[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 19 (Thursday, February 1, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S337-S340]
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 still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous
consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been
received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such
an 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 Arms Export Control Act, as
amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-07,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Republic of Turkiye for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $23.0 billion. 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. 23-07
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: Republic of Turkiye.
Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $15.3 billion.
Other $7.7 billion.
Total $23.0 billion.
Funding Source: National Funds.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Republic of
Turkiye has requested to buy 40 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft
and to modernize 79 existing F-16 aircraft to V-
Configuration. The request includes:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) F-16 C Block 70 Aircraft.
Eight (8) F-16 D Block 70 Aircraft.
Forty-eight (48) F110-GE-129D Engines (40 installed, 8
spares).
One hundred forty-nine (149) Improved Programmable Display
Generators (iPDG) (40 installed, 10 spares, 99 for
modernization program (79 installed, 20 spares)).
One hundred forty-nine (149) AN/APG-83 Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam
Radars (SABR) (40 installed, 10 spares, 99 for modernization
program (79 installed, 20 spares)).
One hundred sixty-nine (169) Modular Mission Computers
(MMC) 7000AHC (or available mission computer) (40 installed,
10 spares, 119 for modernization program (79 installed, 40
spares)).
One hundred fifty-nine (159) Embedded Global Positioning
System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) with
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code
capability and Precise Positioning Service (PPS) (40
installed, 8 spares, 111 for modernization program (79
installed, 32 spares)).
One hundred sixty-eight (168) Integrated Viper Electronic
Warfare Suite (IVEWS) or equivalent Electronic Warfare (EW)
systems (40 installed, 10 spares, 118 for modernization
program (79 installed, 39 spares)).
Eight hundred fifty-eight (858) LAU-129 Guided Missile
Launchers.
Forty-four (44) M61 Vulcan cannons (40 installed, 4
spares).
Sixteen (16) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods
(ATP).
One hundred fifty-one (151) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS)
(40 installed and 4 ground terminals, 8 spares, and
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99 for modernization program (79 installed and 4 ground
terminals, 16 spares)).
Nine hundred fifty-two (952) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM) AIM-120C-8 or equivalent missiles.
Ninety-six (96) AMRAAM Guidance Sections.
Eight hundred sixty-four (864) GBU-39/B Small Diameter
Bombs Increment 1 (SDB-1).
Two (2) GBU-39(T-1)/B SDB-1 Guided Test Vehicles.
Two (2) GBU-39(T-1)/B SDB-1 Practice Bombs.
Ninety-six (96) AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles
(HARM).
Ninety-six (96) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided
Missiles (AARGM).
Ten (10) AARGM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM).
Eleven (11) AARGM Control Sections.
Twelve (12) AARGM Guidance Sections.
Four hundred one (401) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles.
Twelve (12) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATMs).
Forty (40) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance
Units.
Twelve (12) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units.
Twelve (12) MK82 Inert Filled General Purpose Bombs.
Eight hundred fifty (850) Joint Direct Attack Munition
(JDAM) KMU-556 Tail Kits for GBU-31.
Two hundred (200) JDAM KMU-557 Tail Kits for GBU-3lv3.
Three hundred eighty-four (384) JDAM KMU-559 Tail Kits for
GBU-32.
Three (3) JDAM KMU-572 Tail Kits for GBU-38 or Laser JDAM
GBU-54.
One thousand fifty (1,050) FMU-152 Fuzes.
