[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 215 (Monday, November 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78129-78132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-26763]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 16-42]


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: Chang Suh, DSCA/SA&E/RAN, (703) 697-
8975.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 16-42 with

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attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 1, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-42
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 Republic of Iraq
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

 
 
 
Major Defense Equipment*................  $ 0 million
Other...................................  65.3 million
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  TOTAL.................................  65.3 million
 


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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Non-MDE:

Two (2) Cessna AC-208 aircraft with dual rail Hellfire launcher 
capability on each wing
Two (2) AN/ALE-47 Electronic Countermeasure Dispensers
Two (2) AAR-60 Missile Launch Warning Systems
Four (4) AN/AAQ-35 (Wescam MX-15D) Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging 
Systems
Two (2) LAU-131-A Launchers

    Additionally, non-MDE includes contractor aircraft modifications, 
spare parts, publication updates, aircraft ferry, and miscellaneous 
parts. The total estimated program cost is $65.3 million
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ-D-QAH for $20M signed on 13 Feb 
2009 for C/AC-208 CLS, Transmittal 11-23. IQ-D-QAF for $5M signed 26 
Oct 2008 for C/AC-208 CLS, Transmittal 11-23.
    (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: October 6, 2016
    *as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Republic of Iraq--AC-208 Aircraft

    The Government of Iraq requests to purchase two (2) Cessna AC-208 
aircraft that include: Dual rail LAU-131 Hellfire launcher capability 
on each wing, AN/ALE-47 electronic countermeasure dispenser, AN/AAR-60 
Missile Launch Warning System, AN/AAQ-35 ElectroOptical Infrared 
Imaging System, contractor aircraft modifications, spare parts, 
publication updates, aircraft ferry, and miscellaneous parts. The 
estimated total case value is $65.3 million.
    This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports Iraq and serves 
the interests of the people of Iraq and the United States.
    Iraq originally purchased three (3) AC-208 and three (3) C-208 
aircraft in 2008. The Cessna aircraft are used to support Iraqi 
military operations against al-Qaeda affiliate and Islamic State of 
Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) forces. The purchase of two (2) additional 
aircraft enables the Iraqi Air Force to continue its fight against 
ISIL. Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its 
armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor is Orbital ATK, Falls Church, VA. 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. or contractor representatives to 
Iraq.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and services are 
approved for release by our foreign disclosure office.
Transmittal No. 16-42
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. Cessna AC-208: The Armed Caravan is a specifically modified 
Cessna C-208 capable of operating in austere environments while 
providing real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance 
(ISR) and low collateral damage kinetic strike capabilities. It is 
equipped with an integrated electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) laser 
sensor suite which gives it a day/night ISR capability with a laser 
illuminator, range finder, and designator to allow employment of the 
AGM-114M missile through a 1760 mil bus interface. The aircraft has two 
external hard points for weapons and fuel carriage. The Iraq variant 
will be equipped for use with AGM-114 missiles already in country. 
Critical components (cockpit and engine) will have aircraft armor able 
to withstand small arms fire. Hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED. 
Technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    2. The proposed configuration includes the AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure 
Dispenser Set (CMDS), the AN/AAR-60 Missile Approach Warning System, 
the AN/AAQ-35 MX (Wescam MX-15D) Electro-Optical Infrared Imaging 
System, and dual rail LAU-131 Hellfire launcher capability on each 
wing.
    3. The AN/ALE-47 CMDS provides an integrated threat-adaptive, 
computer controlled capability for dispensing chaff, flares, and active 
radio frequency expendables. The AN/ALE-47 system enhances aircraft 
survivability in sophisticated threat environments.
    4. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-
aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing 
guided missiles, and infrared guided missiles. The U.S. is not 
providing any threat data. The system is internally mounted and may be 
operated as a stand-alone system or integrated with other on-board 
electronic warfare and avionics systems. Expendable routines tailored 
to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed using 
one of four operational modes. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software is 
SECRET. Technical data and documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    5. The AN/AAR-60 Missile Approach Warning System is a passive, true 
imaging sensor device that is optimized to detect the radiation 
signature of a threat missile's exhaust plume within the ultra violet 
solar blind spectral band. Functionally, the architecture detects 
incoming missile threats and indicates their direction of arrival with 
the `maximum' of warning time. Hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED. 
Technical data and documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    6. The AN/AAQ-35 MX (Wescam MX-15D) is a gyro-stabilized, multi-
spectral, multi field of view electro-optical infrared imaging system. 
The system provides surveillance laser illumination and laser 
designation through use of an externally mounted turret sensor and 
internally mounted master control. Sensor video imagery is displayed in 
the aircraft real time and may be recorded for subsequent ground 
analysis. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and documentation 
provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    7. The LAU-131 launcher is tube shaped, 59.8 inches in length, and 
10.125 inches in diameter. It weighs 65 pounds and is capable of 
carrying seven rockets (2.75 inch or 70mm). Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. 
Technical data and documentation provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    8. 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.
    9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 
Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this sale, as outlined in the 
Policy Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result 
if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.

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    10. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.

[FR Doc. 2016-26763 Filed 11-4-16; 8:45 am]
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