[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 178 (Monday, October 19, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6065-S6069]
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. 20-67 
     concerning the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Finland for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $14.7 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. 20-67

     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 Finland.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment * $9.2 billion.
       Other $5.5 billion.
       Total $14.7 billion.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Fifty (50) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft.
       Eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft.
       Fourteen (14) EA-18G Growler Aircraft.
       One hundred sixty-six (166) F414-GE-400 Engines (144 
     installed and 22 spares).
       Five hundred (500) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) 
     All-Up Round (AUR).
       Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (GTV).
       Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Captive Carry Reliability 
     Trainers.
       One hundred fifty (150) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical 
     Missiles.
       Thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air 
     Training Missiles (CATMs).
       Thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance 
     Units.
       Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units.
       One hundred sixty (160) AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapons 
     (JSOW).
       Two Hundred (200) AGM-158B-2B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff 
     Missile Extended Range All Up Rounds (JASSM ER AUR).
       Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicles (STV).
       Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITV).
       Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test Vehicles (JTV).
       Two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff 
     Missile (JASSM) with Telemetry Instrumental Kits.
       Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missiles 
     (DATM).
       One hundred twenty (120) BLU-117B/B 2000LB GP Bombs.
       One hundred twenty (120) KMU-556F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM).
       Three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes.
       Two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainers (JDAM).
       Thirty (30) BLU-109C/B 2000LB Bombs.
       Thirty (30) KMU-557F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM).

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       Two (2) BLU-109(D-1)/B 2000LB Bombs.
       One hundred two (102) BLU-111B/B 500LB General Purpose 
     Bombs.
       One hundred two (102) KMU-572F/B JDAM Bomb Tail Kits.
       Six (6) MK-82-0,1 500LB, General Purpose Bombs, Inert.
       Fifty-one (51) BLU-110B/B 1000LB General Purpose Bombs.
       Fifty (50) KMU-559F/B Bomb Tail Kits.
       Fifty-eight (58) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems.
       Thirty-two (32) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared 
     (ATFLIR).
       Thirty-two (32) Sniper Targeting Pods.
       Fourteen (14) Advanced Electronic Attack Kit for EA-18G.
       Sixty-five (65) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare 
     Countermeasures Receiving Sets.
       Sixty-five (65) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures 
     Systems.
       Seventy-four (74) Multifunctional Information Distribution 
     Systems--Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS).
       Eighty-nine (89) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems 
     (JHMCS).
       Three hundred seventy-seven (377) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile 
     Launchers.
       Seventy-four (74) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting 
     Processor--Networked (DTP-N).
       Twenty-five (25) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems.
       Eight (8) Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Sets.
       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 Devices (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-116B/A, LAU118A); AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod; 
     Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Accurate Navigation 
     (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; Aircraft 
     Armament Equipment (AAE); Aircraft Ferry transportation; 
     Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Support; Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, 
     FMU-139D(D-2)/B fuzes; MK84-4 2000LB General Purpose Inert 
     Bombs, MK83 Bomb General Purpose Inert Bombs; KMU-557C(D-2)/B 
     tail kits; KMU-572C(D-2)/B tail kits; Detector Laser DSU-38A/
     B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-559C(D-2)/B load 
     trainer; Wing Release Lanyard Assemblies; AGM-154C-1 JSOW 
     Captive Flight Vehicles, Dummy Air Training Missiles, AGM-
     154C-1 JSOW mission planning, integration support and 
     testing, munitions storage security and training, weapon 
     operational flight program software development; weapons 
     containers; aircraft and munitions support and test 
     equipment; communications equipment; provisioning, spares and 
     repair parts; weapons repair and return support; personnel 
     training and training equipment; weapon systems software, 
     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 (FI-P-SAC; FI-P-AAN; FI-P-
     AAO); Air Force (FI-D-YAB; FI-D-YAE; FI-D-YAJ).
       (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: October 9, 2020.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

