE: Also included are AN/APG-79 Active Electronically
Scanned Array (AESA) radars; High Speed Video Network (HSVN)
Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles
(NVG); AN/AVS-11 Night Vision Cueing Device (NVCD); AN/ALE-47
Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210
Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator
Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoys; launchers (LAU-1150/A,
LAU-116B/A, LAU118A); Training Aids, Devices and Spares;
Technical Data Engineering Change Proposals; Avionics
Software Support; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Data
Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global
Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; KIV-78 Dual Channel
Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); Cartridge
Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/PADs);
Technical Publications; AN/PYQ-1OC Simple Key Loader (SKL);
Aircraft Spares; other support equipment; Aircraft Armament
Equipment (AAE); aircraft ferry; transportation costs; other
technical assistance; engineering technical assistance;
contractor engineering technical support; logistics technical
assistance; Repair of Repairables (RoR); aircrew and
maintenance training; contractor logistics support; flight
test services; Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) support;
auxiliary fuel tanks, system integration and testing;
software development/integration; and other related elements
of logistics and program support. For AIM-9X: containers;
missile support and test equipment; provisioning; spare and
repair parts; personnel training and training equipment;
publications and technical data; and U.S. Government and
contractor technical assistance and other related logistics
support. For GBU-53/B SDB II and GBU-54: Detector Laser DSU-
38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, FMU-1390/B Fuze, KMU-
572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 40-inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-
53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers (WLCT); weapons
containers; munitions support and test equipment; spares and
repair parts; repair and return support; personnel training
and training equipment; publications and technical documents;
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other related elements of
logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (SZ-P-SAZ, SZ-P-LAZ, SZ-P-
SBZ); Air Force (SZ-D-YAD).
(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: September 30,
2020.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Switzerland--Fl A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft and Weapons
The Government of Switzerland has requested to buy up to
thirty-six (36) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft; seventy-two
(72) F414-GE-400 engines (installed); four (4) F/A-18F Super
Hornet aircraft; eight (8) F414-GE-400 engines (installed);
sixteen (16) F414-GE-400 engines (spares); forty-four (44)
M61A2 20MM gun systems; twenty-five (25) Advanced Targeting
Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR)/other targeting pod; fifty-
five (55) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures
Receiving sets; fifty-five (55) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated
Countermeasures systems; forty-eight (48) Multifunctional
Information Distribution Systems--Joint Tactical Radio
Systems (MIDS-JTRS); forty-eight (48) Joint Helmet Mounted
Cueing Systems (JHMCS); two hundred sixty-four (264) LAU-
127E/A guided missile launchers; forty-eight (48) AN/AYK-29
Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N); twenty-
seven (27) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems; forty
(40) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles; fifty (50)
AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATMs); six (6) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Special Air
Training Missiles (NATMs); four (4) AIM-9X Block II
Sidewinder tactical guidance units; ten (10) AIM-9X Block II
Sidewinder CATM guidance units; eighteen (18) KMU-572 JDAM
Guidance Kits for GBU-54; twelve (12) Bomb MK-82 500LB,
General Purpose; twelve (12) Bomb MK-82, Inert; twelve (12)
GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up Round (AUR);
and eight (8) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (GTV). Also
included are AN/ APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) radars; High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video
Recorder (HDVR); AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/AVS-
11 Night Vision Cueing Device (NVCD); AN/ALE-47 Electronic
Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication
System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-
55 Towed Decoys; launchers (LAU-115D/A, LAU-l16B/A, LAUl18A);
Training Aids, Devices and Spares; Technical Data Engineering
Change Proposals; Avionics Software Support; Joint Mission
Planning System (JMPS); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate
Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation;
KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe
(IFF); Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices
(CADs/PADs); Technical Publications; AN/PYQ-lOC Simple Key
Loader (SKL); Aircraft Spares; other support equipment;
Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); aircraft ferry;
transportation costs; other technical assistance; engineering
technical assistance; contractor engineering technical
support; logistics technical assistance; Repair of
Repairables (RoR); aircrew and maintenance training;
contractor logistics support; flight test services; Foreign
Liaison Officer (FLO) support; auxiliary fuel tanks, system
integration and testing; software development/integration;
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
For AIM-9X: containers; missile support and test equipment;
provisioning; spare and repair parts; personnel training and
training equipment; publications and technical data; and U.S.
