[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20743]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-49]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107, 
[email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, 
[email protected]; DSCA/DSA-RAN.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-49 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: September 22, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-49
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: Government of Canada
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................  $2.64 billion
Other...................................  $2.59 billion
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  Total.................................  $5.23 billion
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Ten (10) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft, with F414-GE-400 Engines
    Eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft, with F414-GE-400 Engines
    Eight (8) F414-GE-400 Engine Spares
    Twenty (20) AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) 
Radars
    Twenty (20) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems
    Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures 
Receiving Sets
    Fifteen (15) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods
    Twenty (20) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Joint 
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS)
    Thirty (30) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
    Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures Systems
    One hundred thirty (130) LAU-127E/A and/or F/A Guided Missile 
Launchers
    Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting System (DTS)
    Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor (DTP)
    One hundred (100) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles
    Thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Captive Air Training 
Missiles (CATM)
    Eight (8) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Special Air Training 
Missiles (NATM)
    Twenty (20) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance Units
    Sixteen (16) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II CATM Guidance Units
Non-MDE:
    Included in the sale are AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/
ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 
Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/
ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10C 
Simple Key Loader (SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate Navigation 
(ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; KIV-78 Duel Channel 
Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); CADS/PADS; Instrument 
Landing System (ILS); Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); High Speed 
Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); Launchers (LAU-
115D/A, LAU-116B/A, LAU-118A); flight test services; site survey; 
aircraft ferry; auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares; containers; 
storage and preservation; transportation; aircrew and maintenance 
training; training aids and equipment, devices and spares and repair 
parts; weapon system support and test equipment; technical data 
Engineering Change Proposals; technical publications and documentation; 
software; avionics software support; software development/integration; 
system integration and testing; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering technical and logistics support; Repair of Repairable 
(RoR); repair and return warranties; other technical assistance and 
support equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN-P-FEC (planning case)
    (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: September 11, 2017

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Canada--F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft with Support

    The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of ten (10) 
F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, with F414-GE-400 engines; eight (8) F/A-
18F Super Hornet aircraft, with F414-GE-400 engines; eight (8) F414-GE-
400 engine spares; twenty (20) AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned 
Array (AESA) radars; twenty (20) M61A2 20MM gun systems; twenty-eight 
(28) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Sets; 
fifteen (15) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods; twenty (20) 
Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems-Joint Tactical Radio 
System (MIDS-JTRS); thirty (30) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems 
(JHMCS); twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures 
Systems; one hundred thirty (130) LAU-127E/A and or F/A Guided Missile 
Launchers; twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting System 
(DTS); twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor (DTP); 
one hundred (100) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles; 
thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Captive Air Training Missiles 
(CATM); eight (8) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Special Air Training 
Missiles (NATM); twenty (20) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical 
Guidance Units; sixteen (16) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II CATM Guidance 
Units. Also included in this sale are AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles 
(NVG); AN/ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 
Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/
ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10C 
Simple Key Loader (SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate Navigation 
(ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; KIV-78 Duel Channel 
Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); CADS/PADS; Instrument 
Landing System (ILS); Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); High Speed 
Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); Launchers (LAU-
115D/A, LAU-116B/A, LAU-118A); flight test services; site survey; 
aircraft ferry; auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares; containers; 
storage and preservation; transportation; aircrew and maintenance 
training; training aids and equipment, devices and spares and repair 
parts; weapon system support and test equipment; technical data 
Engineering Change Proposals; technical publications and documentation; 
software; avionics software support; software development/integration; 
system integration and testing; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering technical and logistics support; Repair of Repairable 
(RoR); repair and return warranties; other technical assistance and 
support equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated total case value is $5.23 billion.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
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objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, a key democratic partner 
of the United States in ensuring peace and stability. The acquisition 
of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, associated weapons and 
capability will allow for greater interoperability with U.S. forces, 
providing benefits for training and possible future coalition 
operations in support of shared regional security objectives.
    The proposed sale of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft will 
improve Canada's capability to meet current and future warfare threats 
and provide greater security for its critical infrastructure. The F/A-
18E/F Super Hornet aircraft will supplement and eventually replace a 
portion of the Canadian Air Force's aging fighter aircraft. Canada will 
have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be: Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO; 
Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA; Raytheon, El Segundo, CA; General 
Electric, Lynn, MA; and Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. 
The Government of Canada has advised that it will negotiate offset 
agreements with key U.S. contractors.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
contractor representatives to Canada on and intermittent basis over the 
life of the case to support delivery of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 
aircraft and weapons and to provide supply support management, 
inventory control and equipment familiarization.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-49
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 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a single-seat and two-seat, twin 
engine, multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that can operate from 
either aircraft carriers or land bases. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 
fills a variety of roles: Air superiority, fighter escort, suppression 
of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and 
deep air support, and day and night strike missions. The F/A-18E/F 
Weapons System is considered SECRET.
