[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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