Non-MDE:
Also included are AMRAAM CATMs; AIM-9X Sidewinder training
missiles and Active Optical Target Detectors (AOTD); HARM
control sections, rocket motors, and warhead spares; FMU-139
Joint Programmable Fuzes; DSU-38 Laser Guidance Sets for GBU-
54; missile containers; AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-127 or
equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF)
Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT) with mode 5; Joint
Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) II or Scorpion Hybrid
Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HObIT) helmet mounted
displays; Infrared Search and Track (IRST) pods; AN/ALE-47
Countermeasure Dispenser Systems (CMDS); KY-58 and KIV-78
cryptographic devices; Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); additional
secure communications, precision navigation, and
cryptographic equipment; Flight Mission Planning Systems
(FMPS); Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receivers (ROVER) 6i/
6Sis; Tactical Network ROVER kits, and STINGER Multi Bi-
Directional (MBI) antennas; SNIPER pod pylons; impulse
cartridges, chaff, flares, and ammunition; other bomb
components; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); Rackmount Improved Avionics
Intermediate Shop (RIAIS); Cartridge Actuated Devices/
Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); Triple Missile
Launcher Adapters (TMLA); aircraft, avionics, and weapons
integration, test support, and equipment; major modernization
upgrade kits for F-16 Block 40 and Block 50+ aircraft and
Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) modifications; aircraft
and engine repair and refurbishment after maintenance; spare
and repair parts, consumables, and accessories and repair and
return support; aircraft, engine, ground, and pilot support
equipment; Classified/Unclassified Computer Program
Identification Number (CPIN) systems; electronic warfare
database support; pylons, launcher adaptors, weapon
interfaces, bomb and ejection racks, conformal fuel tanks,
and travel pods; precision measurement equipment laboratory
and calibration support; Classified/Unclassified software and
software support; Classified/Unclassified publications,
manuals, and technical documentation; maps and mapping data;
facilities and construction support; simulators and training
devices; personnel training and training equipment; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services, studies and surveys; and other
related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (TK-D-SAE, TK-D-QCV).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TK-D-SFA, TK-D-SLA, TK-D-
NCU, TK-D-SMB, TK-D-YAC, TK-D-YAE, TK-D-YAH, TK-P-AHX.
(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: January 26, 2024.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Turkiye F-16 Aircraft Acquisition and Modernization
The Republic of Turkiye has requested to buy 40 new F-16
aircraft and to modernize 79 existing F-16 aircraft to V-
Configuration. The request includes: thirty-two (32) F-16 C
Block 70 aircraft; eight (8) F-16 D Block 70 aircraft; forty-
eight (48) Fl 10-GE-129D engines (40 installed, 8 spares);
one hundred forty-nine (149) Improved Programmable Display
Generators (iPDG) (40 installed, 10 spares, 99 for
modernization program (79 installed, 20 spares)); one hundred
forty-nine (149) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned
Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (40 installed,
10 spares, 99 for modernization program (79 installed, 20
spares)); one hundred sixty-nine (169) Modular Mission
Computers (MMC) 7000AHC (or available mission computer) (40
installed, 10 spares, 119 for modernization program (79
installed, 40 spares)); one hundred fifty-nine (159) Embedded
Global Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems
(INS)(EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module
(SAASM) or M-Code capability and Precise Positioning Service
(PPS)(40 installed, 8 spares, 111 for modernization program
(79 installed, 32 spares)); one hundred sixty-eight (168)
Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) or
equivalent Electronic Warfare (EW) systems (40 installed, 10
spares, 118 for modernization program (79 installed, 39
spares)); eight hundred fifty-eight (858) LAU-129 guided
missile launchers; forty-four (44) M61 Vulcan cannons (40
installed, 4 spares); sixteen (16) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced
Targeting Pods (ATP); one hundred fifty-one (151)
Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) (40 installed and 4 ground
terminals, 8 spares, and 99 for modernization program (79
installed and 4 ground terminals, 16 spares)); nine hundred
fifty-two (952) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM) AIM-120C-8 or equivalent missiles; ninety-six (96)
AMRAAM guidance sections; eight hundred sixty-four (864) GBU-
39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment l (SDB-1); two (2) GBU-
39(T-l)/B SDB-1 guided test vehicles; two (2) GBU-39(T-1)/B
SDB-1 practice bombs; ninety-six (96) AGM-88B High-Speed
Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM); ninety-six (96) AGM-88E
Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM); ten (10)
AARGM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); eleven (11) AARGM
control sections; twelve (12) AARGM guidance sections; four
hundred one (401) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles; twelve
(12) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATMs); forty (40) AIM-9X Block II sidewinder tactical
guidance units; twelve (12) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM
guidance units; twelve (12) MK82 Inert Filled general purpose
bombs; eight hundred fifty (850) Joint Direct Attack Munition
(JDAM) KMU-556 tail kits for GBU-31; two hundred (200) JDAM
KMU-557 tail kits for GBU-31v3; three hundred eighty-four
(384) JDAM KMU-559 tail kits for GBU-32; three (3) JDAM KMU-
572 tail kits for GBU-38 or Laser JDAM GBU-54; one thousand
fifty (1,050) FMU-152 fuzes. Also included are AMRAAM CATMs;
AIM-9X Sidewinder training missiles and Active Optical Target
Detectors (AOTD); HARM control sections, rocket motors, and
warhead spares; FMU-139 Joint Programmable Fuzes; DSU-38
Laser Guidance Sets for GBU-54; missile containers; AN/ARC-
238 radios; AN/APX-127 or equivalent Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF) Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT)