    2. The AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar 
System is classified SECRET. The radar provides the F/A-18E/F Super 
Hornet aircraft with all-weather, multi-mission capability for 
performing air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting and attack. Air-to-
air modes provide the capability for all-aspect target detection, long-
range search and track, automatic target acquisition, and tracking of 
multiple targets. Air-to-surface attack modes provide high-resolution 
ground mapping navigation, weapon delivery, and sensor cueing. The 
system component hardware (Antenna, Transmitter, Radar Data Processor, 
and Power Supply) is UNCLASSIFIED. The Receiver-Exciter hardware is 
CONFIDENTIAL. The radar Operational Flight Program (OFP) is classified 
SECRET. Documentation provided with the AN/APG-79 radar set is 
classified SECRET.
    3. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Receiving 
Set is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 provides the F/A-18E/
F aircrew with radar threat warnings by detecting and evaluating 
friendly and hostile radar frequency threat emitters and providing 
identification and status information about the emitters to on-board 
Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment and the aircrew. The Operational 
Flight Program (OFP) and User Data Files (UDF) used in the AN/ALR-
67(V)3 are classified SECRET. Those software programs contain threat 
parametric data used to identify and establish priority of detected 
radar emitters.
    4. The Multifunctional Informational Distribution System-Joint 
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The MIDS-
JTRS is a secure data and voice communication network using Link-16 
architecture. The system provides enhanced situational awareness, 
positive identification of participants within the network, secure 
fighter-to-fighter connectivity, secure voice capability, and ARN-118 
TACAN functionality. It provides three major functions: Air Control, 
Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter. The MIDS-JTRS can be 
used to transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface, and Air-to-Ground 
scenarios. The MIDS Enhanced Interference Blanking Unit (EIBU) provides 
validation and verification of equipment and concept. EIBU enhances 
input/output signal capacity of the MIDS-JTRS and addresses parts 
obsolescence.
    5. 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. In 
close combat, a pilot must currently align the aircraft to shoot at a 
target. JHMCS allows the pilot to simply look at a target to shoot. 
This system projects visual targeting and aircraft performance 
information on the back of the helmet's visor, enabling the pilot to 
monitor this information without interrupting his field of view through 
the cockpit canopy. The system uses a magnetic transmitter unit fixed 
to the pilot's seat and a magnetic field probe mounted on the helmet to 
define helmet pointing positioning. A 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. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical 
data and documents are classified up to SECRET.
    6. The AN/ALQ-214 is an advanced airborne Integrated Defensive 
Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable modular automated 
system capable of intercepting, identifying, processing received radar 
signals (pulsed and continuous) and applying an optimum countermeasures 
technique in the direction of the radar signal, thereby improving 
individual aircraft probability of survival from a variety of surface-
to-air and air-to-air Radio Frequency (RF) threats. The system operates 
in a standalone or Electronic Warfare (EW) suite mode. In the EW suite 
mode, the AN/ALQ-214 operates in a fully coordinated mode with the 
towed dispensable decoy, Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), and the onboard 
radar in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in a coordinated, non-interference 
manner sharing information for enhanced information. The AN/ALQ-214 was 
designed to operate in a high-density Electromagnetic Hostile 
Environment with the ability to identify and counter a wide variety of 
multiple threats, including those with Doppler characteristics. 
Hardware within the AN/ALQ-214 is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    7. LAU-127E/A and/or F/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to 
enable F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. It 
provides the electrical and mechanical interface between the missile 
and launch aircraft as well as the two-way data transfer between 
missile and cockpit controls and displays to support preflight 
orientation and control circuits to prepare and launch the missile.
    8. The AIM-9X-2 Block II Sidewinder missile represents a 
substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance 
over the AIM-9M and

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replaces AIM-9X Block I missile configuration. The missile includes a 
high off-boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection 
capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the ability to 
integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The software algorithms are 
the most sensitive portion of the AIM-9X-2 missile. The software 
continues to be modified via a pre-planned product improvement (P\3\I) 
program in order to improve its counter-countermeasure capabilities. No 
software source code or algorithms will be released. The missile is 
classified as CONFIDENTIAL.
    9. The AIM-9X-2 will result in the transfer of sensitive technology 
and information. The equipment, hardware, and documentation are 
classified CONFIDENTIAL. The software and operation performance are 
classified SECRET. The seeker/guidance control section and the target 
detector are CONFIDENTIAL and contain sensitive state-of-the-art 
technology. Manuals and technical documentation that are necessary or 
support operational use and organizational management are classified up 
to SECRET. Performance and operating logic of the counter-
countermeasures circuits are classified SECRET. The hardware, software, 
and data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design 
and performance parameters and similar critical information.
    10. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-optical 
targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light television camera, 
laser range finder/target designator, and laser spot tracker. It is 
used to provide navigation and targeting for military aircraft in 
adverse weather and using precision-guided weapons such as laser-guided 
bombs. It offers much greater target resolution and imagery accuracy 
than previous systems.
