[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30896-30898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12337]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-08]


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

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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 13-08 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 20, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-08
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: Qatar
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $ 45 million
Other....................................  $ 65 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $110 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 2 AN/AAQ-24(V) Large 
Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for B747-800 
Aircraft, 11 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System Processors/
Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors, User Data Module Cards 
and Control Interface Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-to-End test 
set, Card Memory, Smart Cards, and Support Equipment, Consumables, and 
Flight Test/Certification. Also included are tools and test equipment, 
support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical 
documents, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of 
logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAF)
    (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: 14 May 2013

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Qatar--AN/AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) 
Systems

    The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 2 AN/AAQ-
24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for 
B747-800 Aircraft, 11 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System 
Processors/Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors, User Data 
Module Cards and Control Interface Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-
to-End test set, Card Memory, Smart Cards, and Support Equipment, 
Consumables, and Flight Test/Certification. Also included are tools and 
test equipment, support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications 
and technical documents, personnel training and training equipment, 
U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $110 
million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    Qatar requests these capabilities to provide for the protection of 
its head-of-state aircraft fleet. LAIRCM will provide increased 
protection from missile threats. The proposed purchase of LAIRCM will 
enhance the safety of Qatar's political leadership, promoting stability 
and global engagement of a friendly country.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Northrop Grumman Corporation of 
Rolling Meadows, Illinois. There are no known offset agreements 
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government 
or contractor representatives to travel to Qatar for a period of 10 
years to provide program and technical support and training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-08
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 AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM is a self-contained, directed energy 
countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-
guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features digital technology 
and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The system operates in all 
conditions, detecting incoming missiles and jamming infrared-seeker 
equipped missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy.
    2. LAIRCM system software, including Operational Flight Program and 
jam codes, is classified Secret.
    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 or equivalent systems which might 
reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system 
with similar or advanced capabilities.

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