Government and contractor technical assistance and other
related logistics support. For GBU-53/B SDB II and GBU-54:
Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, FMU-
139D/B Fuze, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 40-inch Wing
Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers
(WLCT); weapons containers; munitions support and test
equipment; spares and repair parts; repair and return
support; personnel training and training equipment;
publications and technical documents; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistical and
program support. The total estimated cost is $7.452 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve
the security of a friendly European nation that continues to
be an important force for political stability and economic
progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Switzerland's capability to
meet current and future threats. Switzerland currently
operates the Boeing F/A-18C/D, but that aircraft is reaching
end-of-life and will be replaced by the winner of
Switzerland's New Fighter Aircraft competition, for which the
F/A-18E/F is being considered. The primary missions of the
aircraft and associated weapons will be policing the airspace
above Switzerland and providing national defense
capabilities. Switzerland will have no difficulty absorbing
these aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be The Boeing Company, St.
Louis, MO; Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA; Raytheon
Company, El Segundo, CA; Raytheon Missile Systems Company,
Tucson, AZ; General Electric, Lynn, MA; and The Boeing
Company, St. Charles, MO. This proposal is being offered in
the context of a competition. 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 six (6) additional U.S. contractor
representatives to Switzerland on an intermittent basis for a
duration of the life of the case to support delivery of the
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft and provide supply support
management, inventory control, and equipment familiarization.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result, of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-34
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 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a single-seat and two-
seat, twin engine, multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that
can operate
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from either aircraft carriers or land bases. The F/A-18E/F
Super Hornet fills a variety of roles and provides air
superiority, fighter escort, suppression of enemy air
defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep
air support, and day and night strike missions.
a. The AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
Radar System provides the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft
with all-weather, multi-mission capability for performing
Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground targeting and attack. Air-to-Air
modes provide the capability for all-aspect target detection,
long-range search and track, automatic target acquisition,
and tracking of multiple targets. Air-to-Surface attack modes
provide high-resolution ground mapping navigation, weapon
delivery, and sensor cueing.
b. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures
Receiving Set provides the F/A-18E/F aircrew with radar
threat warnings by detecting and evaluating friendly and
hostile radar frequency threat emitters and providing
identification and status information about the emitters to
on-board Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment and the aircrew.
The Operational Flight Program (OFP) and User Data Files
(UDF) used in the AN/ALR-67(V)3 contain threat parametric
data used to identify and establish priority of detected
radar emitters.
c. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System is a
threat-adaptive dispensing system that dispenses chaff,
flares, and expendable jammers for self-protection against
airborne and ground-based Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared
threats. The Operational Flight Program (OFP) and Mission
Data Files (MDF) used in the AN/ALE-47 contain algorithms
used to calculate the best defense against specific threats.
d. The AN/ALQ-214 is an advanced airborne Integrated
Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable
modular automated system capable of intercepting,
identifying, processing received radar signals (pulsed and
continuous) and applying an optimum countermeasures technique
in the direction of the radar signal, thereby improving
individual aircraft probability of survival from a variety of
Surface-to-Air and Air-to-Air Radio Frequency (RF) threats.
The system operates in a standalone or Electronic Warfare
(EW) suite mode. In the EW suite mode, the AN/ALQ-214
operates in a fully coordinated mode with the towed
dispensable decoy, Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), and the
onboard radar in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in a
coordinated, non-interference manner sharing information
for enhanced information. The AN/ALQ-214 was designed to
operate in a high-density Electromagnetic Hostile
Environment with the ability to identify and counter a
wide variety of multiple threats, including those with
Doppler characteristics.
e. The AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT)
with the Conformal Antenna System (CAS) is a complete MARK-
XII identification system compatible with Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C and 4 (secure). A
single slide-in module that can be customized to the unique
cryptographic functions for a specific country provides the
systems secure mode capabilities. As a transponder, the CIT
is capable or replying to interrogation modes 1, 2, 3/A C
(altitude) and secure mode 4. The requirement is to upgrade
Switzerland's Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) AN/APX-
111 (V) IFF system software to implement Mode Select (Mode S)
capabilities. Beginning in early 2005 EUROCONTROL mandated
the civil community in Europe to transition to a Mode S only
system and for all aircraft to be compliant by 2009. The Mode
S Beacon System is a combined data link and Secondary
Surveillance Radar (SSR) system that was standardized in 1985
by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Mode
S provides air surveillance using a data link with a
permanent unique aircraft address. Selective Interrogation
provides higher data integrity, reduced Radio Frequency (RF)
interference levels, increased air traffic capacity, and adds
air-to-ground data link.
f. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) 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. In close combat, a pilot must
currently align the aircraft to shoot at a target. JHMCS
allows the pilot to simply look at a target to shoot. 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, the system uses a
magnetic transmitter unit fixed to the pilot's seat and a
magnetic field probe mounted on the helmet to define helmet
pointing positioning. A Helmet Vehicle Interface (HVI)
interacts with the aircraft system bus to provide signal
generation for the helmet display. This provides significant
improvement for close combat targeting and engagement.
g. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) will provide
mission planning capability for support of military aviation
operations. It will also provide support for unit-level
mission planning for all phases of military flight operations
and have the capability to provide necessary mission data for
the aircrew. JMPS will support the downloading of data to
electronics data transfer devices for transfer to aircraft
and weapon systems. A JMPS for a specific aircraft type will
consist of basic planning tools called the Joint Mission
Planning Environment (JMPE) mated with a Unique Planning
Component (UPC) provided by the aircraft program. In
addition, UPCs will be required for specific weapons,
communication devices, and moving map displays. The JMPS will
be tailored to the specific releasable configuration for the
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
h. The AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) provide imagery
sufficient for an aviator to complete night time missions
down to starlight and extreme low light conditions. The AN/
AVS-9 is designed to satisfy the F/A-18E/F mission
requirements for covert night combat, engagement, and
support. The third generation light amplification tubes
provide a high-performance, image-intensification system for
optimized F/A-18E/F night flying at terrain-masking
altitudes.
i. The AN/AVS-11 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) is capable of
high resolution imaging. This capability allows reduced
visibility weapon delivery. While the NVCD hardware is
unclassified, this item requires Enhanced End Use Monitoring
(EEUM).
j. The AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoy improves aircraft
survivability by providing an enhanced, coordinated onboard/
off-board countermeasure response to enemy threats.
k. The Multifunctional Informational Distribution System
(MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) a secure data and
voice communication network using Link-16 architecture. The
system provides enhanced situational awareness, positive
identification of participants within the network, secure
fighter-to-fighter connectivity, secure voice capability, and
ARN-118 TACAN functionality. It provides three major
functions: Air Control, Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-
to-Fighter. The MIDS JTRS can be used to transfer data in
Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface, and Air-to-Ground scenarios. The
MIDS Enhanced Interference Blanking Unit (EIBU) provides
validation and verification of equipment and concept. EIBU
enhances input/output signal capacity of the MIDS JTRS and
addresses parts obsolescence.
1. LAU-127E/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles.
It provides the electrical and mechanical interface between
the missile and launch aircraft as well as the two-way data
transfer between missile and cockpit controls and displays to
support preflight orientation and control circuits to prepare
and launch the missile.
m. Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System
(GPS) also includes Key Loading Installation and Facility
Charges. The ANAV is a 24-channel SAASM based pulse-per-
second GPS receiver built for next generation GPS technology.
n. The AN/ARC-210 Radio's Line-of-sight data transfer rates
up to 80 kb/s in a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed
communication of critical situational awareness information
for increased mission effectiveness. Software that is
reprogrammable in the field via Memory Loader/Verifier
Software making flexible use for multiple missions. The AN/
ARC-210 has embedded software with programmable cryptography
for secure communications.
o. AN/PYQ-1O(C) is the next generation of the currently
fielded AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device (DTD). The AN/PYQ-
1O(C) provides automated, secure and user-friendly methods
for managing and distributing cryptographic key material,
Signal Operating Instructions (SOI), and Electronic
Protection data. This course introduces some of the basic
components and activities associated with the AN/PYQ-1O(C) in
addition to hands-on training. Learners will become familiar
with the security features of the SKL, practice the initial
setup of the SKL, and will receive and distribute electronic
keys using the SKL.
p. KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor Mode 4/Mode 5 Identify
Friend or Foe (IFF) Crypto applique includes aircraft
installs and initial spares, to ensure proper identification
of aircraft during coalition efforts. The KIV-78 provides
cryptographic and time-of-day services for a Mark XIIA (Mode
4 and Mode 5) IFF Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT),
individual interrogator, and individual transponder.
q. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground
Encryption Device (GED). The DTU (MU-1164(C)/A) has an
embedded DAR-400EX and the GED (DI-12(C)/A) has an embedded
DAR-400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are type 1 devices.
r. High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder
(HDVR) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground Encryption Device (GED).
