[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 75 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23226-23230]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09094]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-10]


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 13-10 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 12, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18AP13.000

    Transmittal No. 13-10
    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 Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

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Major Defense Equipment*..................  $8.1 billion
Other.....................................  $2.7 billion
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TOTAL.....................................  $10.8 billion
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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: (60) F-35 Joint Strike 
Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft. Aircraft 
will be configured with the Pratt & Whitney F-135 engines, and (9) 
Pratt & Whitney F-135 engines are included as spares. Other aircraft 
equipment includes: Electronic Warfare Systems; Command, Control, 
Communication, Computer and Intelligence/Communication, Navigational 
and Identification (C4I/CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global Support System 
(ALGS); Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS); Full Mission 
Trainer; Weapons Employment Capability, and other Subsystems, Features, 
and Capabilities; F-35 unique infrared flares; Reprogramming center; F-
35 Performance Based Logistics. Also included: software development/
integration, aircraft ferry and tanker support, support equipment, 
tools and test equipment, communication equipment, spares and repair 
parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and 
technical

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documents, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics 
personnel services, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAC)
    (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: 29 March 2013
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Korea--F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft

    The Government of the Republic of Korea has requested a possible 
sale of (60) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and 
Landing (CTOL) aircraft. Aircraft will be configured with the Pratt & 
Whitney F-135 engines, and (9) Pratt & Whitney F-135 engines are 
included as spares. Other aircraft equipment includes: Electronic 
Warfare Systems; Command, Control, Communication, Computer and 
Intelligence/Communication, Navigational and Identification (C4I/CNI); 
Autonomic Logistics Global Support System (ALGS); Autonomic Logistics 
Information System (ALIS); Full Mission Trainer; Weapons Employment 
Capability, and other Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities; F-35 
unique infrared flares; reprogramming center; F-35 Performance Based 
Logistics. Also included: software development/integration, aircraft 
ferry and tanker support, support equipment, tools and test equipment, 
communication equipment, spares and repair parts, personnel training 
and training equipment, publications and technical documents, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services, 
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The 
estimated cost is $10.8 billion.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by meeting the 
legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation. 
The Republic of Korea continues to be an important force for peace, 
political stability, and economic progress in North East Asia.
    The proposed sale of F-35s will provide the Republic of Korea (ROK) 
with a credible defense capability to deter aggression in the region 
and ensure interoperability with U.S. forces. The proposed sale will 
augment Korea's operational aircraft inventory and enhance its air-to-
air and air-to-ground self-defense capability. The ROK's Air Force F-4 
aircraft will be decommissioned as F-35's are added to the inventory. 
Korea will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed sale of this aircraft system and support will not 
negatively alter the basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractors will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 
in Fort Worth, Texas; and Pratt & Whitney Military Engines in East 
Hartford, Connecticut. This proposal is being offered in the context of 
a competition. If the proposal is accepted, it is expected that offset 
agreements will be required.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Korea involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for 
technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a 
period of 15 years. U.S. contractor representatives will be required in 
Korea to conduct Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) and 
Autonomic Logistics and Global Support (ALGS) for after-aircraft 
delivery.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-10
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 F-35 Conventional Take-Off and Landing (CTOL) Block 3 
aircraft is classified Secret, except as noted below. It contains 
current technology representing the F-35 low observable airframe/outer 
mold line, Pratt & Whitney engine, radar, integrated core processor 
central computer, mission systems/electronic warfare suite, a multiple 
sensor suite, operational flight and maintenance trainers, technical 
data/documentation, and associated software. As the aircraft and its 
subsystems are under development, many specific identifying equipment/
system nomenclatures have not been assigned to date. Sensitive and 
classified elements of the F-35 CTOL Block 3 aircraft include hardware, 
accessories, components, and associated software for the following 
major subsystems:
    a. The Propulsion system is classified Secret and contains 
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. 
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified 
Secret. Software (object code) is classified Secret. The single 40,000-
lb thrust class engine is designed for low observability and has been 
integrated into the aircraft system, Pratt & Whitney, with the F135, is 
developing and producing engine turbo machinery compatible with the F-
35 and assures highly reliable, affordable performance. The engine is 
designed to be utilized in all F-35 variants, providing unmatched 
commonality and supportability throughout the worldwide base of F-35 
users. The CTOL propulsion configuration consists of a main engine, 
diverterless supersonic inlet, and a Low Observable Axisymmetric Nozzle 
(LOAN).
    b. The AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) 
provides mission systems with air-to-air and air-to-ground tracks which 
the mission system uses as a component to sensor fusion. The AESA 
allows the radar to direct RF energy in a way that does not expose the 
F-35, allowing it to maintain low observability in high-threat 
environments. The radar subsystem supports integrated system 
performance for air-to-air missions by providing search, track, 
identification, and AIM-120 missile data link functionality. The radar 
also provides synthetic aperture radar mapping for locating surface 
targets and weather mapping for weather avoidance. The radar functions 
are tightly integrated, interleaved, and managed by an interface to 
sensor management functions within mission software. The hardware and 
software are classified Secret.
    c. The Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS) contains technology 
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information 
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. 
Software (object code) is classified Secret. The EOTS subsystem to the 
sensor suite provides long-range detection; infrared targeting and 
tracking systems to support weapon employment. It incorporates a 
missile-quality Infrared Search and Track (IRST) capability, a Forward-
Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor for precision tracking, and Bomb Damage 
Indication (BDI) capability. EOTS replaces multiple separate internal 
or podded systems typically found on legacy aircraft. The