          Finland--F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft and Weapons

       The Government of Finland has requested to buy fifty (50) 
     F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft; eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet 
     aircraft; fourteen (14) EA-18G Growler aircraft; one hundred 
     sixty-six (166) F414-GE-400 engines (144 installed and 22 
     spares); five hundred (500) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II 
     (SDB II) All-Up Round (AUR); twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II 
     Guided Test Vehicles (GTV); twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II 
     Captive Carry Reliability Trainers; one hundred fifty (150) 
     AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Missiles; thirty-two (32) 
     AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles 
     (CATMs); thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical 
     Guidance Units; eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM 
     Guidance Units; one hundred sixty (160) AGM-154C-1 Joint 
     Stand Off Weapons (JSOW); two hundred (200) AGM-158B-2B Joint 
     Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range All Up Rounds 
     (JASSM ER AUR); two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test 
     Vehicles (STV); two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Instrumented Test 
     Vehicles (ITV); two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test 
     Vehicles (JTV); two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert Joint Air-to-Surface 
     Standoff Missile (JASSM) with Telemetry Instrumental Kits; 
     two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missiles 
     (DATM); one hundred twenty (120) BLU-117B/B 2000LB GP Bombs; 
     one hundred twenty (120) KMU-556F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM); 
     three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes; two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B 
     Trainers (JDAM); thirty (30) BLU-109C/B 2000LB Bombs; thirty 
     (30) KMU-557F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM); two (2) BLU-109(D-1)/B 
     2000LB Bombs; one hundred two (102) BLU-111B/B 500LB General 
     Purpose Bombs; one hundred two (102) KMU-572F/B JDAM Bomb 
     Tail Kits; six (6) MK-82-0,1 500LB, General Purpose Bombs, 
     Inert; fifty-one (51) BLU-1 10B/B 1000LB General Purpose 
     Bombs; fifty (50) KMU-559F/B Bomb Tail Kits; fifty-eight (58) 
     M61A2 20MM Gun Systems; thirty-two (32) Advanced Targeting 
     Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR); thirty-two (32) Sniper 
     Targeting Pods; fourteen (14) Advanced Electronic Attack Kit 
     for EA-18G; sixty-five (65) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare 
     Countermeasures Receiving Sets; sixty-five (65) AN/ALQ-214 
     Integrated Countermeasures Systems; seventy-four (74) 
     Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Joint 
     Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS); eighty-nine (89) Joint 
     Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS); three hundred seventy-
     seven (377) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile Launchers; seventy-four 
     (74) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked 
     (DTP-N); twenty-five (25) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) 
     Systems; and eight (8) Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-
     MB) sets. 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 Devices (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-116B/A, LAU118A); AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod; 
     Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Accurate Navigation 
     (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; Aircraft 
     Armament Equipment (AAE); Aircraft Ferry transportation; 
     Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Support; Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, 
     FMU-139D(D-2)/B fuzes; MK84-4 2000LB General Purpose Inert 
     Bombs, MK83 Bomb General Purpose Inert Bombs; KMU-557C(D-2)/B 
     tail kits; KMU-572C(D-2)/B tail kits; Detector Laser DSU-38A/
     B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-559C(D-2)/B load 
     trainer; Wing Release Lanyard Assemblies; AGM-154C-1 JSOW 
     Captive Flight Vehicles, Dummy Air Training Missiles, AGM-
     154C-1 JSOW mission planning, integration support and 
     testing, munitions storage security and training, weapon 
     operational flight program software development; weapons 
     containers; aircraft and munitions support and test 
     equipment; communications equipment; provisioning, spares and 
     repair parts; weapons repair and return support; personnel 
     training and training equipment; weapon systems software, 
     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 $14.7 billion.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by improving the 
     security of a trusted partner which is an important force for 
     political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is 
     vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Finland in 
     developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense 
     capability.
       The proposed sale of F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs and associated 
     weapons will provide Finland with a credible defense 
     capability to deter aggression in the region and ensure 
     interoperability with U.S. Forces. The proposed sale will 
     replace Finland's retiring F/A-18C/Ds and enhance its air-to-
     air and air-to-ground self-defense capability. Finland 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 Lockheed Martin, 
     Troy, AL. This proposal is being offered in the context of a 
     competition. If the proposal is accepted, it is expected that 
     offset agreements will be required. Any offset agreement will 
     be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
     contractor(s).
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of six (6) additional U.S. contractor 
     representatives to Finland on an intermittent basis for a 
     duration of the life of the case to support delivery of the 
     F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler 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. 20-67

     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 Super Hornet (single seat) and F/A-18F Super 
     Hornet and EA-18G Growler (dual seat), twin engine, multi-
     mission fighter/attack aircraft that can operate from either 
     aircraft carriers or land bases. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 
     and EA-18G Growler 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 and EA-

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     18G Growler 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 on-
     board 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 
     Finland'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 and EA-18G Growler.
       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 and EA-18G 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.
       l. 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) 
     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, 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-

