[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 14281-14284]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. CORKER. 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, October 6, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     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. 16-42, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Iraq for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $65.3 million. 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 Worm

                                (For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN
                                                        Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-42

     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: The Republic of Iraq.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0 million.
       Other $65.3 million.
       Total $65.3 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Non-MDE:
       Two (2) Cessna AC-208 aircraft with dual rail Hellfire 
     launcher capability on each wing.
       Two (2) AN/ALE-47 Electronic Countermeasure Dispensers.
       Two (2) AAR-60 Missile Launch Warning Systems.
       Four (4) AN/AAQ-35 (Wescam MX-15D) Electro-Optical Infrared 
     Imaging Systems.
       Two (2) LAU-131-A Launchers.
       Additionally, non-MDE includes contractor aircraft 
     modifications, spare parts, publication updates, aircraft 
     ferry, and miscellaneous parts. The total estimated program 
     cost is $65.3 million.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force.
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ-D-QAH for $20M signed 
     on 13 Feb 2009 for C/AC-208 CLS, Transmittal 11-23. IQ-D-QAF 
     for $5M signed 26 Oct 2008 for C/AC-208 CLS, Transmittal 11-
     23.
       (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 Annex 
     attached.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: None.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                   Republic of Iraq--AC-208 Aircraft

       The Government of Iraq requests to purchase two (2) Cessna 
     AC-208 aircraft that include: dual rail LAU-131 Hellfire 
     launcher capability on each wing, AN/ALE-47 electronic 
     countermeasure dispenser, AN/AAR-60 Missile Launch Warning 
     System, AN/AAQ-35 Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging System, 
     contractor aircraft modifications, spare parts, publication 
     updates, aircraft ferry, and miscellaneous parts. The 
     estimated total case value is $65.3 million.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by helping to improve 
     the security of a strategic partner. This proposed sale 
     directly supports Iraq and serves the interests of the people 
     of Iraq and the United States.
       Iraq originally purchased three (3) AC-208 and three (3) C-
     208 aircraft in 2008. The Cessna aircraft are used to support 
     Iraqi military operations against al-Qaeda affiliate and 
     Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) forces. The 
     purchase of two (2) additional aircraft enables the Iraqi Air 
     Force to continue its fight against ISIL. Iraq will have no 
     difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractor is Orbital ATK, Falls Church, VA. 
     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. or contractor 
     representatives to Iraq.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and 
     services are approved for release by our foreign disclosure 
     office.


                         Transmittal No. 16-42

     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. Cessna AC-208: The Armed Caravan is a specifically 
     modified Cessna C-208 capable of operating in austere 
     environments while providing real-time intelligence, 
     surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and low collateral 
     damage kinetic strike capabilities. It is equipped with an 
     integrated electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) laser sensor 
     suite which gives it a day/night ISR capability with a laser 
     illuminator, range finder, and designator to allow employment 
     of the AGM-114M missile through a 1760 mil bus interface. The 
     aircraft has two external hard points for weapons and fuel 
     carriage. The Iraq variant will be equipped for use with AGM-
     114 missiles already in country. Critical components (cockpit 
     and engine) will have aircraft armor able to withstand small 
     arms fire. Hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical 
     data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.

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       2. The proposed configuration includes the AN/ALE-47 
     Countermeasure Dispenser Set (CMDS), the AN/AAR-60 Missile 
     Approach Warning System, the AN/AAQ-35 MX (Wescam MX-15D) 
     Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging System, and dual rail LAU-
     131 Hellfire launcher capability on each wing.
       3. The AN/ALE-47 CMDS provides an integrated threat-
     adaptive, computer controlled capability for dispensing 
     chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The 
     AN/ALE-47 system enhances aircraft survivability in 
     sophisticated threat environments.
       4. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed 
     anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, 
     radar homing guided missiles, and infrared guided missiles. 
     The U.S. is not providing any threat data. The system is 
     internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone 
     system or integrated with other on-board electronic warfare 
     and avionics systems. Expendable routines tailored to the 
     immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed 
     using one of four operational modes. Hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED. Software is SECRET. Technical data and 
     documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
       5. The AN/AAR-60 Missile Approach Warning System is a 
     passive, true imaging sensor device that is optimized to 
     detect the radiation signature of a threat missile's exhaust 
     plume within the ultra violet solar blind spectral band. 
     Functionally, the architecture detects incoming missile 
     threats and indicates their direction of arrival with the 
     'maximum' of warning time. Hardware and software are 
     UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and documentation provided are 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       6. The AN/AAQ-35 MX (Wescam MX-15D) is a gyro-stabilized, 
     multi-spectral, multi field of view electro-optical infrared 
     imaging system. The system provides surveillance laser 
     illumination and laser designation through use of an 
     externally mounted turret sensor and internally mounted 
     master control. Sensor video imagery is displayed in the 
     aircraft real time and may be recorded for subsequent ground 
     analysis. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and 
     documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
       7. The LAU-131 launcher is tube shaped, 59.8 inches in 
     length, and 10.125 inches in diameter. It weighs 65 pounds 
     and is capable of carrying seven rockets (2.75 inch or 70mm). 
     Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and documentation 
     provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
       8. 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.
       9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be 
     derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       10. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the 
     Government of Iraq.
                                  ____