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functionality of the EOTS employs the following modes: Targeting FLIR; 
Laser Range-Finding and Target Designation; EO DAS and EOTS 
Performance.
    d. The Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) is a 
subsystem to the sensor suite and provides full spherical coverage for 
air-to-air and air-to-ground detection and Navigation Forward Looking 
Infrared (NFLIR) imaging. The system contains both Secret and 
Unclassified elements and contains technology representing the latest 
state-of-the-art in several areas. Information on performance and 
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software (object code) 
is classified Secret. The NFLIR capability provides infrared (IR) 
imagery directly to the pilot's Helmet-Mounted Display for navigation 
in total darkness, including takeoff and landing, and provides a 
passive IR input to the F-35's sensor fusion algorithms. The all-aspect 
missile warning function provides time-critical warnings of incoming 
missiles and cues other subsystems to provide effective countermeasure 
employment. EODAS also provides an IRST function that can create and 
maintain Situational Awareness-quality tracks (SAIRST). EODAS is a mid-
wave Infrared (IR) system consisting of six identical sensors 
distributed around the F-35 aircraft. Each sensor has a corresponding 
airframe window panel integrated with the aircraft structure to meet 
aerodynamic and stealth requirements.
    e. The Electronic Warfare (EW) system contains technology 
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information 
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. 
Software (object code) is classified Secret. Sensitive elements 
include: apertures; radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) 
countermeasures; and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) techniques and 
features. The reprogrammable, integrated system provides radar warning 
and electronic support measures (ESM) along with a fully integrated 
countermeasures (CM) system. The EW system is the primary subsystem 
used to enhance situational awareness, targeting support and self 
defense through the search, intercept, location and identification of 
in-band emitters and to automatically counter IR and RF threats. The IR 
and RF countermeasures are classified Secret. This system uses low 
signature-embedded apertures, located in the aircraft control surface 
edges, to provide direction finding and identification of surface and 
airborne emitters and the geo-location of surface emitters. The system 
is classified Secret.
    f. The Command, Control, Communications, Computers and 
Intelligence/Communications, Navigation, and Identification (C4I/CNI) 
system provides the pilot with unmatched connectivity to flight 
members, coalition forces, and the battlefield. It is an integrated 
subsystem designed to provide a broad spectrum of secure, anti-jam, 
covert voice and data communications, precision radio navigation and 
landing capability, self-identification, beyond visual range target 
identification, and connectivity with off-board sources of information. 
The functionality is tightly integrated within the mission system for 
enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of communications, 
navigation, identification, and sensor fusion. Information on 
performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software 
(object code) is classified Secret. The CNI function includes both 
Secret and Unclassified elements. Sensitive elements of the CNI 
subsystems include:
    (1) The VHF/UHF Voice and Data (Plain and Secure) Communication 
functionality includes air-to-air UHF/VHF voice and data, both clear 
and secure, to provide communications with other friendly and coalition 
