[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 167 (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6551-S6552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ARMS SALES NOTIFICATIONS
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. Michael McCaul,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs,
House of Representatives, 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. 24-99,
concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance to the Republic of Korea for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $4.92 billion. We will issue a
news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon
delivery of this letter to your office.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Miller,
Director.
Enclosures.
transmittal no. 24-99
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 Korea.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* $2.75 billion.
Other $2.17 billion.
Total $4.92 billion.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C)
aircraft.
Ten (10) CFM56 jet engines (8 installed, 2 spares).
Seven (7) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) (4
installed, 3 spares).
Eight (8) AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Processor Replacements (LSPR)
(4 installed, 4 spares).
Ten (10) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI) with Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)--or M-Code receiver (8
installed, 2 spares).
Six (6) Multifunctional Information Distribution System
Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS) (4 installed, 2
spares).
Non-Major Defense Equipment: The following non-MDE items
will also be included: AN/ARC-210 radios; digital radar
warning receivers; AN/ALE-47 electronic countermeasure
dispensers; LAIRCM control interface units; missile warning
sensors; AN/APX-119 identification friend or foe (IFF)
transponders; KY100M narrowband/wideband terminals; KIV-77
Mode 4/5 IFF cryptographic applique; AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key
Loaders; KG-175 Link encryptors; communications security
(COMSEC) cables and other COMSEC devices and equipment;
communications equipment; precision navigation; Computer
Program Identification Numbers (CPINS); user data module
cards; testing and test equipment; major and minor
modifications and maintenance support; aircraft components,
parts, and accessories; training aids and devices, and spare
parts; instruments and lab equipment; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support;
classified and unclassified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
aircraft ferry and transportation support; studies and
surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (KS-D-SAG).
(v) Prior Related Cases; if any: None.
(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: November 4, 2024.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control
Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Korea--E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy four (4)
E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft; ten
(10) CFM56 jet engines (8 installed, 2 spares); seven (7)
Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) (4 installed, 3
spares); eight (8) AN/AAR-57 AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft
Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System
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Processor Replacements (LSPR) (4 installed, 4 spares); ten
(10) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation
System (GPS/INS) (EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM)--or M-Code receiver (8 installed, 2
spares); and six (6) Multifunctional Information Distribution
System Joint Tactical Radio Systems with Tactical Targeting
Network Technology (MIDS JTRS TTNT) (4 installed, 2 spares).
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AN/ARC-210
radios; digital radar warning receivers; AN/ALE-47 electronic
countermeasure dispensers; LAIRCM control interface units;
missile warning sensors; AN/APX-119 identification friend or
foe (IFF) transponders; KY100M narrowband/wideband terminals;
KIV-77 Mode 4/5 IFF cryptographic applique; AN/PYQ-10 Simple
Key Loaders; KG-175 Link encryptors; communications security
(COMSEC) cables and other COMSEC devices and equipment;
communications equipment; precision navigation; Computer
Program Identification Numbers (CPINS); user data module
cards; testing and test equipment; major and minor
modifications and maintenance support; aircraft components,
parts, and accessories; training aids and devices, and spare
parts; instruments and lab equipment; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support;
classified and unclassified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
aircraft ferry and transportation support; studies and
surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total cost is $4.92 billion.
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.
This proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea's
ability to meet current and future threats by providing
increased intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
(ISR) and airborne early warning and control capabilities. It
will also increase the ROK Air Force's command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance (C4ISR) interoperability with the United
States. Korea will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment and support 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 The Boeing Company,
located in Renton, WA. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
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. 24-99
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 E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C)
aircraft provides advanced airborne moving target indication
and battle management, command and control capabilities, and
advanced multi-role electronically scanned array radar that
enhances airborne battle management and enables long-range
kill chains.
2. The AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system is a self-contained,
directed-energy countermeasures system designed to protect
aircraft from infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles. The
LAIRCM system features digital technology micro-miniature
solid-state electronics. The system operates in all
conditions, detecting incoming missiles and jamming infrared-
seeker equipped missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy.
The LAIRCM system consists of multiple infrared missile
warning sensors, the Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly
(GLTA), a LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR), a
Control Interface Unit Replacement (CIUR), and a classified
memory card user data module (UDM).
a. LAIRCM's IR missile warning sensors detect and declare
threat missiles. The sensors are mounted on the aircraft
exterior to provide omni-directional protection. The sensors
detect missile rocket plumes and send appropriate data
signals to the LSPR.
b. The Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA) is a
laser transmitter subsystem designed to track the inbound
threat missile and point the laser jam source at the
missile's seeker. The GLTA automatically deploys the laser
countermeasure.
c. The LSPR analyzes the data from each missile warning
sensor and automatically deploys appropriate countermeasures
via the GLTA. The LSPR contains built-in-test (BIT)
circuitry.
d. The CIUR displays the incoming threat for the pilot to
take appropriate action. The CIUR also provides an interface
to program the LAIRCM system to initiate BIT, display system
status, and provide the crew with bearing to threat missile
launch.
e. The UDM card contains the laser jam codes. It is loaded
into the LSPR prior to flight; when not in use, the
classified memory card user data module is removed from the
LSPR and put in secure storage.
3. 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.
4. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System
Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) provides an advanced
Link-16 command, control, communications, and intelligence
(C31) system incorporating high-capacity and jam-resistant
digital communications links for exchange of near real-time
tactical information, including both data and voice, among
air, ground, and sea elements.
5. The KIV-77 is a cryptographic applique for
identification friend or foe (IFF). It can be loaded with
Mode 5 classified elements.
6. The KY-100M is a cryptographic modernized lightweight
terminal for secure voice and data communications. The KY-
100M provides wideband and narrowband half-duplex
communication. Operating in tactical ground, marine and
airborne applications, the KY-100M enables secure
communication with a broad range of radio and satellite
equipment.
7. The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader is a portable, hand-held
device used for securely receiving, storing, and transferring
data between compatible cryptographic and communications
equipment.
8. The AN/APX-119 is an IFF transponder that provides
military aircraft with a secure combat identification
capability to help reduce fratricide and enhance battlespace
awareness, while providing safe access to civilian airspace.
9. The AN/ARC-210 is a voice communications radio system
equipped with HAVEQUICK II, which employ cryptographic
technology. Other waveforms may be included as needed.
10. The highest level of classification of defense
articles, components, and services included in this potential
sale is SECRET.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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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