                                                 Defense Security,


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                                    Arlington, VA.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     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. 16-49, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Egypt for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $81.4 million. 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 Worm

                               (For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN,
                                                        Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-49

     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: The Government of Egypt.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $56.4 million.
       Other $25.0 million.
       Total $81.4 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Sixty-seven (67) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems 
     (CMWS).
       Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE: 
     OCONUS Installation/Integration, Installation Mounting Kits, 
     Countermeasure Dispenser Test Set AN/ALM-294, Technical 
     Assistance, U.S. Government Training and OCONUS Contractor 
     Training, publications and technical documents, quality 
     assurance and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (VGJ).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: EG-B-VBT, A04 (02 JUL 15, 
     TCV: $17.8M).
       (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 Annex 
     attached.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 6, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Egypt--Description of Sale: Common Missile Warning System 
     (CMWS) for AH-64E Apache, UH-60 Blackhawks and CH-47 Chinook 
                              Helicopters

       The Government of Egypt has requested a possible sale of:
       Major Defense Eauipment (MDE):
       Sixty-seven (67) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems 
     (CMWS).
       This request also includes the following Non-MDE: OCONUS 
     Installation/Integration, Installation Mounting Kits, 
     Countermeasure Dispenser Test Set AN/ALM-294, Technical 
     Assistance, U.S. Government Training and OCONUS Contractor 
     Training, publications and technical documents, quality 
     assurance and other related elements of logistics and program 
     support. The estimated cost is $81.4 million.
       This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States by helping to 
     improve the security of a strategic partner that has been and 
     continues to be an important force for political stability 
     and economic progress in the Middle East.
       The proposed sale of the CMWS will equip the Egyptian Air 
     Force's fleet of multi-mission helicopters with a detection 
     system for infrared missile threats. Egypt will have no 
     difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractors will be BAE Systems and DynCorp. 
     There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
     with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of two (2) U.S. Government and two (2) contractor 
     representatives to Egypt to support delivery of such 
     equipment, installation and integration, maintenance and to 
     provide technical support and equipment familiarization. 
     Additionally, this program will require multiple trips 
     involving U.S. Government and contractor personnel to 
     participate in technical reviews, training and installation.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-49

     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. AN/AAR-57--Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)--The 
     Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) provides superior 
     detection of infrared missile threats for rotary-wing, 
     transport, and tactical aircraft. It is the detection 
     component of a suite of countermeasures to increase 
     survivability of current generation combat, airlift, and 
     special operations aircraft against the threat posed by 
     infrared guided missiles. It also provides automatic, passive 
     missile detection, threat declaration, crew warning, software 
     reprogramming, false alarm suppression and cues to other on-
     board systems, such as dispensers, which may be utilized for 
     flare decoys. Each platform includes: Electro-optical Missile 
     Sensors, and Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Sequencer, and 
     the Improved Countermeasures Dispenser (ICMD). The ECU 
     hardware is classified CONFIDENTIAL; releasable technical 
     manuals for operation and maintenance are classified SECRET.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software equipment, 
     the information could be used to develop countermeasures or 
     equivalent systems which may reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar or advanced capabilities.
       3. A determination has been made that Egypt can provide 
     substantially the same degree of protection for this 
     technology as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is 
     necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and 
     national security objectives outlined in the Policy 
     Justification.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Egypt.
                                  ____

