[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 17, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22850-22852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08950]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-04]


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, Transmittals 13-04 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 11, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN17AP13.004

Transmittal No. 13-04
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: Republic of Singapore
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $24 million
Other...................................................     $12 million
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  TOTAL.................................................     $36 million
 
* 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: 20 AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block 
II All Up Round Missiles, 8 CATM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles, 5 
CATM-9X-2 Block II Missile Guidance units, 2 AIM-9X-2 Block II Tactical 
Guidance units, containers, spare and repair parts, support and test 
equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training 
and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of 
logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (ADF).
    (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: 03 April 2013.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Singapore--AIM-9X SIDEWINDER Missiles

    The Government of the Republic of Singapore has requested a 
possible sale of 20 AIM 9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block II All Up Round Missiles, 
8 CATM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles, 5 CATM-9X-2 Block II Missile 
Guidance units, 2 AIM-9X-2 Block II Tactical Guidance units, 
containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $36 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by increasing the ability of the 
Republic of Singapore to contribute to regional security. Its 
contributions to counter-piracy and counterterrorism efforts continue 
to stabilize a critical chokepoint where much of the world's goods and 
services transit en route to and from the Asia Pacific region. The 
proposed sale will improve the security of a strategic partner which 
has been, and continues to be, an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in the Asia Pacific region. 
Specifically, this proposed sale will improve the Republic of Singapore 
Air Force's (RSAF) air to air capability and ability to defend its 
nation and cooperate with allied air forces
    The Republic of Singapore requires these missiles to meet current 
and future threats of enemy aircraft. The proposed sale will enhance 
RSAF's ability to operate with coalition forces in bilateral and 
multilateral exercises and potential air defense operations. Singapore 
will use these capabilities as a deterrent to regional threats and to 
strengthen its homeland defense. Singapore will have no difficulty 
absorbing the AIM-9X-2 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 Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, 
Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to the Republic of Singapore.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-04
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-9X-2 Block II SIDEWINDER Missile represents a 
substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance 
over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block 1 Missile configuration. 
The missile includes a high off-boresight seeker, enhanced 
countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of attack 
airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. 
The software continues to be modified via a pre-planned product 
improvement (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-
countermeasure capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will 
be released. The missile is classified as Confidential.
    2. The sale of AIM-9X-2 under this FMS case will result in the 
transfer of sensitive technological information and or/restricted 
information. The equipment, hardware, and documentation are classified 
Confidential. The software and operational performance are classified 
Secret. The seeker/guidance control section and the target detector are 
necessary to support operational use and organizational management are 
classified up to Secret. Performance and operating logic of the 
counter-countermeasures circuits are classified Secret. The hardware, 
software, and data identified are classified to protect 
vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters and similar critical 
information.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, primarily performance 
characteristics, engagement algorithms and transmitter specific 
frequencies, the information could be used to develop countermeasures 
that might reduce weapon system effectiveness.

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