The HDVR has an embedded DAR-400EX and the GED has an
embedded DAR-400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are Type 1
devices.
s. The Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared
(ATFLIR)/or other targeting pod is a multi-sensor, electro-
optical targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light
television camera, laser range finder/target designator, and
laser spot tracker. It is used to provide navigation and
targeting for military aircraft in adverse weather and using
precision-guided weapons such as laser-guided bombs. It
offers much greater target resolution and imagery accuracy
than previous systems.
t. The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a long wave
infrared targeting pod in an external fuel tank outer mold
and carried on the centerline station. The IRST has an
upgraded infrared receiver and processor to provide full
system capability.
u. The Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N)
will host the geo-location capability previously resident in
the DTS, providing increased memory and speed,
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improving overall functionality. DTP-N enabled geo-
registration and targeting enhancements, when used in
conjunction with the advanced networking capabilities, will
provide near real-time dissemination of actionable
warfighting data thereby reducing kill chain times.
v. The M61A2 20MM Gun is a hydraulically, electrically or
pneumatically driven, six barrel, air-cooled, electrically
fired Gatling-style rotary cannon which fires 20MM rounds at
an extremely high rate. The M61 and its derivatives have been
the principal cannon armament of United States military
fixed-wing aircraft.
w. The F414-GE-400 Engine is a 22,000-pound class
afterburning turbofan engine. The engine features an axial
compressor with 3 fan stages and 7 high-pressure compressor
stages, and 1 high-pressure and 1 low-pressure turbine stage.
It incorporates advanced technology with the proven design
base and features a Full Authority Digital Engine Control
(FADEC) system--to provide the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with a
durable, reliable, and easy-to-maintain engine.
x. LAU-115D/A is a rail Launcher designed to enable F/A-
18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. The
launcher is suspended from the bomb rack on wing stations.
The LAU-127 launchers may be attached to the sides of the
LAU-115 for carriage missiles.
y. LAU-116B/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles.
Two launchers, one left hand and one right hand, are
installed in the underside of the aircraft fuselage at
stations 4 and 6. The launchers are recessed in cavities
within the aircraft fuselage, allowing the missiles to be
semi recessed for aerodynamic purposes. Both versions of the
LAU-116 are ejection launchers.
z. LAU-118A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable F/
A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles.
It provides the electrical and mechanical interface between
the missile and launch aircraft, as well as the two-way data
transfer between missile and cockpit controls and displays to
support preflight orientation and control circuits to prepare
and launch the missile.
aa. Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs) are designed for the
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet as small explosive devices used to
eject stores from launched devices, actuate other explosive
systems, or provide initiation for aircrew escape devices.
Propellant Actuated Devices (PADs) are a tool or specialized
mechanized device or gas generator system that is activated
by a propellant or releases or directs work through a
propellant charge. Weapons release, aircraft ejection, life
support, and fire-suppression systems are some facets that
rely heavily on CADs and PADs.
bb. Books and Other Publications includes flight manuals,
technical manuals and support of technical data and updates,
release and distribution of classified publications for the
operation and/or maintenance of the F/A-18E/F aircraft or
systems.
cc. Software provides for initial design and development of
the Electronic Warfare Software suite which encompasses AN/
ALQ-214, AN/ALE-47, ALE-55, ALR-67, as part of the System
Configuration Set (SCS) builds.
dd. Technical Data provides for the F/A-18E/F post-
production of classified test reports and other related
documentation.
ee. Training Aide and Devices provides for upgraded
classified lessons, hardware and installation for the
Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFT), Low Cost
Trainers (LCT), Aircrew courseware and spares for delivery
and installation of Systems Configuration Sets (SCS).
ff. The AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER Missile is a supersonic,
short-range Air-to-Air (A/A) guided missile which employs a
passive Infrared (IR) target acquisition system, proportional
navigational guidance, and a closed-loop position servo Fin
Actuator Unit (FAU). It represents a substantial increase in
missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the AIM-
9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I Missile configuration. The
missile includes a high off-boresight seeker, enhanced
countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of
attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet
Mounted Cueing System. The software algorithms are the most
sensitive portion of the AIM-9X missile. The software
continues to be modified via a pre-planned product
improvement (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-
countermeasure capabilities. No software source code or
algorithms will be released.
gg. AIM-9X BLK II Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) is a
flight certified inert mass simulator with a functioning
Guidance Unit (GU). The CATM is the primary aircrew training
device providing all pre-launch functions as well as
realistic aerodynamic performance that equate to carrying a
tactical missile. The CATM provides pilot training in aerial
target acquisition and use of aircraft controls/displays.
hh. AIM-9X BLK II Special Air Training Missile (NATM) is a
live flight test and training missile, with functioning GU
and RM, designed for ignition and separation. The NATM is
similar to the AIM-9X BLK II Tactical missile except the WDU-
17/B Warhead is replaced with a Telemetry Section (TM) for
streaming data to a ground station during flight and may be
fired with or without a target. The telemetry cable is
previously connected between the GU and Target Detector (TD).
