[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6951-6953]
[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.
     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. 16-24, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Oman 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $260 
     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. 16-24

     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 Oman.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0 million.
       Other $260 million.
       Total $260 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Non-MDE: Follow-on support for Oman's existing F-16 fleet 
     that includes support equipment, communications equipment, 
     personnel training, spare and repair parts, publications, 
     Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program 
     (ECISAP), Contractor Engineer Technical Services (CETS), 
     Technical Coordination Group (TCG), International Engine 
     Management Program (IEMP), Precision Measurement Equipment 
     Laboratory (PMEL) calibration and technical orders. The 
     estimated value of this possible sale is $260 million.
       (iv) Military Department: USAF (QAO).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: MU-D-SDC-$693,191,686-5 
     June 2002; MU-D-QAJ-$186,003,411-22 September 2009; MU-D-SAB-
     $1,418,883,494-2 December 2011.
       (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 Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 24, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

     Oman--Continuation of Logistics Support Services and Equipment

       The Government of Oman requests follow-on support for its 
     existing F-16 fleet that includes support equipment, 
     communications equipment, personnel training, spare and 
     repair parts, publications, Electronic Combat International 
     Security Assistance Program (ECISAP), Contractor Engineer 
     Technical Services (CETS), Technical Coordination Group 
     (TCG), International Engine Management Program (IEMP), 
     Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) calibration 
     and technical orders. The estimated value of this possible 
     sale is $260 million.
       The proposed sale of support services will enable the Royal 
     Air Force of Oman to ensure the reliability and performance 
     of its F-16 aircraft. Oman will have no difficulty absorbing 
     this support into its armed forces.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by helping to improve 
     the security of a friendly country which has been, and 
     continues to be, an important force for political stability 
     and economic progress in the Middle East.
       The proposed sale allows the U.S. military to support the 
     Royal Air Force of Oman, further strengthen the U.S.-Omani 
     military-to-military relationship, and ensure continued 
     interoperability of forces and opportunities for bilateral 
     training and exercises with Oman's military forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractors for this sale are: Lockheed Martin 
     Aero, Fort Worth, TX; ITT (EXCELIS-Harris), Fort Wayne, IN; 
     BAE Systems, Austin, TX; Honeywell, Clearwater, FL; Northrop 
     Grumman, Linthicum Heights, MD; Marvin Engineering, 
     Inglewood, CA; Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control, 
     Orlando, FL; Goodrich Corp, Westford, MA. There are no known 
     offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
     sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale does not require the 
     assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Oman.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.
       All defense articles and services have been approved for 
     release to the Government of Oman.


                         transmittal no. 16-24

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. This case involves the sustainment of sensitive 
     technology previously released to Oman in the sales of their 
     F-16C/D aircraft. The F-16C/D Block 50/52 weapon system is 
     UNCLASSIFIED, except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-
     16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems 
     including the Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW-229 or the General 
     Electric F-110-GE-129 engine, AN/APG-68V(9) radar, digital 
     flight control system, external electronic warfare equipment, 
     Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF), Link-16 
     datalink, and software computer programs.
       2. Sensitive or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the 
     proposed F-16C/D include hardware, accessories, components, 
     and associated software: AN/APG-68V(9) Radar, Have Quick I/II 
     Radios, AN/APX-113 A1FF with Mode IV capability, AN/ALE-47 
     Countermeasures (Chaff and Flare) set, LINK-16 Advanced Data 
     Link Group A provisions only, Embedded Global Positioning 
     System/Inertial Navigation System, Joint Helmet-Mounted 
     Cueing System (JHMCS), ALQ-211(V)4 Advanced Integrated 
     Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) without Digital 
     Radio Frequency Memory, AN/ALQ-211(V)4 Countermeasures Set, 
     Modular Mission Computer, Have Glass I/II without infrared 
     top coat, and Digital Flight Control System. Additional 
     sensitive areas include operating manuals and maintenance 
     technical orders containing performance information, 
     operating and test procedures, and other information related 
     to support operations and repair. The hardware, software, and 
     data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, 
     design, and performance parameters and other similar critical 
     information.
       3. Software, hardware, and other data, which is classified 
     or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to protect system 
     vulnerabilities, design data, and performance parameters. 
     Some end-item hardware, software, and other data identified 
     above are classified at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET level. 
     Potential compromise of these systems is controlled through 
     management of the basic software programs of highly sensitive 
     systems and software-controlled weapon system on a case-by-
     case basis.
       4. Oman is both willing and able to protect U.S. classified 
     military information. Oman's physical and document security 
     standards are equivalent to U.S. standards.
       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 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 have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Oman.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-20, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to Qatar for defense articles and 
     services estimated to cost $20 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.

