[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11521-11524]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04860]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15-80]
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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15-80 with attached Policy Justification.
Dated: March 1, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-80
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: The Government of Pakistan
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................. $564.68 million
Other................................................. $134.36 million
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TOTAL............................................... $699.04 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Eight (8) F-16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with
the F100-PW-229 increased performance engine
Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8) AN/APG-68(V)9
radars, and eight (8) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive
Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). Additionally, this possible sale
includes 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 of MDE is $564.68
million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-5A7)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case SAF--$1.4B-24 Oct 06
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(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: 11 February 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Government of Pakistan--F-16 Block 52 Aircraft
The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Eight (8) F-16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with
the F100-PW-229 increased performance engine
Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8) AN/APG-68(V)9
radars, and eight (8) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive
Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). Additionally, this possible sale
includes 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 of MDE is $564.68
million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.
This proposed sale contributes to U.S. foreign policy objectives
and national security goals by helping to improve the security of a
strategic partner in South Asia.
The proposed sale improves Pakistan's capability to meet current
and future security threats. These additional F-16 aircraft will
facilitate operations in all-weather, non-daylight environments,
provide a self-defense/area suppression capability, and enhance
Pakistan's ability to conduct counter-insurgency and counterterrorism
operations.
This sale will increase the number of aircraft available to the
Pakistan Air Force to sustain operations, meet monthly training
requirements, and support transition training for pilots new to the
Block-52. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these additional
aircraft into its air force.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
Contractors have not been selected to support this proposed sale.
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 Pakistan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-80
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 sale involves the release of sensitive technology to
Pakistan. The F-l 6C/D Block 50/52 weapon system is UNCLASSIFIED,
except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-16 airframe and features
advanced avionics and systems. It contains the Pratt and Whitney F-100-
PW-229 engine, AN/APG-68V(9) radar, digital flight control system,
external electronic warfare equipment, Advanced Identification Friend
or Foe (AIFF), LINK-16 datalink, and software computer programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the
proposed F-16C/D include hardware, accessories, components, and
associated software: AN/APG-68V(9) Radar, Have Quick I/II Radios, AN/
APX-113 AIFF with Mode IV capability, AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures (Chaff
and Flare) set, LINK-16 Advanced Data Link Group A provisions only,
Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System, Joint
Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), ALQ-21 l(V)9 Advanced Integrated
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) without Digital Radio
Frequency Memory, AN/ALQ-213 Countermeasures Set, Modular Mission
Computer, Have Glass I/II without infrared top coat, Digital Flight
Control System, F-100 engine infrared signature, and Advanced
Interference Blanker Unit. 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 AN/APG-68(V)9 is the latest model of the APG-68 radar and
was specifically designed for foreign military sales. This model
contains the latest digital technology available for a mechanically
scanned antenna, including higher processor power, higher transmission
power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and an entirely new
capability, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher
resolution ground maps from a much greater distance than previous
versions of the APG-68. 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 AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice
communications radio system. The AN/ARC-238 employs cryptographic
technology that is classified SECRET. Classified elements include
operating characteristics, parameters, technical data, and keying
material.
5. The AN/APX-113 AIFF with Mode IV system is classified up to
SECRET when operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the
equipment. Classified elements of the AIFF system include software
object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and technical data.
6. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume
Terminal (MIDS-LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, control,
communications, and intelligence (C31) 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. MIDS-LVT is intended to support
key theater functions such as surveillance, identification, air
control, weapons engagement coordination, and direction for all
services and allied forces. The system will provide jamming-resistant,
wide-area communications on a Link-16 network among MIDS and Joint
Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) equipped platforms.
The MIDS/LVT and MIDS on Ship 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.
7. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified
HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected Heads-Up Display
(HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air and ground targets. A
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Helmet Vehicle Interface (HVI) interacts with the aircraft system bus
to provide signal generation for the helmet display. This provides
significant improvement for close combat targeting and engagement. The
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical data and documents are classified
up to SECRET.
8. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware or software source code in this proposed sale,
the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of
systems with similar or advanced capabilities. The benefits to be
derived from this sale in the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result if the
sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
10. A determination has been made that the recipient country can
provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology
being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
11. All defense articles and services are approved for release to
the Government of Pakistan.
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