[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 1085-1089]
[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. 16-79, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kenya 
     for defense articles and services estimated to cost $418 
     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. 16-79

     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 Kenya.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment $53.6 million.
       Other $364.4 million.
       Total $418.0 million.
       (iii) Description and Ouantitv or Ouantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Maior Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Components for Paveway II (GBU-12/58) (includes spares):
       Two hundred and twenty-two (222) MXU-1006/B Airfoil Groups 
     for GBU-58.
       One hundred and fourteen (114) MXU-650 Airfoil Groups for 
     GBU-12.
       Three hundred and twenty-four (324) MAU-169 L/B or MAU-209 
     CB CCGs for GBU-12/58.
       Three hundred and twenty-four (324) FMU-152 Fuzes for GBU-
     12/58.
       Two hundred and sixteen (216) MK-81 Bomb Bodies for GBU-58.
       One hundred and eight (108) MK-82/BLU-111 Bomb Bodies for 
     GBU-12.
       Components for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System 
     (APKWS) (includes spares):
       Seven hundred and fourteen (714) WGU-59/B APKWS Guidance 
     Sections.
       Non-MDE includes: Twelve (12) Air Tractor AT-802L aircraft; 
     two (2) Air Tractor AT-504 trainer aircraft; twelve (12) FMU-
     152 A (D-2/D-5)/B Fuzes (for Training/Inert); six (6) Mk-81 
     Trainer/Inert Bomb Bodies; six (6) Mk-82 Trainer/Inert Bomb 
     Bodies; Seven hundred and fourteen (714) MK-66 MOD 4 2.75'' 
     Rocket Motors; Seven hundred and fourteen (714) M152 HE 
     Warheads (2.75'' Airborne Rocket); 505,000 rounds .50 cal 
     ammunition; FN HMP400 LLC Herstal 50 cal guns; MX-15HDi 
     electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) full motion video cameras 
     with laser designation; VHF/UHF radios; LAU-131 Launchers; 
     AAR-47 Warning Systems; electro countermeasure display 
     systems AN/ALE-47; HGU-55/P Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems; 
     spare engines; initial spare parts; support equipment; 
     studies; contract logistics support and technical services; 
     publications; aircraft ferry and support; life support 
     equipment; maintenance training; pilot training; follow-on 
     training; alternate mission equipment; U.S. Government 
     manpower services and travel; modifications and engineering 
     change proposals; ground based training system; operational 
     flight trainer and spares; and aircraft modification, 
     integration, and support.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAA).
       (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: January 18, 2017.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

  Government of Kenya--Air Tractor Aircraft with Weapons and Related 
                                Support

       The Government of Kenya has requested a possible sale of up 
     to twelve (12) Air Tractor AT-802L and two (2) AT-504 trainer 
     aircraft, weapons package, technical support and program 
     management. The total estimated program cost is $418 million.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by improving the 
     security of a strong regional partner who is a regional 
     security leader undertaking critical operations against al-
     Shabaab and troop contributor to the African Union Mission in 
     Somalia (AMISOM).
       The proposed sale provides a needed capability in the 
     ongoing efforts to counter al-Shabaab. The platform maximizes 
     the Kenyan Defense Force's Close Air Support (CAS) ability 
     because it is a short-field aircraft capable of using 
     precision munitions and cost effective logistics and 
     maintenance.
       The proposed sale supplements Kenya's aging F-5 aircraft as 
     it will be more fiscally efficient and able to be pre-
     positioned much closer to the conflict area than the F-5 
     fleet. The Kenyan Defense force is committed to

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     modernizing its air fleet and is capable of absorbing these 
     aircraft. The proposed sale of this equipment and support 
     does not alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be L-3 Communications, Platform 
     Integration Division, Waco, Texas. There are no known offset 
     agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale requires the 
     assignment of at least five contractor representatives in 
     Kenya.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-79