aircraft, air-to-ground UHF voice to provide communications with ground 
sites, and intercommunication voice and tone alerts to provide 
communications between the avionics system and the pilot. UHF/VHF 
downlink of air vehicle status and maintenance information is provided 
to notify the ground crews of the amounts and types of stores, fuel, 
and other supplies or equipment needed to quickly turn the aircraft for 
the next mission. The system contains both Secret and Unclassified 
elements and contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-
art in several areas. Information on performance and inherent 
vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software (object code) is 
classified Secret.
    (2) The Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) functionality provides 
operational modes to identify ground station and to provide bearing-to-
station, slant range-to-ground station, bearing-to-airborne station and 
slant range to the nearest airborne station or aircraft. TACAN is not 
unique to the F-35 aircraft but is standard on most USAF aircraft. 
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified 
Secret. Software (object code) is classified Secret.
    (3) The Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator and Transponder 
Identification functionality consists of integrated Mark XII 
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder capability to provide 
identification of other friendly forces. The CNI system supports sensor 
fusion by supplying data from IFF interrogations and off-board sources 
through the intra-flight data link. The system contains both Secret and 
Unclassified elements and contains technology representing the latest 
state-of-the-art in several areas. Information on performance and 
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software (object code) 
is classified Secret.
    (4) The Global Positioning System Navigation functionality includes 
the Global Positioning System (GPS) aided inertial navigation to 
provide high-quality positional navigation, and the Instrument Landing 
System (ILS)/Tactical Air Control and Navigation (TACAN) to provide 
navigation and landing cues within controlled airspace. Information on 
performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software 
(object code) is classified Secret.
    (5) The Multi-Function Advanced Data Link (MADL) is used 
specifically for communications between F-35 aircraft and has a very 
low probability of intercept, contributing to covert operations. The 
system contains both Secret and Unclassified elements and contains 
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. 
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified 
Secret. Software (object code) is classified Secret.
    (6) The Inertial Navigation System is an all-attitude, Ring Laser 
Gyro-based navigation system providing outputs of linear and angular 
acceleration, velocity, body angular rates, position, attitude (roll, 
pitch, and platform azimuth), magnetic and true heading, altitude, and 
time tags. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is 
classified Secret. Software (object code) is classified Secret.
    (7) The Radar Altimeter functionality is a module provided in the 
CNI system rack 3A and uses separate transmit and receive antennae. It 
measures and reports altitude, and altitude rate of change. Control 
data is transferred over to a configurable avionics interface card 
which translates the information to the F-35 aircraft computers. 
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified 
Secret. Software (object code) is classified Secret.
    (8) The Instrument Landing System (ILS) measures, and reports 
azimuth course and alignment, elevation course