with mode 5; Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) II
or Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HObIT)
helmet mounted displays; Infrared Search and Track (IRST)
pods; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems (CMDS); KY-
58 and KIV-78 cryptographic devices; Simple Key Loaders
(SKLs); additional secure communications, precision
navigation, and cryptographic equipment; Flight Mission
Planning Systems (FMPS); Remote Operated Video Enhanced
Receivers (ROVER) 6i/6Sis; Tactical Network ROVER kits, and
STINGER Multi Bi-Directional (MBI) antennas; SNIPER pod
pylons; impulse cartridges, chaff, flares, and ammunition;
bomb components and Common Munitions Built-in-Test
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); Rackmount Improved Avionics
Intermediate Shop (RIAIS); Cartridge Actuated Devices/
Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); Triple Missile
Launcher Adapters (TMLA); aircraft, avionics, and weapons
integration, test support, and equipment; major modernization
upgrade kits for F-16 Block 40 and Block 50+ aircraft and
Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) modifications; aircraft
and engine repair and refurbishment after maintenance; engine
and aircraft spare and repair parts, consumables, and
accessories and repair and return support; aircraft, engine,
ground, and pilot support equipment; Classified/Unclassified
Computer Program Identification Number (CPIN) systems;
electronic warfare database support; pylons, launcher
adaptors, weapon interfaces, bomb and ejection racks,
conformal fuel tanks, and travel pods; precision measurement
equipment laboratory and calibration support; Classified/
Unclassified software and software support; Classified/
Unclassified publications, manuals, and technical
documentation; maps and mapping data; facilities and
construction support; simulators and training devices;
personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services, studies and surveys; and other related elements of
logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is
$23.0 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals
and national security of the United States by improving the
air capabilities and interoperability of a North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is a force for political
and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will allow Turkiye to expand and
modernize its fleet of F-16 aircraft as older F-16 aircraft
approach the end of their service life. These new and
refurbished aircraft will provide Turkiye with a fleet of
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modernized multi-role combat aircraft to enable it to provide
for the defense of its airspace, contribute to NATO missions
to preserve regional security and defend NATO Allies, and
maintain interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. Turkiye
has F-16 aircraft in its inventory 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, SC. 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 Turkiye.
There will be no adverse-impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
transmittal no. 23-07
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 and computer systems.
a. General Electric F110-GE-129D engines are afterburning
turbofan jet engines that power the F-16.
b. General Electric F110-GE-129D engine spare modules are
kits made up of spare engine components including the
following modules: inlet fan, core engine, fan drive turbine,
augmenter duct and nozzle, and gear box.
c. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) 7000AHC is the
central aircraft computer of the F-16. It serves as the hub
for all aircraft subsystems and avionics data transfer.
d. 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.
e. The APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) 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, and significant improvements in
all modes.
f. The Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI) with Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)--or M-Code receiver when
available--and Precise Positioning Service (PPS) 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--or M-Code enables the GPS receiver access to the
encrypted P(Y or M) signal, providing protection against
active spoofing attacks.
g. 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 their field of view
through the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for
close combat targeting and engagement.
h. The Integrated Electronic (EW) Warfare 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.
i. The 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.
j. The Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS)
Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) is a four-channel software
programmable radio for Link-16 digital voice communications
and datalink, Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), and advanced
waveforms. Link-16 is a command, control, communications, and
intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-capacity and
jam-resistant digital communication links for exchange of
near real-time tactical information, including both data and
voice, among air, ground, and sea elements.
2. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of
launching the AIM-9 family of missiles or AIM-120 AMRAAM. The
LAU-129 launcher serves as the mechanical and electrical
interface between missile and aircraft.
3. The Triple Missile Launcher Adapter (TMLA) carries three
(3) missile launchers and missiles from a single standard
wing pylon.
4. The M61 Vulcan Cannon is a six-barreled automatic 20mm
cannon 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 and destroy aerial targets,
suppress and incapacitate personnel targets, and damage and
destroy moving and stationary light material targets.
5. 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.
6. The L3Harris ROVER 6i/6Si transceiver provides real-time
full-motion video (FMV) and other network data for
situational awareness, targeting, battle damage assessment,
and surveillance for relay and convoy over-watch operations
and other situations where eyes-on-target are required. This
potential sale includes Tactical Network kits and Stinger MBI
antennas. It provides expanded frequencies and additional
processing resources from previous ROVER versions, allowing
increased levels of collaboration and interoperability with
numerous manned and unmanned airborne platforms.