     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. This sale involves the release of sensitive technology 
     to Kenya. The AT-802L weapons system is classified up to 
     Secret. The AT-802L aircraft uses the AT-802 airframe and 
     features avionics and other technologically sensitive 
     systems. The AT-802L contains an MX-15HDi electro-optical/
     infrared (EO/IR) full motion video (FMV) cameras with laser 
     designation; internal and external self-protection equipment; 
     a modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a reticle-
     projected Heads-Up Display to cue weapons and aircraft 
     sensors to ground targets; and software computer programs.
       2. Sensitive and classified (up to SECRET) elements of the 
     proposed AT-802L include the hardware, accessories, 
     components, and associated software associated with the: MX-
     15HDi EO/IR FMV turret, Stores Management System (SMS), 
     Missile Warning System (MWS), HGU-55/P Helmet Mounted Cueing 
     System (HMCS), and air-to-ground weapons. 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. The MX-15HDi is an EO/IR FMV camera that includes a 
     laser designator which creates the ability to designate 
     ground targets for use with laser guided weapons. The 
     commercially developed system software and hardware are 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       4. The SMS provides basic flight path guidance to release 
     zone, mission recording and diagnostics, and continuous 
     stores status and inventory management. It is an internally 
     mounted suite. The commercially developed system software and 
     hardware are UNCLASSIFIED.
       5. The AN/AAR-47 is an electronic warfare system used to 
     protect against IR guided missile threats, laser-guided/
     laser-aided threats, and unguided munitions. The system, 
     hardware components and software are SECRET.
       6. The AN/ALE-47 system uses information from missile 
     warning sensors to determine the correct response to defeat 
     IR and other guided missiles. The AN/ALE-47 is SECRET.
       7. HMCS is a modified HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a 
     reticle-projected Heads-Up Display to assist with cueing 
     weapons to ground targets. This system projects visual 
     targeting information, enabling the pilot to monitor this 
     information without interrupting his field of view through 
     the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for close 
     combat targeting and engagement. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
       8. The following munitions are part of the AT-802L 
     configuration:
       a. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) is a 
     low cost semi-active laser guidance kit developed by BAE 
     Systems which is added to current unguided 70 mm rocket 
     motors and warheads similar to and including the HYDRA 70 
     rocket. It is a low collateral damage weapon that can 
     effectively strike both soft and lightly armored targets. 
     APKWS turns a standard unguided 2.75 inch (70 mm) rocket into 
     a precision laser-guided rocket, classification up to SECRET.
       b. 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 in or 70mm). 
     Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and documentation 
     provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
       c. GBU-12/58 Paveway II (PW-II): 500-lb (GBU-12) and 250-lb 
     (GBU-58) are laser-guided ballistic bombs (LGBs) developed by 
     Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The LGB is a maneuverable, 
     free-fall weapon that guides to a spot of laser energy 
     reflected off of the target. The LGB is delivered like a 
     normal general purpose (GP) warhead and the semi-active 
     guidance corrects for many of the normal errors inherent in 
     any delivery system. Laser designation for the weapon can be 
     provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators. 
     The LGB consists of a computer control group (CCG) that is 
     not warhead specific (MAU-169UB or MAU-209C/B) and a warhead 
     specific Air Foil Group (AFG), that attach to the nose and 
     tail of MK 81 and MK 82 or BLU-111 and BLU-110 General 
     Purpose (GP) bomb bodies. The overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
       d. The FN HMP400 LCC is a self-contained airborne weapon 
     system that includes a Herstal .50 cal M3P machine gun and 
     250-round ammunition box. This system is UNCLASSIFIED.
       9. Kenya has expressed a willingness to protect United 
     States classified military information equivalent to US 
     Government standards. Kenya is firmly committed to its 
     relationship with the United States and to its promise to 
     protect classified information and prevent its transfer to a 
     third party. This sale is needed in furtherance of USG 
     foreign policy and national security interests by helping to 
     improve the security of a vital partner in the AFRICOM AOR.
       10. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in 
     this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop 
     countermeasures which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with 
     similar or advance capabilities. The benefits to be derived 
     from this sale in the furtherance of the US foreign policy 
     and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       11. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     Kenya.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-78, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 
     defense articles and services estimated to cost $525 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. 16-78

     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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment* $0 million.
       Other $525 million.
       Total $525 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None.
       Non-MDE includes:
       Ten (10) 74K Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) 
     Aerostats.
       Fourteen (14) Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) Radars.
       Twenty-six (26) MX-20 Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) 
     Cameras.
       Ten (10) Communications Intelligence (COMINT) Sensors.
       Also included are the Mooring systems with powered tether 
     with embedded fiber optics; Ground Control Systems (GCS); 
     associated installation hardware; special tools and test 
     equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII); program management 
     support; verification testing; systems technical support; 
     transportation; spare and repair parts; communications 
     equipment; operators and maintenance manuals; personnel 
     training and training equipment; tool and test equipment; 
     repair and return; publications and technical documentation; 
     Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor 
     engineering, technical and logistics support services; in-
     country Field Service Representatives (FSR); and other 
     related elements of logistics and program support.
       (iv) Military Department: Army (ZAJ)
       (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: January 23, 2017.
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--74K Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) 
                               Aerostats

