[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 223 (Monday, November 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69437-69439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28070]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 12-55]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 12-55 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: November 14, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 12-55
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 *................  $3.6 billion
Other....................................  $3.1 billion
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    Total................................  $6.7 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 20 C-130J-30 Aircraft, 5 KC-
130J Air Refueling Aircraft, 120 Rolls Royce AE2100D3 Engines (100 
installed and 20 spares), 25 Link-16 Multifunctional Information 
Distribution Systems, support equipment, spare and repair parts, 
personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical 
data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other 
related logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: USAF (SAQ)

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    (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 Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 8 November 2012

    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Saudi Arabia--C-130J-30 and KC-130J Aircraft

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has requested a possible sale of 
20 C-130J-30 Aircraft, 5 KC-130J Air Refueling Aircraft, 120 Rolls 
Royce AE2100D3 Engines (100 installed and 20 spares), 25 Link-16 
Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems, support equipment, 
spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, 
publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical assistance, and other related logistics support. The total 
estimated cost is $6.7 billion.
    This proposed sale of C-130J-30 and KC-130J assets 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.
    Saudi Arabia needs these aircraft to sustain its aging fleet, which 
faces increasing obsolescence. The proposed sale of C-130J and KC-130J 
aircraft will provide a modern configuration, improve reliability and 
enhance the Royal Saudi Air Force's ability to effectively field, 
support, and employ these aircraft.
    The proposed sale of these aircraft and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    Implementation of this sale will require the assignment of U.S. 
Government and contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia for delivery, system checkout, and logistics support for an 
undetermined period of time.
    The prime contractors will be Lockheed-Martin in Bethesda Maryland; 
General Electric Aviation Systems in Sterling Virginia; and Rolls Royce 
Corporation in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. 12-55
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. VHF Airborne Communications System (AN/ARC-222): This radio 
operates in the Very High Frequency (VHF) FM and AM spectrum. Hardware, 
technical data and documentation are Unclassified.
    2. UHF Airborne Communications System (AN/ARC-164): This Ultra High 
Frequency (UHF) radio offers Have Quick II jam-resistant capability. 
Hardware is Unclassified. The radio can employ classified cryptographic 
technology.
    3. Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS): This is 
an advanced Link-16 command, control, communications, and intelligence 
(C3I) system incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital 
communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical 
information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea 
elements. The MIDS terminal hardware, publications, performance 
specifications, operational capability, parameters, vulnerabilities to 
countermeasures, and software documentation are classified 
Confidential. The classified information to be provided consists of 
that which is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair 
(through intermediate level) of the data link terminal, installed 
systems, and related software.
    4. Inertial Navigation/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS): This 
highly accurate inertial navigation system has embedded GPS for blended 
INS/GPS, free-inertial, and GPS only solutions. Classified elements 
include Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module (SAASM) for 
decryption of precision GPS signals.
    5. Electro-Optical Infrared System (Wescam MX-15 or suitable 
substitute): This is a gyro-stabilized, multi-field of view EO/IR 
system. The system provides color daylight TV and night time IR video 
with a laser range finder and laser pointer through use of an 
externally mounted turret sensor unit and internally mounted sensor 
control. Video imagery is displayed in the aircraft real time and may 
be recorded for subsequent ground analysis. Hardware is Unclassified. 
Technical data and documentation to be provided is Unclassified.
    6. Identification Friend or Foe transponder interrogator system 
(AN/APX-114/119): This system responds to interrogating signals to 
assist in identification, location, and terrain avoidance.
    7. Chaff/Flare Counter Measure Dispensing System (AN/ALE-47): The 
AN/ALE-47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an integrated, 
threat-adaptive, software-programmable dispensing system capable of 
dispensing chaff and flares. The threats countered by the CMDS include 
radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided 
missiles, radar homing guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided 
missiles. An integrated Chaff/Flare Counter Measures Dispensing System 
equal to or superior to this system has been released for the King Air 
350ER. The highest classification for the software is CONFIDENTIAL. 
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
    8. Radar Warning Receiver (AN/ALR-56M): The AN/ALR-56M RWR is 
designed to detect incoming radar signals, identify and characterize 
those signals to a specific threat, and alert the aircrew through the 
C-130J Tactical Electronic Warfare System display. The system consists 
of external antennae mounted on the fuselage. The ALR-56M is based on a 
digitally-controlled, single channel receiver that scans within a 
specific frequency spectrum and is capable of adjusting to threat 
changes by modifications to the Mission Data (MD) software. The ALR-56C 
capability has been released to the RSAF for their F-15C/D/S aircraft. 
A capability equal to or greater than the ALR-56M has been released to 
the RSAF for their F-15SA. Hardware is CONFIDENTIAL. Software is 
CONFIDENTIAL.
    9. Missile Approach Warning System (AN/AAR-47): The AN/AAR-47 is an 
aircraft passive MWS designed for detection of incoming surface-to-air 
and air-to-air missiles on transport and helicopter aircraft. The 
system detects, identifies, and displays potential threats. The AN/AAR-
47 warns of missile approach by detecting radiation associated with the 
rocket motor and automatically initiates flare ejection. Hardware is 
UNCLASSIFIED. Software is SECRET. Technical data and documentation to 
be provided is UNCLASSIFIED.

[FR Doc. 2012-28070 Filed 11-16-12; 8:45 am]
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