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     style rotary cannon which fires 20MM rounds at an extremely 
     high rate. The M6l and its derivatives have been the 
     principal cannon armament of United States military fixed-
     wing aircraft.
       w. The F414-GE-400 Engines is a 22,000-pound class 
     afterbuming 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-l8E/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-
     I8E/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-l16B/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. The Advanced Electronic Attack Kit for the EA-18G 
     Growler consists of the ALQ-2l8(V)2 Tactical Jamming 
     Receiver, ALQ-227(V) 1 Communication Countermeasure Set, CN-
     1717/A Interference Cancellation System, CP-2640/ALQ 
     Electronic Attack Unit, R-2674(C)/A Joint Tactical Terminal 
     Receiver (JTTR) and associated hardware required for 
     installation.
       bb. Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Sets provides 
     a mid-band jamming capability for the EA-18G. On aircraft, 
     two NGJ-MB pods, referred to as a shipset, work in 
     conjunction with one another to provide full-uninterrupted 
     azimuth coverage. NGJ-MB is designed to operate as a 
     symmetric loadout, with one each on stations 3 and 9.
       cc. The SNIPER Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-optical 
     targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light television 
     camera, laser rangefinder/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.
       dd. AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod is a multi-sensor, 
     electro-optical targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-
     light television camera, laser rangefinder/target designator, 
     and laser spot tracker. It significantly increases the combat 
     effectiveness of the aircraft during day night and other 
     weather conditions in the attack of air and ground missions. 
     The targeting pod contains high resolution forward looking 
     infrared sensors that displays an infrared image of the 
     target to the aircrew.
       ee. 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.
       ff. 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.
       gg. 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.
       hh. Technical Data provides for the F/A-18E/F post-
     production of classified test reports and other related 
     documentation.
       ii. 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).
       2. 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 ATM-9X missile. The software 
     continues to be modified via a preplanned product improvement 
     (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-countermeasure 
     capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will be 
     released.
       a. 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.
       b. 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.
       c. 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.
       d. 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.
       e. 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.
       f. 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.
       3. 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, semi-active 
     laser) 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 tactical all-up round (AUR) weapon, a 4-place 
     common carriage system, and mission planning system munitions 
     application program (MAP). The carriage system is the BRU-
     61B/A. The BRU and the MAP are not further described here. 
     Two other operable configurations, two maintenance training 
     configurations, and two containers of the system are 
     described as follows:
       a. SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (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 fuzes. All other flight 
     control, guidance, data-link, and seeker functions are 
     representative of the SDB II AUR.
       b. SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCVs), formerly known as 
     Captive Carry Reliability Test (CCRT) vehicles are an SDB II 
     configuration primarily used for reliability data collection 
     during carriage. The CCV has common characteristics of an SDB 
     II AUR but with an inert warhead and fuze. The CCV has an 
     inert mass in place of the warhead that mimics the warhead's 
     mass properties. The CCV is a flight capable representative 
     of the SDB II AUR but has not yet been approved for release 
     from any aircraft. Since all other flight control, guidance, 
     data-link, and seeker functions are representative of the SDB 
     II AUR, with flight release approval, this configuration 
     could be used for any purpose where an inert round without 
     telemetry or termination capability would be useful.
       c. The SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT) is a mass 
     mockup of the tactical AUR used for load crew and maintenance 
     training. It does not contain energetics, a