       The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested 
     a possible sale of ten (10) 74K Persistent Threat Detection 
     System (PTDS) Aerostats; fourteen (14) Ground Moving Target 
     Indicator (GMTI) Radars; twenty-six (26) MX-20 Electro-Optic 
     Infrared (EO/IR) Cameras; and ten (10) Communications 
     Intelligence (COMINT) Sensors. Also included are the Mooring 
     systems with powered tether with embedded fiber optics; 
     Ground Control Systems (GCS); associated installation 
     hardware; special tools and test equipment; Basic Issue Items 
     (BII); program management support; verification testing; 
     systems technical

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     support; transportation; spare and repair parts; 
     communications equipment; operators and maintenance manuals; 
     personnel training and training equipment; tool and test 
     equipment; repair and return; publications and technical 
     documentation; Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government 
     and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
     services; in-country Field Service Representatives (FSR); and 
     other related elements of logistics and program support. 
     Total estimated program cost is $525 million.
       This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and 
     national security objectives of the United States by helping 
     to improve the security of an important ally which has been 
     and continues to be a leading contributor of political 
     stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This sale 
     will increase the Royal Saudi Land Force's interoperability 
     with U.S. forces and conveys U.S. commitment to Saudi 
     Arabia's security and armed forces.
       The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's capability to 
     meet current and future threats and provide greater security 
     for its critical infrastructure. Saudi Arabia will have no 
     difficulty absorbing these systems into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor is unknown at this time. There are no 
     known offset agreements in connect with this potential sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the U.S. 
     Government or contractor representative to travel to the 
     Kingdom of Sadia Arabia for a period of six (6) years for de-
     processing/fielding, system checkout and new equipment 
     training, as well as provide the support of in-country FSRs 
     and operators.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-78

     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. This sale will involve the release of sensitive 
     technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Persistent 
     Threat Detection System (PTDS) is a tethered aerostat system 
     capable of supporting a variety of surveillance payloads. The 
     PTDS is a 74K tethered aerostat with a relocatable mooring 
     system capable of supporting payloads up to 500 kg at 
     altitudes of 1,500m, providing surveillance systems with line 
     of site up to 140km. In addition to the aerostat, each system 
     includes a mobile mooring system, ground control and 
     maintenance shelters, electrical generators and power 
     distribution panel, forklift and man lift, supply of helium 
     and spare parts. The program will also include system 
     training, maintenance and in-country support services. Each 
     of the ten (10) aerostats will carry a payload consisting of 
     one (1) radar system and two (2) Electro-Optical/Infrared 
     (EO/IR) systems or one (1) radar system, one (1) EO/IR system 
     and one (1) communications Intelligence (COMINT) system.
       a. Radar System. The Telephonics APS-143G Intelligence, 
     Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Radar is a multi-function 
     radar capable of providing long-range detection of land based 
     or maritime targets that are static or in motion. The system 
     can operate in overland, maritime, and air-to-air modes. It 
     displays Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) tracks 
     overlaid on a Doppler Beam Sharpened (DBS) image. The system 
     can switch between vertically and horizontally-orientated 
     antennas and incorporates an optional Identify Friend or Foe 
     (IFF) capability. The hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
       b. Communications Intelligence (COMINT) System. The 
     Raytheon Applied Signal Technology, Inc. Model 1240 Titan 
     Reconfigurable Multichannel Receiver is a modular, scalable 
     software-defined radio (SDR) designed for airborne COMINT 
     missions. The system can search, intercept, collect, geo-
     locate, analyze, store, and distribute wireless signals. The 
     hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
       c. Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) System. The L3 WESCAM 
     MX-20 is suite of up to seven (7) long-range camera and 
     imaging sensors mounted within a gimbaled pod. Sensors 
     include either a thermal image or high definition infrared 
     imager; a daylight continuous zoom color TV camera, either a 
     daylight spotter color TV camera or lowlight spotter TV 
     camera; a laser rangefinder; and a laser illuminator. The 
     hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures which 
     might 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 the recipient country 
     can provide 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.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-63, 
     concerning the Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of 
     Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait for defense 
     articles and services estimated to cost $400 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. 16-63

