[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 243 (Monday, December 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78616-78620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32284]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 11-46]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21 
July 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 11-46 with 
attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of 
Technology.

    Dated: December 13, 2011.
Morgan F. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 11-46
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: Iraq
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................  $1.3 billion.
Other...................................  1.0 billion.
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................   2.3 billion.
 
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: (18) F-16IQ aircraft, (24) 
F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines, (120) LAU-
129/A Common Rail Launchers, (24) APG-68(V)9 radar sets, (19) M61 20mm 
Vulcan Cannons, (100) AIM-9L/M-8/9 SIDEWINDER Missiles, (150) AIM-7M-
F1/H SPARROW Missiles, (50) AGM-65D/G/H/K MAVERICK Air to Ground 
Missiles, (200) GBU-12 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (500 pound), 
(50) GBU-10 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (50) GBU-
24 PAVEWAY III Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (22) ALQ-211 
Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare

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Suites (AIDEWS), or Advanced Countermeasures Electronic Systems (ACES) 
(ACES includes the ALQ-187 Electronic Warfare System and AN/ALR-93 
Radar Warning Receiver), (20) AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend 
or Foe (AIFF) Systems (without Mode IV), (20) Global Positioning 
Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), 
(Standard Positioning Service (SPS) commercial code only), (20) AN/AAQ-
33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pods, (4) F-9120 Advanced 
Airborne Reconnaissance Systems (AARS) or DB-110 Reconnaissance Pods 
(RECCE), (22) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems (CMDS), (20) 
Conformal Fuel Tanks (pairs), (120) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems 
(JHMCS), (20) AN/ARC-238 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio 
Systems, (10,000) PGU-27A/B Ammunition, (30,000) PGU-28 Ammunition, 
(230) MK-84 2000 lb General Purpose Bombs, and (800) MK-82 500lb 
General Purpose Bombs. Also included: LAU-117 Maverick Launchers, site 
survey support equipment, Joint Mission Planning System, Ground Based 
Flight Simulator, tanker support, ferry services, Cartridge Actuated 
Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD), repair and return, 
modification kits, spares and repair parts, construction, publications 
and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics 
support services, ground based flight simulator, and other related 
elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAH).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case SAG: $1.4B: 21 Sep 11.
    (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: 12 December 2011.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Iraq--F-16 Aircraft

    The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of (18) F-16IQ 
aircraft, (24) F100PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines, 
(120) LAU-129/A Common Rail Launchers, (24) APG-68(V)9 radar sets, (19) 
M61 20mm Vulcan Cannons, (100) AIM-9L/M-8/9 SIDEWINDER Missiles, (150) 
AIM-7M-F1/H SPARROW Missiles, (50) AGM-65D/G/H/K MAVERICK Air to Ground 
Missiles, (200) GBU-12 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (500 pound), 
(50) GBU-10 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (50) GBU-
24 PAVEWAY III Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (22) ALQ-211 
Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS), or 
Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES) (ACES includes the 
ALQ-187 Electronic Warfare System and AN/ALR-93 Radar Warning 
Receiver), (20) AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) 
Systems (without Mode IV), (20) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and 
Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), (Standard Positioning 
Service (SPS) commercial code only), (20) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ-28 
LITENING Targeting Pods, (4) F-9120 Advanced Airborne Reconnaissance 
Systems (AARS) or DB-110 Reconnaissance Pods (RECCE), (22) AN/ALE-47 
Countermeasures Dispensing Systems (CMDS), (20) Conformal Fuel Tanks 
(pairs), (120) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS), (20) AN/
ARC-238 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems, (10,000) PGU-
27A/B Ammunition, (30,000) PGU-28 Ammunition, (230) MK-84 2000 lb 
General Purpose Bombs, and (800) MK-82 500lb General Purpose Bombs. 
Also included: LAU-117 Maverick Launchers, site survey support 
equipment, Joint Mission Planning System, Ground Based Flight 
Simulator, tanker support, ferry services, Cartridge Actuated Devices/
Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD), repair and return, modification 
kits, spares and repair parts, construction, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support 
services, ground based flight simulator, and other related elements of 
logistics support. The estimated cost is $2.3 billion.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security objectives of the United States by enhancing the 
capability of Iraq's Air Force. The proposed aircraft and accompanying 
weapon systems will greatly enhance Iraq's interoperability with the 
U.S. and other NATO nations, making it a more valuable partner in an 
important area of the world, as well as supporting Iraq's legitimate 
need for its own self-defense.
    The proposed sale will allow the Iraqi Air Force to modernize its 
air force by acquiring western interoperable fighter aircraft, thereby 
enabling Iraq to support both its own air defense needs and coalition 
operations. The country will have no difficulty absorbing these 
aircraft into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be:

BAE Advanced Systems...................  Greenlawn, New York.
Boeing Corporation.....................  Seattle, Washington.
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems        St Louis, Missouri.
 (three locations).                       Long Beach, California.
                                         San Diego, California.
Raytheon Company (two locations).......  Lexington, Massachusetts.
                                         Goleta, California.
Raytheon Missile Systems...............  Tucson, Arizona.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company....  Fort Worth, Texas.
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire         Dallas, Texas.
 Control.
Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training     Fort Worth, Texas.
 And Support.
Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical         Garland, Texas.
 Systems.
Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems....  Baltimore, Maryland.
Pratt & Whitney United Technology        East Hartford, Connecticut.
 Company.
General Electric Aircraft Engines......  Cincinnati, Ohio.
Goodrich ISR Systems...................  Danbury, Connecticut.
L3 Communications......................  Arlington, Texas.
ITT Defense Electronics and Services...  McLean, Virginia.
Symetrics Industries...................  Melbourne, Florida.
 


