[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 200 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5741-S5743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION
Mr. CARDIN. 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
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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,
Washington, DC.
Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin,
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 Anus Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-81,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Government of the Republic of Korea for
defense articles and services estimated to cost $271 million.
We will issue a news release to notify the public of this
proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office.
Sincerely,
James A. Hursch,
Director.
Enclosures.
Transmittal No. 23-81
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 the Republic of
Korea.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * $209 million.
Other $62 million.
Total $271 million.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-nine (39) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
Two (2) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Sections
Eighty-eight (88) KMU-556 Tail Kits for the GBU-31vl Joint
Direct-Attack Munition (JDAM)
Eighty-six (86) Mk-84 General Purpose (GP) 2000-lb Bombs
for the GBU-31v1 JDAM
Seventy (70) KMU-557 Tail Kits for the GBU-31v3 JDAM
Seventy (70) BLU-109C/B 2000-lb Bombs for the GBU-31v3 JDAM
Seventy-eight (78) KMU-572 Tail Kits for the GBU-54 Laser
JDAM (LJDAM)
Two hundred sixty-nine (269) MAU-169 Computer Control
Groups/Guidance Sections for the GBU-12 Paveway II
Two hundred sixty-nine (269) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups for
the GBU-12 Paveway II
Three hundred forty-two (342) Mk-82 500-lb GP Bombs for the
GBU-12 Paveway II or GBU-54 LJDAM
Twelve (12) Mk-82 Inert Bombs
Thirty-five (35) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb-Increment 1
(SDB-I) All-Up-Rounds (AUR) with Containers
One hundred eighteen (118) GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb-
Increment 2 (SDB-II) AURs
Non-MDE: Also included are AIM-120 control section spares
and containers; DSU-38 Laser Illuminated Target Detectors;
SDB-I Tactical Training Rounds and carriage systems; SDB-II
Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainers (PEST) and
Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT) units; FMU-139 fuzes; Common
Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE); ADU-891 adapter group computer test sets; Mk-84
practice bombs and other training bombs/components; munitions
support and support equipment including propellant and
explosive charges; classified software delivery and support;
spare parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and
return support; major modifications, maintenance, and
maintenance support; transportation and airlift support;
classified/unclassified publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
contractor logistics support (CLS); studies and surveys; 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 (KS-D-YBB).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS-D-YAJ.
(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: December 1, 2023.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Korea (ROK)--F-35 Munitions
The Government of the Republic of Korea has requested to
buy thirty-nine (39) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM); two (2) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Guidance
Sections; eighty-eight (88) KMU-556 Tail Kits for the GBU-
31vl Joint Direct-Attack Munition (JDAM); eighty-six (86) Mk-
84 General Purpose (GP) 2000-lb bombs for the GBU-31v1 JDAM;
seventy (70) KMU-557 Tail Kits for the GBU-3lv3 JDAM; seventy
(70) BLU-109C/B 2000-lb bombs for the GBU-31v3 JDAM; seventy-
eight (78) KMU-572 Tail Kits for the GBU-54 Laser JDAM
(LJDAM); two hundred sixty-nine (269) MAU-169 Computer
Control Groups/Guidance Sections for the GBU-12 Paveway II;
two hundred sixty-nine (269) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups for the
GBU-12 Paveway II; three hundred forty-two (342) Mk-82 500-lb
GP bombs for the GBU-12 Paveway II or GBU-54 LJDAM; twelve
(12) Mk-82 inert bombs; thirty-five (35) GBU-39 Small
Diameter Bomb-Increment 1 (SDB-I) All-Up-Rounds (AUR) with
containers; and one hundred eighteen (118) GBU-53 Small
Diameter Bomb-Increment 2 (SDB-II) AURs. Also included are
AIM-120 control section spares and containers; DSU-38 Laser
Illuminated Target Detectors; SDB-1 Tactical Training Rounds
and carriage systems; SDB-II Practical Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Trainers (PEST) and Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT)
units; FMU-139 fuzes; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 adapter group
computer test sets; Mk-84 practice bombs and other training
bombs/components; munitions support and support equipment
including propellant and explosive charges; classified
software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables, and
accessories, and repair and return support; major
modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support;
transportation and airlift support; classified/unclassified
publications and technical documentation; personnel training
and training equipment; contractor logistics support (CLS);
studies and surveys; 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 $271 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals
and national security objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a major ally that is a force for
political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific
region.