     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 $400 million.
       Total $400 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Non-MDE: Non-MDE items include support equipment and 
     services for AH-64D Apache helicopters, to include: Apache 
     Maintainer unit support, Depot Level support, training 
     devices, helmets, simulators, generators, transportation, 
     wheeled vehicles and organization equipment, spare and repair 
     parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, technical 
     data and publications, personnel training and training 
     equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
     technical, and logistics support services, and other related 
     elements of logistics support.
       (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (UMN and UMP)
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
       KU-B-UKS (31 Aug 02, $827,515,435).
       KU-B-ULM (17 Dec 09, $21,102,796).
       KU-B-ULK (17 Dec 09, $21,700,694).
       KU-B-ULJ (2 Nov 09, $183,209,259).
       (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:
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Kuwait--Sustainment and Contractor Logistics Support for 
                       AH-64D Apache Helicopters

       The Government of Kuwait has requested the sale of support 
     equipment and services for its AH-64D Apache helicopters, to 
     include: Apache Maintainer unit support, Depot Level support, 
     training devices, helmets, simulators, generators, 
     transportation, wheeled vehicles and organization equipment, 
     spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test 
     equipment, technical data and publications, personnel 
     training and training equipment, United States Government and 
     contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support 
     services, and other related elements of logistics support. 
     The total overall estimated value is $400 million.
       The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the U.S. by helping to improve the 
     security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that has been and continues 
     to be an important force for political stability and economic 
     progress in the Middle East region. 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.
       Kuwait requires continued support for equipment already 
     procured to ensure national security interests and objectives 
     are met. The defense articles maintained are used solely by 
     the Ministry of Defense to protect the sovereign border and 
     to conduct operations and training to include joint exercises 
     with the U.S. military. Kuwait will be able to absorb this 
     additional equipment and support into its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of equipment and support will not alter 
     the basic military balance in the region.
       The U.S. companies potentially involved in the sale are 
     Boeing, Mesa, AZ; Longbow Limited, Orlando, FL/Owego, NY 
     (Joint Venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman); 
     Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL; and DynCorp International, Fort 
     Worth, TX. There are no known offset agreements for the sale.
       Implementation of this proposed sale will require the 
     assignment of four (4) U.S. Government representatives and 
     sixty-five (65) contractor representatives in country for up 
     to five year.

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       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.
                                  ____

                                                  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. 16-56, 
     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 $110 
     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. 16-56

     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* $105 million.
       Other $5 million.
       Total $ 110 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
       Sixty (60) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
     Missiles (AMRAAMs).
       Non-MDE: This request also includes the containers and 
     other related services.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X5-D-YAD).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-D-YAB (M3).
       (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:
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

  Kuwait--AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

       The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of 
     sixty (60) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Missiles including containers 
     and other related services. The total overall estimated value 
     is $110 million.
       This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and 
     national security of the United States by improving the 
     security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that continues to be an 
     important force for political stability and economic progress 
     in the Middle East. Kuwait is a strategic partner in 
     maintaining stability in the region. This sale will increase 
     Kuwait's interoperability with the United States. It also 
     ensures a sustained air-to-air capability for Kuwait's F/A-18 
     aircraft.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       Implementation of the sale does not require the assignment 
     of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
     representatives to Kuwait.
       The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation, 
     Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements 
     proposed in connection with this potential sale.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.


                         Transmittal No. 16-56

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

                           Annex Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. The AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air (AMRAAM) 
     is a radar 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 counter measures, 
     and interception of high flying and low flying and 
     maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified 
     Confidential, major components and subsystems range from 
     Unclassified to Confidential, and technology data and other 
     documentation are classified up to Secret.
       2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains 
     knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the 
     information could be used to develop countermeasures or 
     equivalent systems that might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
     similar or advanced capabilities.
       3. 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.
       4. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal have been authorized for release and export to 
     the Government of Kuwait.
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                                                  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. 16-82, 
     concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of the 
     United Kingdom for defense articles and services estimated to 
     cost $400 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. 16-82

     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to 
         Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
         amended
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the United 
     Kingdom.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:
       Major Defense Equipment $0 million.
       (MDE)* Other $400 million.
       Total $400 million.
       (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
     Services under Consideration for Purchase:
       MDE: None.
       Non-MDE includes: Follow-on support for eight (8) C-17 
     aircraft, including contract labor for sustainment 
     engineering, on-site COMSEC support, Quality Assurance, 
     support equipment repair, supply chain management, spares 
     replenishment, maintenance, back shop support, and 
     centralized maintenance support/associated services. Required 
     upgrades will include fixed installation satellite antenna, 
     Mode 5+ installation and sustainment, Automatic Dependent 
     Surveillance-Broadcast Out, Communications Modernization 
     (CNS/ATM) Phase II, Replacement Heads-Up Display and three 
     special operations loading ramps.
       (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QDD).
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK-D-QBK, UK-D-QBL, UK-D-
     QCX, UK-D-QCY.
       (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:
       *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act.