                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                  Arlington, VA, October 13, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
     U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to the reporting requirements 
     of Section 36(b)(1) of

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     the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, we are forwarding 
     herewith Transmittal No. 16-38, concerning the Department of 
     the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to 
     the Government of Kuwait for defense articles and services 
     estimated to cost $194 million. 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 Worm

                               (For J.W. Rixey, Vice Admiral, USN,
                                                        Director).
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-38

     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 Kuwait.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $62 million.
       Other $132 million.
       Total $194 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Six (6) AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel F1 Radars.
       Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): The Government of Kuwait 
     requested a limited competition between three (3) U.S. 
     vendors to procure a total of six (6) Short Range, Gap Filler 
     Radars (e.g., AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel F1, AN/TPS-77, or AN/TPS-
     703) and one (1) Long Range Radar (e.g., AN/TPS-77 or AN/TPS-
     78). Only one of the radars under consideration, the AN/MPQ-
     64 is Major Defense Equipment (MDE). The remaining radars 
     identified by Kuwait for consideration are non-MDE. 
     Additionally, Kuwait is requesting one (1) Long Range Radar 
     with Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Secondary 
     Surveillance Radar (SSR) capability on the Long Range Radar, 
     upgrades to existing AN/FPS 117 (V) 3 Long Range Radars, 
     upgrades to airfield radome and communications systems, 
     upgrade secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, 
     site surveys, installation and checkout, site acceptance 
     testing, interim contractor support, construction, contractor 
     logistics support (CLS), spares, support equipment and 
     training. Cost for additional non-MDE is $132 million. The 
     total overall estimated cost is $194 million.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-DAB).
       (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 Annex 
     attached.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 13, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

              The Government of Kuwait--Radar Field System

       The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible total 
     sale of six (6) Short Range Radars, otherwise known as Gap 
     Filler Radars, one (1) Long Range Radar with Primary 
     Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar 
     (SSR) arrays, upgrades to existing AN/FPS 117 (V) 3 Long 
     Range Radar, upgrades to airfield radome and communications 
     systems, upgrade to secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) 
     systems, site surveys, installation and checkout, site 
     acceptance testing, interim contractor support, construction, 
     contractor logistics support, spares, support equipment, and 
     training. The total estimated value of this sale is $194 
     million.
       The Government of Kuwait requested a limited competition 
     between three (3) U.S. vendors to procure a total of six (6) 
     Short Range, Gap Filler Radars (e.g., AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel F1, 
     AN/TPS-77, or AN/TPS-703) and one (1) Long Range Radar (e.g., 
     AN/TPS-77 or AN/TPS-78). Only one of the radars under 
     consideration, the AN/MPQ-64 is Major Defense Equipment 
     (MDE). The remaining radars identified by Kuwait for 
     consideration are non-MDE.
       This proposed sale supports U.S. Government national 
     security goals by aiding a Major non-NATO Ally in the 
     reduction of transnational threats, weapons proliferation, 
     and the movement and support of international terrorists.
       The Government of Kuwait desires the radar field system in 
     order to improve early warning, enhance internal and external 
     security, and protect national sovereignty. The system 
     provides situational awareness for Kuwaiti security forces to 
     detect and interdict fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This 
     procurement provides coverage for Kuwait's northern and 
     eastern borders.
       The prime contractor will be determined by competition 
     between Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, Maryland, Northrop 
     Grumman, Falls Church, Virginia, and the Raytheon Company, 
     Waltham, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements 
     proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       This procurement includes a small number of U.S. contractor 
     system and maintenance advisors under a long-term operations 
     and maintenance support package. The exact number of 
     personnel and period of performance is yet to be finalized. 
     This purchase will not substantially alter the U.S. 
     Government presence in Kuwait.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-38