7. The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system detects and
tracks threats that have infrared signatures at long ranges.
It can act without emitting any radiation of its own and
enables aircrews to detect adversaries before those
adversaries see or sense them.
8. The AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice
communications radio system that employs cryptographic
technology. Other waveforms may be included as needed.
9. The AN/APX-126/127 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe
(IFF) Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) is a system
capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode 5. The AN/APX-
127 is a form, fit, and function refresh of the AN/APX-126
and is the next generation to be produced.
10. 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 AN/ALE-47 uses threat data
received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat
situation and determine a response.
11. The KY-58 is a secure voice module primarily used to
encrypt radio communication to and from military aircraft and
other tactical vehicles.
12. The KIV-78 is a cryptographic applique for IFF. It can
be loaded with Mode 5 classified elements.
13. The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader is a handheld device
used for securely receiving, storing, and transferring data
between compatible cryptographic and communications
equipment.
14. The Flight Mission Planning System (FMPS) is a multi-
platform, PC-based mission planning system. FMPS is the
Turkish-designed equivalent to the Joint Mission Planning
System (JMPS).
15. The AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missile is a short-range
air-to-air missile providing a high off-boresight seeker,
enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high
angle of attack airframe, and the ability to integrate a
Helmet Mounted Cueing System. This potential sale will
include AIM-9X guidance section spares, Active Optical Target
Detectors, Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), and CATM
guidance units.
16. The AIM-120C-8 Advanced 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/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 Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATM) as well as AMRAAM guidance section
and control section spares.
17. The GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb Increment 1 (SDB-1) is a
250-lb GPS-aided inertial navigation system with small
autonomous, day or night, adverse weather, conventional, air-
to-ground precision glide weapon capabilities 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-lb bomb. This potential
sale includes SDB-I Guided Test Vehicles and GBU-39/B
Tactical Training Rounds.
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18. The AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) is
a tactical air-to-surface missile designed to inhibit or
destroy surface-to-air missile radars, early warning radars,
and radar-directed air defense artillery systems. This
potential sale includes HARM guidance section, control
section, warhead, and rocket motor spares.
19. The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
(AARGM) weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended
for Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) and Destruction
of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) missions. The AARGM provides
suppression or destruction of enemy RADAR and denies the
enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving the
survivability of tactical aircraft. This potential sale will
include CATMs as well as guidance section, control section,
propulsion section, GPS cards, and warhead spares.
20. 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 is capable of
receiving 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-31 is a 2,000-pound JDAM consisting of a KMU-556
tail kit and BLU-109 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-32 is a 1,000-pound JDAM consisting of a KMU-559
tail kit and BLU-110 or MK-83 bomb body.
d. 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/OPS
guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike
moving targets. The GBU-54 consists of a DSU-38 laser
guidance set, KMU-572 tail kit, and MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb
body.
e. This potential sale includes inert bombs, which have no
explosive-fill and are used for integration testing.
21. The FMU-152 or 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.
22. The Common Munitions Built-In-Test/Reprogramming
Equipment (CMBRE) is support equipment used to interface with
weapon systems to initiate and report BIT results and to
upload and 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.
23. The Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming
Database (EWIRDB) is used by U.S. Government engineers in the
reprogramming and creation of shareable Mission Data Files
for the AN/ALQ-131 electronic countermeasures pod on the F-16
aircraft. The source product is not releasable to the
customer.
24. The highest level of classification of defense
articles, components, and services included in this potential
sale is SECRET.
25. 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.
26. A determination has been made that Turkiye 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.
27. All defense articles and services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for release and export to
Turkiye.
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO Sec. 620C(d) OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF
1961, AS AMENDED
Pursuant to Section 620C(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961, as amended (the Act), Executive Order 12163 and
State Department Delegation of Authority No. 245-2, I hereby
certify that the furnishing to Turkey of 40 new F-16 aircraft
and equipment to modernize 79 existing F-16 aircraft is
consistent with the principles contained in Section 620C(b)
of the Act.
This certification will be made part of the notification to
Congress under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act,
as amended, regarding the proposed sale of the above-named
articles and services and is based on the justification
accompanying such notification, of which such justification
constitutes a full explanation.
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