                          POLICY JUSTIFICATION

  United Kingdom--Continuation of C-17 Logistics Support Services and 
                               Equipment

       The Government of the United Kingdom has requested a 
     possible sale of continued logistics support for eight (8) C-
     17 aircraft which will include: contract labor for 
     sustainment engineering, on-site COMSEC support, Quality 
     Assurance, support equipment repair, supply chain management, 
     spares replenishment, maintenance, back shop support, 
     centralized maintenance support/associated services, and 
     additional spare and repair parts, publications and technical 
     documentation. Required upgrades will include fixed 
     installation satellite antenna, Mode 5+ installation and 
     sustainment, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out, 
     Communications Modernization (CNS/ATM) Phase II, Replacement 
     Heads-Up Display and three special operations loading ramps. 
     The estimated total cost is $400 million.
       The United Kingdom is a close ally and an important partner 
     on critical foreign policy and defense issues. The proposed 
     sale will enhance U.S. foreign policy and national security 
     objectives by enhancing the United Kingdom's capabilities to 
     provide national defense and contribute to NATO and coalition 
     operations.
       The proposed sale of defense articles and services are 
     required to maintain the operational readiness of the Royal 
     Air Force. The United Kingdom's current contract supporting 
     its C-17 aircraft will expire in September 2017. The United 
     Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing this support into 
     its armed forces.
       The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not 
     alter the basic military balance in the region.
       The prime contractor will be the Boeing Corporation of 
     Chicago, Illinois. The U.S. Government is not aware of any 
     known offsets associated with this sale, Any offset agreement 
     will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
     contractor.
       Implementation of this sale will require the assignment of 
     approximately three additional U.S. Government and 
     approximately 55 contractor representatives to the United 
     Kingdom.
       There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness 
     as a result of this proposed sale.

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                         Transmittal No. 16-82

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

                          Annex A Item No. vii

       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
       1. This sale will involve the release of sensitive 
     technology to the United Kingdom in the performance of 
     services to sustain eight (8) United Kingdom C-17 aircraft. 
     While much of the below equipment supporting the C-17 is not 
     new to the country, there will be replenishment spares of the 
     below sensitive technologies purchased to support the fleet.
       2. The Force 524D is a 24-channel SAASM based Global 
     Positioning System (GPS) receiver, with precise positioning 
     service (PPS) capability built upon Trimble's next generation 
     OPS technology. The Force 524D retains backward compatibility 
     with the proven Force 5GS, while adding new functionality to 
     interface with digital antenna electronics, to significantly 
     improve anti-jam (AJ) performance. The host platform can 
     select the radio frequency (RF) or digital antenna 
     electronics (DAE) interface. In the digital mode, the Force 
     524D is capable of controlling up to 16 independent beams. 
     The hardware and software associated with the 524D receiver 
     card is UNCLASSIFIED.
       3. The C-17 aircraft will be equipped with the GAS-1, which 
     is comprised of the Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas 
     (CRPA), with the associated wiring harness and the Antenna 
     Electronics (AE)-1, to provide AJ capability. The hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED.
       4. The KIV-77 is the crypto applique for Mode V 
     Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). The hardware is 
     UNCLASSIFIED and COMSEC controlled.
       5. Software, hardware, and other data/information, 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 
     systems, on a case-by-case basis.
       6. The United Kingdom is both willing and able to protect 
     United States classified military information. The United 
     Kingdom's physical and document security standards are 
     equivalent to U.S. standards. The United Kingdom has 
     demonstrated its willingness and capability to protect 
     sensitive military technology and information released to its 
     military in the past. The United Kingdom is firmly committed 
     to its relationship with the United States and to its promise 
     to protect classified information and prevent its transfer to 
     a third party.
       7. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
     knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in 
     this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop 
     countermeasures which might reduce weapon system 
     effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with 
     similar or advanced capabilities. The benefits to be derived 
     from this sale in the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
     and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy 
     Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could 
     result if the sensitive technology, were revealed to 
     unauthorized persons.
       8. All defense articles and services listed in this 
     transmittal are authorized for release and export to the 
     Government of the United Kingdom.

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