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alignment, and distance to the runway. Data from the ILS is used to 
drive visual flight instrumentation. Information on performance and 
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software (object code) 
is classified Secret.
    (9) The Tactical Data Links is a secure broadcast Tactical Digital 
Information Link (TADIL) used for real-time voice/data exchange for 
command and control, relative navigation, and Precise Position Location 
Identification (PPLI), providing Link-16 type capabilities. The system 
contains both Secret and Unclassified elements and contains technology 
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information 
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. 
Software (object code) is classified Secret.
    g. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Global Sustainment (ALGS) includes 
both Secret and Unclassified elements. It provides a fully integrated 
logistics management solution. ALGS integrates a number of functional 
areas, including supply chain management, repair, support equipment, 
engine support, and training. The ALGS infrastructure employs a state-
of-the-art information system that provides real-time, decision-worthy 
information for sustainment decisions by flight line personnel. 
Prognostic health monitoring technology is integrated with the air 
system and is crucial to the predictive maintenance of vital 
components.
    h. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) includes 
both Secret and unclassified elements. The ALIS provides an intelligent 
information infrastructure that binds all of the key concepts of ALGS 
into an effective support system. ALIS establishes the appropriate 
interfaces among the F-35 Air Vehicle, the warfighter, the training 
system, government information technology (IT) systems, JSF operations, 
and supporting commercial enterprise systems. Additionally, ALIS 
provides a comprehensive tool for data collection and analysis, 
decision support, and action tracking.
    i. The F-35 Training System includes both Secret and unclassified 
elements. The Training System includes several types of training 
devices, to provide for integrated training of both pilots and 
maintainers. The pilot training devices include a Full Mission 
Simulator (FMS) and Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT). The 
maintainer training devices include an Aircraft Systems Maintenance 
Trainer (ASMT), Ejection System Maintenance Trainer (ESMT), and Weapons 
Loading Trainer (WLT). The F-35 Training System can be integrated, 
where both pilots and maintainers learn in the same Integrated Training 
Center (ITC). Alternatively, the pilots and maintainers can train in 
separate facilities (Pilot Training Center and Maintenance Training 
Center).
    j. Weapons employment capability is Secret and contains technology 
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information 
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is Secret. Software (object 
code) is classified Secret. Sensitive elements include co-operative 
targeting.
    k. Other Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities:
    (1) The Low Observable Air Frame is Secret and contains technology 
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information 
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. 
Software (object code) is Secret. Sensitive elements include: the Radar 
Cross Section and its corresponding plots, construction materials and 
fabrication.
    (2) The Integrated Core Processor (ICP) Central Computer is Secret 
and contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in 
several areas. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities 
is Secret. Software (object code) is classified Secret. Sensitive 
elements include: F-35 Integrated Core Processor utilizing Commercial 
Off the Shelf (COTS) Hardware and Module Design to maximize growth and 
allow for efficient Management of DMS and Technology Insertion, if 
additional processing is needed, a second ICP will be installed in the 
space reserved for that purpose, more than doubling the current 
throughput and memory capacity.
    (3) The F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) is Secret and 
contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several 
areas. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is 
Secret. Software (object code) is Secret. Sensitive elements include: 
HMDS consists of the Display Management Computer-Helmet, a helmet 
shell/display module, a quick disconnect integrated as part of the 
ejection seat, helmet trackers and tracker processing, day- and night-
vision camera functions, and dedicated system/graphics processing. The 
HMDS provides a fully sunlight readable, bi-ocular display presentation 
of aircraft information projected onto the pilot's helmet visor. The 
use of a night vision camera integrated into the helmet eliminates the 
need for separate Night Vision Goggles (NVG). The camera video is 
integrated with EO and IR imaging inputs and displayed on the pilot's 
visor to provide a comprehensive night operational capability.
    (4) The Pilot Life Support System is Secret and contains technology 
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information 
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is Secret. Software (object 
code) is Secret. Sensitive elements include: a measure of Pilot 
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection through use of On 
Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS); and an escape system that 
provide additional protection to the pilot. OBOGS takes the Power and 
Thermal Management System (PTMS) air and enriches it by removing gases 
(mainly nitrogen) by adsorption, thereby increasing the concentration 
of oxygen in the product gas and supplying breathable air to the pilot.
    (5) The Off-Board Mission Support System is Secret and contains 
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. 
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is Secret. 
Software (object code) is Secret. Sensitive elements include: mission 
planning, mission briefing, maintenance/intelligence/tactical 
debriefing, sensor/algorithm planning, EW system reprogramming, data 
debrief, etc.
    l. Publications: Manuals are considered Secret as they contain 
information on aircraft/system performance and inherent 
vulnerabilities.
    2. The JSF Reprogramming Center is classified Secret and contains 
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. 
This hardware/software facility provides a means to update JSF 
electronic warfare databases. Sensitive elements include: EW software 
databases and tools to modify these databases.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and 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.

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