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    There are no known offset agreements in connection with this 
proposed sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Iraq involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for 
technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a 
period of 15 years.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 11-46
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 
Iraq. The F-16IQ is Unclassified, except as noted below. The aircraft 
utilizes the F-16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems. 
It contains the Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW-229 or the General Electric 
F-110-GE-129 engine, AN/APG-68(V)9 radar, digital flight control 
systems, internal electronic warfare equipment, Advanced IFF (without 
Mode IV), operational flight program, and software computer programs.
    2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to Secret) elements of the F-
16IQ aircraft proposed for sale include hardware, accessories, 
components, and associated software: AN/APG-68(V)9 Radar, AN/APX-113 
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) without Mode IV 
capability, AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures (Chaff and Flare) set, SNIPER 
and/or LITENING Targeting Pods, F-9120 Advanced Airborne Reconnaissance 
Systems (AARS) and/or DB-110 RECCE Pods, Embedded Global Positioning 
System/Inertial Navigation System with Standard Positioning Service 
(SPS) commercial code only, Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System 
(ACES), Advanced Interference Blanker Unit, Modular Mission Computer, 
Have Glass I Digital Flight Control System, and F-100 or F-110 engines. 
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 AN/APG-68(V)9 radar is the latest model of the APG-68 radar 
and was specifically designed for foreign military sales. This model 
contains the latest digital technology available for a mechanically 
scanned antenna, including higher processor power, higher transmission 
power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and a new capability, 
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground 
maps from a much greater distance than previous versions of the APG-68. 
The upgrade features a 30% increase in detection range of air targets, 
a five-fold increase in processing speed, a ten-fold increase in 
memory, as well as significant improvements in all modes, jam 
resistance and false alarm rates. Complete hardware is classified 
Confidential; major components and subsystems are classified 
Confidential; software is classified Secret; and the technical data and 
documentation are classified up to Secret.
    4. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting System is Unclassified but 
contains state-of-the-art technology. Information on performance and 
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. The software (object 
code) is classified Confidential. Sensitive elements include the 
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors, and the AGM-65 Missile 
Boresight Correlator.
    5. The AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting System hardware is Unclassified 
but contains state-of-the-art technology. Information on performance 
and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. The software (object 
code) is classified Confidential. Sensitive elements include the 
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors, and the AGM-65 Missile 
Boresight Correlator.
    6. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System is a software 
reprogrammable dispenser of chaff and flares. It provides for either 
automatic (via integrated Missile Warning System input) or aircrew 
commanded response dispense capabilities. Specific dispense routines 
are sensitive. The export version uses a country unique ``look-up 
decision tree'' for determining dispense routines. This software when 
loaded in the ALE-47 is classified Confidential. Increased risk of 
exploitation is significantly reduced given that the software is in 
executable form only, i.e., binary code, and the actual dispense 
routines can be gained through visual observation.
    7. The AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe System is 
Unclassified unless MODE IV operational evaluator parameters are loaded 
into the equipment.
    8. The AN/ALQ-187 Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES) 
provides passive radar warning, wide spectrum radio frequency jamming, 
and control and management of the entire electronic warfare (EW) 
system. It is an internally mounted suite. The commercially developed 
system software and hardware is Unclassified. The system is classified 
Secret when loaded with a U.S. derived EW database.
    9. The AIM-9M-8/9 SIDEWINDER is a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-
air missile carried by fighter aircraft. Advanced technology in the 
AIM-9M includes Active Optical Target Detector, Gyro Optics Assembly 
within the Guidance Control Section, Infrared Countermeasures, 
Detection and Rejection Circuitry, and a reduced smoke rocket motor. 
The hardware, software, and maintenance are classified Confidential. 
Pilot training, technical data and documentation, which are necessary 
for performance and operating information, are classified Secret.
    10. The AIM-7M (F or H Build) SPARROW is a semiactive, medium range 
air-to-air missile designed to be either rail or ejection launched. 
Semiactive, continuous wave, homing radar, and hydraulically-operated 
control surfaces direct and stabilize the missile on a proportional 
navigational course to the target. The highest classification level for 
the AIM-7 missile is Secret.
    11. The PAVEWAY II/III (GBU-10/12/24) series of laser guided bombs 
consists of a guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall 
bombs into precision-guided ``smart'' munitions. At the core of each 
PAVEWAY II/III Munitions Kit is a dumb bomb. A laser guidance kit is 
integrated with each dumb bomb to add the requisite level of accuracy. 
The kit consists of a computer-controlled group at the front end of the 
weapon and an airfoil group at the back. When a target is illuminated 
by a laser, either airborne or ground-based, the guidance fins react to 
signals from the control group and steer the weapon to the target. This 
precision-guided munition offers improved accuracy over free-fall 
bombs, thus providing the potential for reduced collateral damage.
    12. The AGM-65D/G/H/K MAVERICK air-to-ground missile has an overall 
classification of Secret. The Secret aspects of the Maverick system are 
tactics, information revealing its vulnerability to countermeasures, 
and counter-countermeasures. Manuals and technical documents, which are 
necessary for operational use and organizational maintenance have 
portions that are classified Confidential. Performance and operating 
logic of the countermeasures circuits are Secret.
    13. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified 
HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-

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projected Heads-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to 
air and ground targets. This system projects visual targeting and 
aircraft performance information on the back of the helmet's visor, 
enabling the pilot to monitor this information without interrupting his 
field of view through the cockpit canopy. This provides significant 
improvement for close combat targeting and engagement. The JHMCS 
hardware is Unclassified; technical data and documentation are 
classified up to Secret.
    14. 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.

[FR Doc. 2011-32284 Filed 12-16-11; 8:45 am]
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