[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1930-S1933]
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                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam 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. Robert Menendez,
     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. 22-14, 
     concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to the Government of Bulgaria for defense articles 
     and services estimated to cost $1.673 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,
                                                  James A. Hursch,
                                                         Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal no. 22-14

     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 Bulgaria.

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       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0.978 billion.
       Other $0.695 billion.
       Total $1.673 billion.
       Funding Source: National Funds.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Four (4) F-16 C Block 70 Aircraft.
       Four (4) F-16 D Block 70 Aircraft.
       Eleven (11) F100-GE-129D Engines (8 installed, 3 spares).
       Eleven (11) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) 
     (8 installed, 3 spares).
       Eleven (11) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array 
     (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (8 installed, 3 
     spares).
       Eleven (11) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (8 
     installed, 3 spares).
       Eleven (11) LN-260 or equivalent Embedded Global 
     Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) 
     (EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module 
     (SAASM) and Precise Positioning Service (PPS) (8 installed, 3 
     spares).
       Nineteen (19) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 
     (AMRAAM) AIM-120C-7/C-8 or equivalent Missiles.
       Two (2) AMRAAM Guidance Sections.
       Forty-eight (48) LAU-129A Launchers (40 installed, 8 
     spares).
       Twenty-eight (28) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs).
       Two (2) SDB Guided Test Vehicles (GTVs).
       Eleven (11) M61A1 Vulcan Cannons (8 installed, 3 spares).
       Four (4) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs).
       Twelve (12) Multifunctional Information Distribution System 
     with Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) (aircraft 
     terminals and ground station terminals) (10 installed, 2 
     spares).
       Twenty (20) AIM-9X Block II Missiles.
       Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Captive Air Training Missiles 
     (CATMs).
       Four (4) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Guidance Units.
       Four (4) AIM-9X Block II CATM Guidance Units.
       Twenty-four (24) FMU-139 or FMU-152 Fuze Systems.
       Twelve (12) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition Tail Kits 
     for 500LB GBU-38 or Laser JDAM GBU-54.
       Twelve (12) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups (AFGs) for Enhanced 
     Paveway II EGBU-49.
       Twelve (12) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups 
     (ECCGs) for EPII EGBU-49.
       Twenty-four (24) MK-82 or BLU-111 or equivalent Bomb 
     Bodies.
       Six (6) MK-82 Inert Bombs.
       Two (2) GBU-39 SDB I Practice Bombs.
       Non-MDE: Also included are AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-126 or 
     equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) with 
     Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT); Joint Helmet 
     Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) or Scorpion Hybrid 
     Optical-based Inertial Tacker (HObIT) helmet mounted 
     displays; AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent Electronic 
     Warfare (EW) systems; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser 
     Systems (CMDS), KY-58M Cryptographic Devices, KIV-78 
     Cryptographic Devices, and Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); Joint 
     Mission Planning Systems (JMPS) or equivalent; AIM-120 
     Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); PGU-28 High Explosive 
     Incendiary (HEI) ammunition; PGU-27 training rounds (non 
     HEI); ARD-446 impulse cartridges; ARD-863 impulse cartridges; 
     BBU-36/B impulse cartridges; BBU-35/B impulse cartridges; MK-
     124 smoke flares; MJU-7/B flare cartridges L463 or MJU-53 or 
     equivalent; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT) 
     Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-890 adapter for CMBRE; 
     ADU-891 adapter for CMBRE; Night Vision Devices (NVD); NVD 
     Spare Image Intensifier Tubes; Remote Operated Video Enhanced 
     Receiver (ROVER) 6i units; Tactical Network ROVER Kit; DSU-38 
     laser sensors for GBU-54; Cartridge Actuated Device/
     Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/PADs); GBU-39 tactical 
     training rounds; BRU-57 bomb racks; BRU-61 bomb racks; MAU-12 
     bomb racks and TER-9A triple ejection racks; other chaff and 
     flare, ammunition, and pylons; launcher adaptors and weapons 
     interfaces; fuel tanks and attached hardware; travel pods; 
     aircraft and weapons integration, test, and support 
     equipment; electronic warfare database and mission data file 
     development; precision measurement and calibration laboratory 
     equipment; secure communications; cryptographic equipment; 
     precision navigation equipment; aircraft and personnel 
     support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; repair 
     and return services; maps, publications, and technical 
     documentation; studies and surveys; classified/unclassified 
     software and software support; personnel training and 
     training equipment; facilities and facility management, 
     design and/or construction services; U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistical and 
     program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (BU-D-SAD) and Navy 
     (BU-P-AAH, BU-P-LBC).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BU-D-SAB.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed 
     to be Paid: None known at this time.
       (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: April 4, 2022.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                  Bulgaria--F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft

       The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy four (4) F-
     16 C Block 70 aircraft; four (4) F-16 D Block 70 aircraft; 
     eleven (11) F100-GE-129D engines (8 installed, 3 spares); 
     eleven (11) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) 
     (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) AN/APG-83 Active 
     Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam 
     Radars (SABR) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Modular 
     Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (8 installed, 3 spares); 
     eleven (11) LN-260 or equivalent Embedded Global Positioning 
     System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) with 
     Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) and 
     Precise Positioning Service (PPS) (8 installed, 3 spares); 
     nineteen (19) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 
     (AMRAAM) AIM-120C-7/C-8 or equivalent missiles; two (2) 
     AMRAAM Guidance Sections; forty-eight (48) LAU-129A launchers 
     (40 installed, 8 spares); twenty-eight (28) GBU-39/B Small 
     Diameter Bombs (SDBs); two (2) SDB Guided Test Vehicles 
     (GTVs); eleven (11) M61A1 Vulcan Cannons (8 installed, 3 
     spares); four (4) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods 
     (ATPs); twelve (12) Multifunctional Information Distribution 
     System with Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) 
     (aircraft terminals and ground station terminals) (10 
     installed, 2 spares); twenty (20) AIM-9X Block II missiles; 
     eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Captive Air Training Missiles 
     (CATMs); four (4) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Guidance Units; 
     four (4) AIM-9X Block II CATM Guidance Units; twenty-four 
     (24) FMU-139 or FMU-152 fuze systems; twelve (12) KMU-572 
     Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits for 500LB GBU-
     38 or Laser JDAM GBU-54; twelve (12) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups 
     (AFGs) for Enhanced Paveway II EGBU-49; twelve (12) MAU-210 
     Enhanced Computer Control Groups (ECCGs) for EPII EGBU-49; 
     twenty-four (24) MK-82 or BLU-111 or equivalent Bomb Bodies; 
     six (6) MK-82 Inert Bombs; and two (2) GBU-39 SDB I Practice 
     Bombs. Also included are AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-126 or 
     equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) with 
     Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT); Joint Helmet 
     Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) or Scorpion Hybrid 
     Optical-based Inertial Tacker (HObIT) helmet mounted 
     displays; AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent Electronic 
     Warfare (EW) systems; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser 
     Systems (CMDS), KY-58M Cryptographic Devices, KIV-78 
     Cryptographic Devices, and Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); Joint 
     Mission Planning Systems (JMPS) or equivalent; AIM-120 
     Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); PGU-28 High Explosive 
     Incendiary (HEI) ammunition; PGU-27 training rounds (non 
     HEI); ARD-446 impulse cartridges; ARD-863 impulse cartridges; 
     BBU-36/B impulse cartridges; BBU-35/B impulse cartridges; MK-
     124 smoke flares; MJU-7/B flare cartridges L463 or MJU-53 or 
     equivalent; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT) 
     Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-890 adapter for CMBRE; 
     ADU-891 adapter for CMBRE; Night Vision Devices (NVD); NVD 
     Spare Image Intensifier Tubes; Remote Operated Video Enhanced 
     Receiver (ROVER) 6i units; Tactical Network ROVER Kit; DSU-38 
     laser sensors for GBU-54; Cartridge Actuated Device/
     Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/PADs); GBU-39 tactical 
     training rounds; BRU-57 bomb racks; BRU-61 bomb racks; MAU-12 
     bomb racks and TER-9A triple ejection racks; other chaff and 
     flare, ammunition, and pylons; launcher adaptors and weapons 
     interfaces; fuel tanks and attached hardware; travel pods; 
     aircraft and weapons integration, test, and support 
     equipment; electronic warfare database and mission data file 
     development; precision measurement and calibration laboratory 
     equipment; secure communications; cryptographic equipment; 
     precision navigation equipment; aircraft and personnel 
     support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; repair 
     and return services; maps, publications, and technical 
     documentation; studies and surveys; classified/unclassified 
     software and software support; personnel training and 
     training equipment; facilities and facility management, 
     design and/or construction services; U.S. Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services; and other related elements of logistical and 
     program support. The estimated total cost is $1.673 billion.
       This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and 
     national security objectives of the United States by helping 
     to improve the security of a NATO ally that is a force for 
     political stability and economic progress in Europe.
       The proposed sale will improve Bulgaria's capability to 
     meet current and future threats by enabling the Bulgarian Air 
     Force to deploy modern fighter aircraft routinely in the 
     Black Sea region. The acquisition of these aircraft would 
     provide Bulgaria a NATO interoperable platform and allow the 
     Bulgarian Air Force to operate more frequently alongside 
     other regional F-16 operators, promoting common doctrine and 
     operations. Bulgaria has shown a commitment to modernizing 
     its armed forces and will have no difficulty absorbing these 
     aircraft and services into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, 
     Greenville, South Carolina. There