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     live fuze, or any classified or hazardous material. It is not 
     flight certified.
       d. The SDB II Practical Explosive Ordinance Disposal 
     Trainer (PEST) is an EOD training unit with sections and 
     internal subassemblies which are identical to, or correlate 
     to, the external hardware, sections and internal 
     subassemblies of the tactical AUR. The PEST does not contain 
     energetics, a live fuze, classified or hazardous material. It 
     is not flight certified.
       e. The SDB II single round container, nomenclature CNU-714/
     U, is airtight sealable and contains a BIT harness assembly 
     that allows for BIT testing and software reprogramming 
     without the need for removing the cover assembly. The base 
     assembly contains a humidity indicator, a breather valve, and 
     a desiccant port/BIT access cover on the aft side of the 
     container. There are also two forklift pockets located on the 
     base assembly. Internally, the CNU-714/U contains separate 
     upper and lower cradle assemblies. The lower cradle assembly 
     is attached to the base assembly on top of four wire rope 
     shock insulators, which provide shock isolation during 
     transport. The upper cradle assembly provides an interface 
     with standard Air Force loading equipment. The CNU-714/U 
     lower cradle assembly contains indexing blocks that allow 
     multiple lower cradle assemblies to be placed on the ground, 
     side-by-side, for quick loading of a BRU-61.
       f. The SDB II dual round container, nomenclature CNU-715/U, 
     is airtight sealable and contains two BIT harness assemblies 
     that allow for BIT testing and software reprogramming without 
     the need for removing the cover assembly. The base assembly 
     contains a breather valve and a desiccant port/BIT access 
     cover on the aft side of the container. The dual container 
     has two separate lower cradle assemblies. Each lower cradle 
     assembly is attached to the base assembly on top of four wire 
     rope shock insulators, which provide shock isolation during 
     transport. The lower cradles of the CNU-715/U are not 
     detachable from the base assembly. The cover assembly 
     contains a humidity indicator and four latch assemblies to 
     aid in the stacking of CNU-715/U containers on top of each 
     other. There are also two sets of forklift pockets, laterally 
     and longitudinally, located on the base assembly.
       4. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile 
     Extended Range (JASSM ER) is an extended range low-
     observable, highly survivable subsonic cruise missile 
     designed to penetrate next generation air defense systems en-
     route to target. It is designed to kill hard, medium 
     hardened, soft and area type targets. The extended range over 
     the baseline was obtained by going from a turbo jet to a 
     turbo-fan engine and by reconfiguring the fuel tanks for 
     added capacity. Classification of the technical data and 
     information on the AGM-158's performance, capabilities, 
     systems, subsystems, operations, and maintenance will range 
     from UNCLASSIFIED to SECRET.
       a. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile 
     (JASSM) software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing assets are 
     required for software development, integration, and test in 
     the lab environment as well as ground mount operations before 
     STV or Live Fire assets can be loaded on the aircraft to 
     execute Airworthiness, Flight Test, and Live Fire events. 
     These assets are for testing in the contiguous United States 
     and will not be exported. Software development will be to the 
     extent necessary to produce Engineering Releases needed to 
     conduct airworthiness, integration and live fire testing. 
     Testing equipment is CLASSIFIED.
       b. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicle (STV) is 
     equipped with Intelligent Test Instrumentation Kit (iTIK). 
     These assets will be used as part of the airworthiness data 
     collection process to ensure safe separation of the munition 
     from the aircraft. These missiles will be handled and stored 
     in custom individual containers. These two (2) missiles are 
     for testing in the contiguous United States and will not be 
     exported. Software development will be to the extent 
     necessary to produce Engineering Releases needed to conduct 
     airworthiness, integration and live fire testing.
       c. The AGM-158B-2 (JASSM) Instrumented Test Vehicle (ITV) 
     is equipped with iTIK. This asset will be utilized to capture 
     flight data information in a ``Captive Carry'' configuration. 
     The information collected will ensure the munition can be 
     safely carried and is required as part of the airworthiness 
     process prior to launch of the STV, JTV, and the Live Fire 
     asset. These missiles will be handled and stored in custom 
     individual containers. This missile is for testing in the 
     contiguous United States and will not be exported. Software 
     development will be to the extent necessary to produce 
     Engineering Releases needed to conduct airworthiness, 
     integration and live fire testing.
       d. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test Vehicle (JTV) is not 
     equipped with an iTIK. These assets will be used as part of 
     the airworthiness data collection process to ensure safe 
     jettison of the munition from the aircraft. These missiles 
     will be handled and stored in custom individual containers. 
     These two (2) missiles are for testing in the contiguous 
     United States and will not be exported. Software development 
     will be to the extent necessary to produce Engineering 
     Releases needed to conduct airworthiness, integration and 
     live fire testing.
       e. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missile (DATM) 
     is a missile for maintenance (Weapon Load Crew) training with 
     container.
       5. The GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 
     2,000-lb Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System 
     (INS/GPS) guided precision air-to-ground munition. The GBU-31 
     consists of a KMU-556 warhead specific tail kit, and MK-84 
     bomb body.
       6. The GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 500-
     lb Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/
     GPS) guided precision air-to-ground munition. The GBU-38 
     consists of a KMU-572 warhead specific tail kit, and MK-82 
     bomb body.
       7. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) is 
     a 500-lb JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities of the 
     JDAM guidance tail it and adds a precision laser guidance 
     set. The LJDAM gives the weapon system an optional semi-
     active laser guidance in addition to the Internal 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.
       8. The AGM-154 JSOW is used by Navy, Marine Corps, and Air 
     Force, and allows aircraft to attack well-defended targets in 
     day, night, and adverse weather conditions. The JSOW C and C-
     1 utilize GPS/INS guidance and an uncooled imaging infrared 
     seeker for terminal guidance, Autonomous Acquisition, and 
     provides a precision targeting, 500-lb-class tandem warhead 
     that is the Navy's primary standoff weapon against hardened 
     targets. The JSOW C-1 added the Link-16 datalink enabling a 
     robust and flexible capability against high-value stationary 
     land targets and moving maritime target capability. JSOW C-1 
     can fly via two dimensional and three dimensional waypoints 
     to the target, offering the optimal path around Integrated 
     Air Defense Systems (IADS).
       The JSOW incorporates components, software, and technical 
     design information that are considered sensitive. The 
     following JSOW-C components being conveyed by the proposed 
     sale include the GPS/INS, IIR seeker, INS OFP software and 
     missile operational characteristics and performance data. 
     These elements are essential to the ability of the JSOW-C 
     missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide 
     range of operational, tactical, and environmental conditions.
       9. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
     components, and services included in this potential sale is 
     SECRET.
       10. 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.
       11. A determination has been made that Finland 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.
       12. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Finland.

     

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