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                         Transmittal No. 16-20

     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 Qatar.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $15 million.
       Other $5 million.
       Total $20 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Fifty (50) Javelin Guided Missiles (Category I) with 
     Containers.
       Ten (10) Command Launch Units (CLUs) with Integrated Day/
     Thermal Sights (Category III Sensitive) with Containers.
       Non-MDE: Ten (10) Javelin Missile Simulation Rounds, one 
     (1) Enhanced Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST), and twelve (12) 
     Batteries, Non-Rechargeable, six (6) Batteries, Storage, 
     Rechargeable, Battery Discharger, Battery Charger for #9, and 
     ten (10) Battery Coolant Units. Also included in this 
     possible sale are U.S. Government Technical Information and 
     Assistance and Life Cycle Contractor support (LCCS) for 
     twenty-four (24) months or until funds are exhausted. This 
     support provides for personnel, services, materials, 
     facilities, equipment, maintenance, supply support, 
     Integrated Support Plan, product assurance, and configuration 
     management. The estimated cost is $20 million.
       (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army.
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-B-UAR-$113,894,777-11 
     SEP 14.
       (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 Attached 
     Annex.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 24, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

                     Qatar-Javelin Guided Missiles

       The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 
     fifty (50) Javelin Guided Missiles (Category I), and ten (10) 
     Command Launch Units (CLUs) with Integrated Day/Thermal Sight 
     (Category III Sensitive) with Container. Also included in 
     this possible sale are: ten (10) Javelin Missile Simulation 
     Rounds, one (1) Enhanced Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST), and 
     twelve (12) Battery, Non-Rechargeable, six (6) Battery, 
     Storage, Rechargeable, Battery Discharger, Battery Charger 
     for #9, and ten (10) Battery Coolant Units. Also included in 
     this possible sale are U.S. Government Technical Information 
     and Assistance and Life Cycle Contractor support (LCCS) for 
     twenty-four (24) months or until funds are exhausted. This 
     support provides for personnel, services, materials, 
     facilities, equipment, maintenance, supply support, 
     Integrated Support Plan, product assurance, and configuration 
     management. The total estimated value of Major Defense 
     Equipment is $15 million. The overall total estimated value 
     is $20 million.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by helping to improve 
     the security of a regional partner. Qatar is an important 
     force for political stability and economic progress in the 
     Persian Gulf region. This proposed sale strengthens U.S. 
     efforts to promote regional stability by enhancing the 
     defense to a key U.S. ally.
       The proposed sale will improve Qatar's capability to meet 
     current and future threats and provide greater security for 
     its critical oil and natural gas infrastructure. Qatar will 
     use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland 
     defense. Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing these 
     missiles into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance 
     in the region.
       The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, Troy, AL. 
     There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
     with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple 
     trips by U.S. Government and contractor representatives to 
     travel to Qatar for up to twenty-four (24) months for 
     equipment de-processing, fielding, system checkout, training, 
     and technical logistics support.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-20