    11. The AN/PVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) provide imagery 
sufficient for an aviator to complete night time missions down to 
starlight and extreme low light conditions. The AN/PVS-9 is designed to 
satisfy the F/A-18E/F mission requirements for covert night combat, 
engagement, and support. The third generation light amplification tubes 
provide a high-performance, image-intensification system for optimized 
F/A-18E/F night flying at terrain-masking altitudes. The AN/PVS-9 NVG's 
are classified as UNCLASSIFIED but with restrictions on release of 
technologies.
    12. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems is classified 
SECRET. The AN/ALE-47 is a threat-adaptive dispensing system that 
dispenses chaff, flares, and expendable jammers for self-protection 
against airborne and ground-based Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared 
Threats. The AN/ALE-47 Programmer is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The 
Operational Flight Program (OFP) and Mission Data Files (MDF) used in 
the AN/ALE-47 are classified SECRET. Those software programs contain 
algorithms used to calculate the best defense against specific threats.
    13. The AN/ARC-210 Radio's Line-of-sight data transfer rates up to 
80 k/s in a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed communication of 
critical situational awareness information for increased mission 
effectiveness. Software that is reprogrammable in the field via Memory 
Loader/Verifier Software making flexible use for multiple missions. The 
AN/ARC-210 has embedded software with programmable cryptography for 
secure communications.
    14. The AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) with the 
Conformal Antenna System (CAS) is classified SECRET. The CIT is a 
complete MARK-XII identification system compatible with Identification 
Friend or Foe (IFF) Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C and 4 (secure). A single slide-
in module that can be customized to the unique cryptographic functions 
for a specific country provides the systems secure mode capabilities. 
As a transponder, the CIT is capable of replying to interrogation modes 
1, 2, 3/A, C (altitude) and secure mode 4. The requirement is to 
upgrade Canada's Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) AN/APX-111 (V) 
IFF system software to implement Mode Select (Mode S) capabilities. 
Beginning in early 2005, EUROCONTROL mandated the civil community in 
Europe to transition to a Mode S only system and for all aircraft to be 
compliant by 2009. The Mode S Beacon System is a combined data link and 
Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) system that was standardized in 1985 
by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Mode S 
provides air surveillance using a data link with a permanent unique 
aircraft address. Selective Interrogation provides higher data 
integrity, reduced Radio Frequency (RF) interference levels, increased 
air traffic capacity, and adds air-to-ground data link.
    15. The AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoy improves aircraft survivability by 
providing an enhanced, coordinated on-board/off-board countermeasure 
response to enemy threats.
    16. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is classified SECRET. 
JMPS will provide mission planning capability for support of military 
aviation operations. It will also provide support for unit-level 
mission planning for all phases of military flight operations and have 
the capability to provide necessary mission data for the aircrew. JMPS 
will support the downloading of data to electronics data transfer 
devices for transfer to aircraft and weapon systems. A JMPS for a 
specific aircraft type will consist of basic planning tools called the 
Joint Mission Planning Environment (JMPE) mated with a Unique Planning 
Component (UPC) provided by the aircraft program. In addition UPCs will 
be required for specific weapons, communication devices, and moving map 
displays. The JMPS will be tailored to the specific releasable 
configuration for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
    17. AN/PYQ-10(C) is the next generation of the currently fielded 
AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device (DTD). The AN/PYQ-10(C) provides 
automated, secure and user-friendly methods for managing and 
distributing cryptographic key material, Signal Operating Instructions 
(SOI), and Electronic Protection data. This course introduces some of 
the basic components and activities associated with the AN/PYQ-10(C) in 
addition to hands-on training. Learners will become familiar with the 
security features of the Simple Key Loader (SKL), practice the initial 
setup of the SKL, and will receive and distribute electronic keys using 
the SKL. Hardware is considered CLASSIFIED.
    18. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground 
Encryption Device (GED). The DTU (MU-1164(C)/A) has an embedded DAR-
400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are type 1 devices.
    19. Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) also 
includes Key loading Installation and Facility Charges. The ANAV is a 
24-channel SAASM based pulse-per-second GPS receiver built for next 
generation GPS technology.
    20. KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor Mode 4/Mode 5 Identification 
Friend or Foe (IFF) Crypto applique includes aircraft installs and 
initial spares, to ensure proper identification of aircraft during 
coalition efforts. The KIV-78 provides cryptographic and time-of-day 
services for a Mark XIIA (Mode 4 and 5) IFF Combined Interrogator/
Transponder (CIT), individual interrogator, and individual transponder. 
Hardware is considered CLASSIFIED.
    21. High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR) 
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Encryption Device (GED). The HDVR has an embedded DAR-400EX and the GED 
has an embedded DAR-400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are Type 1 
devices.
    22. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of 
the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be 
used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might reduce 
weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system 
with similar or advanced capabilities.
    23. A determination has been made that the Government of Canada can 
provide substantially 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.
    24. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Canada.

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