An Active Optical Target Detector (AOTD) and Telemetry cable
is connected between the TD and TM. The Electronic Safety and
Arming Device (ESAD) is replaced with an ESAD simulator.
ii. AIM-9X BLK II Tactical GU, WGU-57/B, provides the
missile tracking, guidance, and control signals. The GU
provides counter-countermeasures, improved reliability and
maintainability over earlier Sidewinder models. Improvements
include: (1) upgrade/redesign to the Electronics Unit Circuit
Card Assemblies, (2) a redesigned center section harnessing,
and (3) a larger capacity missile battery.
jj. AIM-9X BLK II CATM GU, WGU-57/B, is identical to the
tactical GU except the GU and Control Actuation System (CAS)
batteries are inert and the software Captive. The software
switch tells the missile processor that it is attached to a
CATM and to ignore missile launch commands. The switch also
signals software to not enter abort mode because there is no
FAU connected to the GU.
kk. AIM-9X BLK II Multi-Purpose Training Missile (MPTM) is
a ground training device used to train ground personnel in
aircraft loading, sectionalization, maintenance,
transportation, storage procedures, and techniques. The
missile replicates external appearance and features of a
tactical AIM-9X-2 missile. The MPTM will physically interface
with loading equipment, maintenance equipment, launchers, and
test equipment. The missile is explosively and electrically
inert and is NOT flight certified.
ll. AIM-9X BLK II Dummy Air Training Missile (DATM) is used
to train ground personnel in missile maintenance, loading,
transportation, and storage procedures. All components are
completely inert. The missile contains no programmable
electrical components and is not approved for flight.
mm. AIM-9X BLK II Active Optical Target Detector (AOTD) is
newly designed for Block II. The AOTD/Data Link (AOTD/DL)
uses the latest laser technology allowing significant
increases in sensitivity, aerosol performance, low altitude
performance, and Pk (Probability of Kill). The AOTD/DL design
includes a DL for 2-way platform communication. The AOTD/DL
communicates with the GU over a serial interface which allows
the GU to receive and transmit data so that a target position
and status communication with a launching platform is
possible during missile flight.
nn. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM)
is a 500 pound JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities
of the JDAM guidance tail kit and adds a precision laser
guidance set. The LJDAM gives the weapon system an optional
semi-active laser guidance in addition to the Inertial
Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS)
guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike
moving targets. The GBU-54 consists of a laser guidance set,
KMU-572 warhead specific tail kit, and MK-82 bomb body.
oo. The GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II)
is a 250-lb class precision-guided, semi-autonomous,
conventional, air-to-ground munition used to defeat moving
targets through adverse weather from standoff range. The SDB
II has deployable wings and fins and uses GPS/INS guidance,
network-enabled datalink (Link-16 and UHF), and a multi-mode
seeker (millimeter wave radar, imaging infrared) to
autonomously search, acquire, track, and defeat targets. The
SDB II employs a multi-effects warhead (Blast, Fragmentation,
and Shaped-Charge) for maximum lethality against armored and
soft targets. The SDB II weapon system consists of the AUR
weapon; a 4-place common carriage system; and mission
planning system application.
pp. SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (GTV) is an SDB II
configuration used for land or sea range-based testing of the
SDB II weapon system. The GTV has common flight
characteristics of an SDB II AUR, but in place of the multi-
effects warhead is a Flight Termination, Tracking, and
Telemetry (FTTT) subassembly that mirrors the AUR
multieffects warhead's size and mass properties, but provides
safe flight termination, free flight tracking and telemetry
of encrypted data from the GTV to the data receivers. The SDB
II GTV can have either inert or live fuses. All other flight
control, guidance, data-link, and seeker functions are
representative of the SDB II AUR.
qq. SDB II Captive Carry Reliability Test (CCRT) vehicles
are an SDB II configuration primarily used for reliability
data collection during carriage. The CCRT has common
characteristics of an SDB II AUR but with an inert warhead
and fuze. The CCRT has an inert mass in place of the warhead
that mimics the warhead's mass properties. The CCRT is a
flight capable representative of the SDB II AUR but is not
approved for release from any aircraft. Since all other
flight control, guidance, data-link, and seeker functions are
representative of the SDB II AUR, this configuration could be
used for any purpose where an inert round without telemetry
or termination capability would be useful.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware or 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.
4. A determination has been made that Switzerland can
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the
sensitive
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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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Switzerland.
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