[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 75 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23231-23233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09096]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-11]


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 
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 13-11 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 12, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18AP13.001


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Transmittal No. 13-11
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer
Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

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Major Defense Equipment*..................  $1.167 billion
Other.....................................  $1.241 billion
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TOTAL.....................................  $2.408 billion
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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

60 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA) radar sets
60 Digital Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS)
60 AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Targeting Systems
60 AN/AAS-42 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems
69 Link-16 Terminals and spares
132 Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) Secure radio 
with HAVE QUICK II

    Also included are the Advanced Display Core Processor II, Joint 
Mission Planning System, various support equipment items, GEM-V GPS 
airborne receiver module, and communication security, software 
development/integration, spares and repair parts, personnel training 
and training equipment, publications and technical documents, U.S. 
Government and contract engineering and logistical personnel services, 
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAP)
    (v) Prior Related Cases if any:

FMS Case SIR--$128M--10 Aug 02
FMS Case CAC--$3M--7 May 08
FMS Case SAB--$146M--10 Jan 08

    (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: 29 March 2013
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Korea--F-15 Silent Eagle Aircraft

    The Republic of Korea has requested a possible hybrid case in 
support of (60) F-15 Silent Eagle aircraft being procured via Direct 
Commercial Sales (DCS). The proposed sale will include 60 Active 
Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA) radar sets, 60 Digital 
Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS), 60 AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Targeting 
Systems, 60 AN/AAS-42 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems, 132 
Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) secure radio with 
HAVE QUICK II, 69 Link-16 Terminals and spares, the Advanced Display 
Core Processor II, Joint Mission Planning System, various support 
equipment items, GEM-V GPS airborne receiver module, and communication 
security; software development/integration, spares and repair parts, 
personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documents, U.S. Government and contract engineering and logistical 
personnel services, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated cost is $2.408 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 will augment Korea's operational aircraft 
inventory and enhance its air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defense 
capability, provide it with a credible defense capability to deter 
aggression in the region, and ensure interoperability with U.S. forces. 
The Republic of Korea Air Force's F-4 aircraft will be decommissioned 
as F-15SEs are added to the inventory. Korea will have no difficulty 
absorbing this additional equipment and support into its inventory.
    The proposed sale of equipment and support will not negatively 
alter the basic military balance in the region.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Korea involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for 
technical reviews and support, program management, and training over a 
period of 15 years.
    The prime contractor will be The Boeing Corporation in St Louis, 
Missouri. 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.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness resulting 
from this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-11
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 Direct Commercial Sale (DCS)/Foreign Military Sale (FMS) 
Hybrid sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to the 
Republic of Korea (ROK). The F-15SE weapons system is classified up to 
Secret. The F-15SE aircraft (DCS) uses the F-15E airframe and features 
advanced avionics and other technologically sensitive systems. The F-
l5SE will contain the General Electric F110-GE-129E engine (DCS), AN/
APG-63(v)3 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar (FMS), 
internal and external electronic warfare and self-protection equipment 
(FMS), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system (FMS), operational 
flight program, and software computer programs.
    2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to Secret) elements of the 
proposed F-15SE include hardware, accessories, components, and 
associated software: APG-63(v)3 AESA, Digital Electronic Warfare Suite 
(DEWS), the AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER targeting system, Infrared Search and 
Track system (IRST), Link-16 Terminals, and Ultra High Frequency Very 
High Frequency (UHF/VHF) secure radio. 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 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is the 
latest model of the F-15E radar. This model contains digital 
technology, including high processor and transmitter power, sensitive 
receiver electronics, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates 
high resolution radar ground maps. This radar also incorporates Non 
Cooperative Threat Recognition (NCTR) to aid in aircraft 
identification. The complete hardware is classified Confidential; major 
components and subsystems are classified Confidential; software is 
classified Secret; and technical data and documentation are classified 
up to Secret.
    4. The Digital Electronic Warfare Suite (DEWS) provides passive 
radar warning, wide spectrum RF jamming,

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and control and management of the entire 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.
    5. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting System is Unclassified but 
contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several 
areas. This pod is a third generation infrared and electro-optical pod 
capable of full motion video downlink. Information on performance and 
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software (object code) 
is classified Confidential. Sensitive elements include the forward 
looking infrared (FLIR) sensors, and Electronic Counter Countermeasures 
features that increase capability in a jamming environment.
    6. The AN/AAS-42 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system is a long-
wave, high resolution, passive, infrared sensor system that searches 
and detects heat sources within its field of regard. The AN/AAS-42 is 
classified Confidential, components and subsystems range from 
Unclassified to Confidential, and technical data and other 
documentation are classified up to Secret.
    7. 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.
    8. The Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) secure 
radio with HAVE QUICK II is voice communications radio system that can 
operate in either normal, secure, and/or jam resistant modes. It can 
employ cryptographic technology that is classified Secret. Classified 
elements include operating characteristics, parameters, technical data, 
and keying material.
    9. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software, 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. 2013-09096 Filed 4-17-13; 8:45 am]
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