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man-
     portable, shoulder-launched, fire-and-forget, anti-tank 
     system for infantry, scouts, and combat engineers. It may 
     also be mounted on a variety of platforms including vehicles, 
     aircraft and watercraft. The system weighs 49.5 pounds and 
     has a maximum range in excess of 2,500 meters. The system is 
     highly lethal against tanks and other systems with 
     conventional and reactive armors. The system possesses a 
     secondary capability against bunkers.
       2. Javelin's key technical feature is the use of fire-and-
     forget technology which allows the gunner to fire and 
     immediately relocate or take cover. Additional special 
     features are the top attack and/or direct fire modes, an 
     advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker, target 
     lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or 
     covered fighting positions. The Javelin missile also has a 
     minimum smoke motor thus decreasing its detection on the 
     battlefield.
       3. The Javelin Weapon System comprises two major tactical 
     components, which are a reusable Command Launch Unit (CLU) 
     and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. 
     The CLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight that 
     provides a target engagement capability in adverse weather 
     and countermeasure environments. The CLU may also be used in 
     a stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and target 
     detection. The CLU's thermal sight is a second generation 
     Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate initial 
     loading and subsequent updating of software, all on-board 
     missile software is uploaded via the CLU after mating and 
     prior to launch.
       4. The missile is autonomously guided to the target using 
     an imaging infrared seeker and adaptive correlation tracking 
     algorithms. This allows the gunner to take cover or reload 
     and engage another target after firing a missile. The missile 
     has an advanced tandem warhead and can be used in either the 
     top attack or direct fire modes (for targets undercover). An 
     onboard flight computer guides the missile to the selected 
     target.
       5. The Javelin Missile System hardware and the 
     documentation are UNCLASSIFIED. The missile software which 
     resides in the CLU is considered SENSITIVE. The sensitivity 
     is primarily in the software programs which instruct the 
     system how to operate in the presence of countermeasures. The 
     overall hardware is also considered SENSITIVE in that the 
     infrared wavelengths could be useful in attempted 
     countermeasure development. The benefits to be derived from 
     the sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification of the 
     notification, outweigh the potential damage that could result 
     if sensitive technology was revealed to unauthorized persons.
       6. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware or 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.
       7. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Qatar.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-16, 
     concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $420 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. 16-16

     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* $0 million.
       Other $420 million.
       Total $420 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): This request includes 
     the following Non-MDE: continuation of contractor engineering 
     technical services, contractor maintenance services, Hush 
     House (an enclosed, noise-suppressed aircraft jet engine 
     testing facility) support services, and Liaison Office 
     Support for the Government of Kuwait F/A-18 C/D program. This 
     will include F/A-18 avionics software upgrades, engine 
     component improvements, ground support equipment, engine and 
     aircraft spares and repair parts, publications and technical 
     documentation, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), U.S. 
     Government and contractor programmatic, financial, and 
     logistics support. Also included are: maintenance and 
     engineering support, F404 engine and engine test cell 
     support, and Liaison Office support for five (5) Kuwait 
     Liaison Offices. There is no MDE associated with this 
     possible sale. The total overall estimated cost is $420 
     million.
       (iv) Military Department: U.S. Navy (GHI, GHJ).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Cases: GGZ-
     $134,425,825-16 JUN 14 GGW-$177,181,190-25 DEC 13.

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       (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: None.
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 24, 2016.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

        The Government of Kuwait-F/A-18 C/D Services and Support

       The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of 
     the following Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): continuation 
     of contractor engineering technical services, contractor 
     maintenance services, Hugh House support services, and 
     Liaison Office Support for the Government of Kuwait F/A-18 C/
     D program. This will include F/A-18 avionics software 
     upgrades, engine component improvements, ground support 
     equipment, engine and aircraft spares and repair parts, 
     publications and technical documentation, Engineering Change 
     Proposals (ECP), U.S. Government and contractor programmatic, 
     financial, and logistics support. Also included are: 
     maintenance and engineering support, F404 engine and engine 
     test cell support, and Liaison Office support for five (5) 
     Kuwait Liaison Offices. There is no MDE associated with this 
     possible sale. The total overall estimated value is $420 
     million.
       The proposed sale of support services will enable the 
     Kuwait Air Force to ensure the reliability and performance of 
     its F/A-18 C/D aircraft. Kuwait will have no difficulty 
     absorbing this support into its armed forces.
       This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy 
     and national security of the United States by helping to 
     improve the security of a friendly country that has been, and 
     continues to be, an important force for political stability 
     and economic progress in the Middle East. Kuwait plays a 
     large role in U.S. efforts to advance stability in the Middle 
     East, providing basing, access, and transit for U.S. forces 
     in the region.
       The proposed sale of support and services will not alter 
     the basic military balance in the region.
       The principal contractors will be Kay and Associates 
     Incorporated in Buffalo Grove, Illinois; The Boeing Company 
     in St. Louis, Missouri; Industrial Acoustics Corporation in 
     Winchester, England; General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts; 
     and Sigmatech in Huntsville, Alabama. There are no known 
     offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
     sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require two-
     hundred and seventy-five (275) contractor representatives to 
     travel to Kuwait for a period of three (3) years to provide 
     support.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.

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