The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea's
capability to meet current and future threats by providing
its fighter fleet with a range of air-to-air and air-to-
ground munitions to deter aggression in the region and ensure
interoperability with U.S. forces. Korea will have no
difficulty absorbing these articles 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 contractors will be Lockheed Martin
Corporation, Ocala, FL; Raytheon Missiles and Defense,
Tucson, AZ; and the Boeing Company, Huntsville, AL. The
purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement
will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the
contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to the Republic of Korea.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-81
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 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMMAM) is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept,
guided missile featuring digital technology and
microminiature, solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities
include look-down/shoot-down, 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 and
control section spares and containers.
2. Joint Direct-Attack Munitions (JDAM) consist of a bomb
body paired with a warhead-specific tail kit containing an
Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Global Positioning System
(GPS) guidance capability that converts unguided free-fall
bombs into accurate, adverse weather ``smart'' munitions. The
JDAM weapon can be delivered from modest standoff ranges at
high or low altitudes against a variety of land and surface
targets during the day or night. The JDAM can receive target
coordinates via preplanned mission data from the delivery
aircraft, by onboard aircraft sensors (i.e., FLIR, Radar,
etc.) during captive carry, or from a third-party source via
manual or automated aircrew cockpit entry.
a. The GBU-31v1 is a 2,000-pound JDAM, consisting of a KMU-
556 tail kit and BLU-117 or Mk-84 bomb body.
b. The GBU-31v3 is a 2,000-pound JDAM, consisting of a KMU-
557 tail kit and BLU-109 bomb body.
c. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) is
a 500-pound JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities of
the JDAM guidance tail kit and adds a precision laser
guidance set. The LJDAM gives the weapon system an optional
semi-active laser guidance in addition to the INS/GPS
guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike
moving targets. The GBU-54 consists of a DSU-38 laser
guidance set and bomb body with appropriate KMU-5XX tail kit.
3. The Paveway II (PWII) is a maneuverable, free-fall Laser
Guided Bomb (LGB) that guides to laser energy reflected off
the target. The LGB is delivered like a normal general
purpose (GP) warhead, but the semi-active laser guidance
corrects many of the normal errors inherent in any delivery
system. Laser designation for the LGB can be provided by a
variety of laser target markers or designators. The PWII
consists of a non-warhead-specific MAU-209 or MAU-169
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Control Group (CCG) and a warhead-specific Air Foil Group
(AFG) that attaches to the nose and tail of the GP bomb body.
a. The GBU-12 is a 500-pound GP bomb body fitted with the
MAU-169 Computer Control Group and MXU-650 Air Foil Group to
guide to its laser designated target.
b. The inert GBU-12 uses a BDU-50 inert bomb body, MAU-169
Computer Control Group and MXU-650 Air Foil Group for
training and integration purposes.
4. The GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb Increment 1 (SDB-I) All-
Up-Round (AUR) is a 250-pound 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 is intended to provide aircraft with
an ability to carry a high number of bombs. Aircraft are able
to carry four SDBs in place of one 2,000-pound bomb.
(a) The GBU-39/B, Tactical Training Round (TTR), Small
Diameter Bomb (Inert Fuze) is functionally identical to a
live tactical weapon except that the live warhead is replaced
with an inert fill.
5. The GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb-Increment II (SDB-II)
All-Up-Round (AUR) is a 250-pound class precision-guided,
semiautonomous, conventional, air-to-ground munition used to
defeat targets through adverse weather. The SDB-II has
deployable wings and fins and uses Global Positioning System/
Inertial Navigation System (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 a variety
of moving or stationary targets, at standoff range in a
variety of attack modes. The SDB-II employs a multieffects
warhead (blast, fragmentation, and shaped-charge) for maximum
lethality against armored and soft targets. The SDB-II weapon
system consists of the tactical AUR weapon, a 4-place common
carriage system, and mission planning system munitions
application program (MAP).
a. The SDB-II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainer
(PEST) is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (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, any sensitive components, or
hazardous material. It is not flight certified.
b. 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 live fuze, any
sensitive components, or hazardous material. It is not flight
certified.
6. The FMU-139 Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF) is a multi-
delay, multi-arm and proximity sensor compatible with general
purpose blast, frag and hardened-target penetrator weapons.
The JPF settings are cockpit selectable in flight when used
with numerous precision-guided weapons.
7. Common Munitions Built-In-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming
Equipment (CMIBRE) is support equipment used to interface
with weapon systems to initiate and report BIT results, and
upload/download flight software. CMBRE supports multiple
munitions platforms with a range of applications that perform
preflight checks, periodic maintenance checks, loading of
Operational Flight Program (OFP) data, loading of munitions
mission planning data, loading of Global Positioning System
(GPS) cryptographic keys, and declassification of munitions-
memory.
8. The ADU-891 Adapter Group Test Set provides the physical
and electrical interface between the Common Munitions Built-
in-Test Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) and the missile.
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 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.
11. A determination has been made that the Republic of
Korea 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
the Republic of Korea.
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