[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 
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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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