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     are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
     this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of U.S. contractor representatives (fewer than 20) 
     to Bulgaria for a duration of thirty-six (36) months to 
     support secure storage requirements of critically controlled 
     assets and provide on-site contractor logistics support.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 22-14

     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-16 Block 70 weapon system is a fourth generation 
     single-engine supersonic all-weather multirole fighter 
     aircraft and features advanced avionics and systems. It 
     contains the General Electric F110-129D engine, AN/APG-83 
     radar, digital flight control system, embedded internal 
     global navigation system, Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems 
     (JHMCS) II or Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker 
     (HObIT) with Night Vision Device (NVD) compatibility, 
     internal and external Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment, 
     Advanced IFF, LINK-16 datalink, operational flight trainer, 
     and software computer systems.
       2. The General Electric F110-129 engine is an afterburning 
     turbofan jet engine that powers the F-16.
       3. The Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) and 
     color multifunction displays utilize ruggedized commercial 
     liquid crystal display technology that is designed to 
     withstand the harsh environment found in modern fighter 
     cockpits. The display generator is the fifth generation 
     graphics processor for the F-16. Through the use of state-of-
     the-art microprocessors and graphics engines, it provided 
     orders of magnitude increases in throughput, memory, and 
     graphics capabilities.
       4. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) APG-83 is an Active 
     Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar upgrade for the F-
     16. It includes higher processor power, higher transmission 
     power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and Synthetic 
     Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground 
     maps from a greater distance than existing mechanically 
     scanned array radars (e.g., APG-68). The upgrade features an 
     increase in detection range of air targets, increases in 
     processing speed and memory, as well as significant 
     improvements in all modes.
       5. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) 7000AH is the central 
     aircraft computer of the F-16. It serves as the hub for all 
     aircraft subsystems and avionics data transfer.
       6. The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) with Selective Availability 
     Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) is a self-contained navigation 
     system that provides the following: acceleration, velocity, 
     position, attitude, platform azimuth, magnetic and true 
     heading, altitude, body angular rates, time tags, and 
     coordinated universal time (UTC) synchronized time. SAASM 
     enables the GPS receiver access to the encrypted P(Y) signal 
     providing protection against active spoofing attacks.
       7. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of 
     launching a single AIM-9 (Sidewinder) family of missiles or 
     AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). 
     The LAU-129 launcher provides mechanical and electrical 
     interface between missile and aircraft.
       8. The M61A1 Vulcan Cannon is a six-barreled automatic 
     cannon chambered in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire from 
     2,500-6,000 shots per minute. This weapon is a hydraulically 
     powered air cooled Gatling gun used to damage/destroy aerial 
     targets, suppress/incapacitate personnel targets and damage 
     or destroy moving and stationary light material targets.
       9. The AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) is a 
     single, lightweight targeting pod for military aircraft that 
     provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking, 
     Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinate generation, and 
     precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges. It 
     incorporates a high definition mid-wave Forward-looking 
     infrared (FLIR), dual-mode laser, visible-light High 
     Definition television (HDTV), laser spot tracker, video data 
     link (VDL), and a digital data recorder.
       10. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System 
     Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) Link-16 is an 
     advanced command, control, communications, and intelligence 
     (C3I) system incorporating high capacity, jam-resistant, 
     digital communication links for exchange of near real-time 
     tactical information, including both data and voice, among 
     air, ground, and sea elements. It provides the warfighter key 
     theater functions such as surveillance, identification, air 
     control, weapons engagement coordination, and direction for 
     all services and allied forces. With modernized cryptography, 
     Link 16 will ensure interoperability into the future.
       11. AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice 
     communications radio system that is equipped with HAVE QUICK 
     II, which employs cryptographic technology. Other waveforms 
     may be included as needed.
       12. The AN/APX-126 or equivalent Advanced Identification 
     Friend or Foe (AIFF) Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) 
     is a system capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode V. 
     Mode IV and Mode V anti-jam performance specifications/data, 
     software source code, algorithms, and tempest plans or 
     reports will not be offered, released discussed, or 
     demonstrated.
       13. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) or 
     Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HObIT) is a 
     device used in aircraft to project information to the pilot's 
     eyes and aids in tasks such as cueing weapons and aircraft 
     sensors to air and ground targets. 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. This provides improvement for 
     close combat targeting and engagement.