     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 AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel Radar System is a fielded air 
     defense radar system in the Army inventory. Sentinel is a 
     derivative of the AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder System used for 
     artillery detection and the AN/TPQ-36A Norwegian adapted Hawk 
     system. Sentinel is a mobile, phased-array radar that 
     provides highly accurate 3 dimensional radar track data to 
     using systems via the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) 
     Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) node. Sentinel 
     acquires, tracks, and reports cruise missiles, unmanned 
     aerial vehicles, fixed and rotary wing aircraft in clutter 
     and electronic counter measures environments. The Sentinel 
     Export configuration (AN/MPQ-64F1) is a derivative of the 
     U.S. Army's Improved Sentinel Radar.
       2. The Sentinel consists of a radar-based sensor system 
     with the M1152 HighMobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle 
     (HMMWV) as the prime mover and the MEP-1041 Advanced Mobile 
     Medium Power Source (AMMPS) Tactical Quiet Generator as the 
     power source. The sensor is an advanced battlefield radar 
     capable of X-band air defense phased-array with an 
     instrumented range of 75 kilometers with a rotating antenna 
     providing 360 degree azimuth coverage for acquisition and 
     tracking.
       3. Sentinel has only one item currently designated Critical 
     Program Information (CPI) and that is the Sentinel software 
     modules containing routines for electronic counter-counter 
     measures (ECCM) that have been determined to be a CPI.
       4. These items are classified IAW EO 12958 section 1.5, 
     Classification categories as category 1.5(e) because they 
     contain scientific, technological, or economic matters 
     relative to the national security. Reports, test data, and 
     all Sentinel related media that discloses operational 
     parameters, performance, characteristics, ECCM techniques, 
     vulnerabilities, limitations or performance weaknesses shall 
     be classified at the highest level based on the information 
     being conveyed as referenced in the Sentinel Security 
     Classification Guide. Distribution of technical performance 
     and system capabilities reports and data shall only be 
     released up to the CONFIDENTIAL level. It is not possible to 
     obtain the Sentinel wartime reserved frequencies by reverse 
     engineering, testing, or analyzing the unclassified Sentinel 
     end item.
       5. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 
     foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in 
     the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be 
     derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       6. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the 
     Government of Kuwait.
                                                  Defense Security


                                           Cooperation Agency,

                                  Arlington, VA, October 21, 2016.
     Hon. Bob Corker,
     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. 16-45, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the United Arab Emirates 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $75 
     million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we 
     plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this 
     proposed sale.
           Sincerely,
                                                       J.W. Rixey,
                                      Vice Admiral, USN, Director.
       Enclosures.


                         Transmittal No. 16-45

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) (U) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates (UAE).
       (ii) (U) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $ 0 million.
       Other $75 million.
       Total $75 million.

    (iii) (U) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
               Services under Consideration for Purchase:

       Non-MDE:
       The United Arab Emirates Air Force requests participation 
     in military exercises, aerial refueling, airlift and ferry 
     support, training aids/devices/munitions, technical and 
     logistics support services, and other related elements of 
     logistical and program support. There is no MDE associated 
     with this potential sale. The total estimated cost is $75.0 
     million.
       (iv) (U) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-NAF Amendment 
     4).
       (v) (U) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE-D-NAF--$49M--20 Mar 
     12.

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       (vi) (U) Sales Commission. Fee, etc., Paid. Offered, or 
     Agreed to be Paid: None.
       (vii) (U) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the 
     Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 
     None.
       (viii) (U) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 21, 
     2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

     (U) United Arab Emirates (UAE)--Exercise Participation Support

       (U) The Government of the UAE requested a possible sale to 
     include participation in military exercises, aerial 
     refueling, airlift and ferry support, training aids/devices/
     munitions, technical and logistics support services, and 
     other related elements of logistical and program support. The 
     estimated cost is $75 million.
       (U) This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States by helping to 
     improve the security of a major regional ally which has been, 
     and continues to be, an important force for political 
     stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
       (U) This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States by helping to 
     improve the ability of the UAE to employ its fighter aircraft 
     in a multi-country coalition environment, such as Red Flag 
     and Green Flag exercises. Participating in major exercises 
     has enhanced the UAE's continued and consistent role in 
     support of Coalition Operations. The UAE is a steadfast 
     coalition partner in the fight against radical Islamic forces 
     such as ISIL and Al Qaeda (AQAP) in the Arabian Peninsula.
       (U) The proposed sale of this equipment and support does 
     not alter the basic military balance in the region.
       (U) Implementation of this proposed sale will not require 
     the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or 
     contractor representatives to the UAE.
       (U) There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense 
     readiness as a result of this proposed sale. All defense 
     articles and services are approved for release by our foreign 
     disclosure office.

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