       14. The AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent Integrated 
     Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite provides passive radar warning, 
     wide spectrum Radio Frequency (RF) jamming, and control and 
     management of the entire EW system. This system is 
     anticipated to be internal to the aircraft although mounted 
     pod variants are used in certain circumstances.
       15. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Set (CMDS) 
     provides an integrated threat-adaptive, computer controlled 
     capability for dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio 
     frequency expendables. The system is internally mounted and 
     may be operated as a stand-alone system or may be integrated 
     with other on-board Electronic Warfare (EW) and avionics 
     systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the 
     aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and 
     determine a response. Expendable routines tailored to the 
     immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed 
     using one of four operational modes.
       16. The KY-58M is a lightweight terminal for secure voice 
     and data communications. The KY-58M provides wideband/ 
     narrowband half duplex communication.
       17. The KIV-78 is a crypto applique for IFF. It can be 
     loaded with Mode 5 classified elements.
       18. The Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a ruggedized, portable, 
     hand-held device, for securely receiving, storing, and 
     transferring data between compatible cryptographic and 
     communications equipment.
       19. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-
     platform PC based mission planning system.
       20. The AIM-120C-8 Advance Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 
     (AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, 
     guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-
     miniature solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities 
     include look-down/shootdown, multiple launches against 
     multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures, 
     and interception of high- and low-flying and maneuvering 
     targets. This potential sale will include AMRAAM Guidance 
     Section spares. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, fit, function 
     refresh of the AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to be 
     produced.
       21. The AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER Tactical is a short-
     range, air-to-air missile. The AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER 
     Missile provides 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. This potential sale includes Tactical 
     Guidance Unit Spares.
       22. The AIM-9X Block 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. 
     This potential sale includes CATM Guidance Unit Spares.
       23. The Joint Programmable Fuze FMU-139 or FMU-152 fuzes 
     are multi-delay sensors compatible with weapon guidance kits, 
     tail kits, high-explosive bombs, and reduced collateral 
     damage weapons which provide all arming and detonation event 
     functions combined in a single fuze system.
       24. Laser JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munitions) (GBU-54) 
     converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into precision 
     guided smart munitions by adding a new tail section 
     containing Inertial Navigation System (INS) guidance/Global 
     Positioning System (GPS) guidance and adds a Semi-active 
     laser seeker. This allows the weapon to strike targets moving 
     at up to 70 mph. The LJDAM weapon consists of a DSU-38 
     sensor, a JDAM guidance set installed on bomb body and a 
     fuze. The DSU-38 consists of a laser spot tracker (same size 
     and shape as a DSU-33 proximity fuze), a cable connecting the 
     DSU-38 to the basic JDAM guidance set, a cable cover, cable 
     cover tie down straps, modified tail kit door and wiring 
     harness, and associated modified JDAM software that 
     incorporates navigation and guidance flight software to 
     support both LJDAM and standard JDAM missions.
       The KMU-572 is the tail kit for a GBU-54, 500LB Laser JDAM.
       25. The Enhanced Paveway II (EP II) Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) 
     is a maneuverable, all-weather, free-fall weapon that guides 
     to a spot of laser energy reflected off the target. The 
     ``enhanced'' component is the addition of GPS-aided Inertial 
     Navigation Systems (GAINS) guidance to the laser seeker. 
     Laser designation for the LGB can be provided by a variety of 
     laser target markers or designators. The EP II consists of an 
     MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG) that

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     is not warhead specific and a warhead-specific Air Foil Group 
     (AFG) that attaches to the nose and tail of a General Purpose 
     (GP) bomb body.
       The EGBU-49 is a 500LB GP bomb body fitted with the MXU-650 
     AFG to guide to its laser-designated target.
       26. The Mk-82 GP bomb body is a 500LB, free-fall, unguided, 
     low-drag weapon.
       27. Mk-82 inert GP bomb body is a 500LB, free-fall, 
     unguided, low-drag weapon without the explosive fill.
       28. The GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I Practice Bomb is an 
     inert variant of the 250LB, GPS-aided inertial navigation 
     system, small autonomous, day or night, adverse weather, 
     conventional, air-to-ground precision glide weapon able to 
     strike fixed and stationary re-locatable non-hardened targets 
     from standoff ranges. It can be used for integration, test, 
     or training purposes. This purchase will also include 
     tactical training rounds.
       29. The highest level of classification of defense 
     articles, components, and services included in this potential 
     sale is SECRET.
       30. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and 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.
       31. A determination has been made that Bulgaria 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.
       32. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Bulgaria.

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