[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 116 (Monday, June 17, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12662]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-20]


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: Karma Job at [email protected] 
or (703) 697-8976.

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 18-20 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: June 11, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 18-20
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 Bahrain
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................    $400 million
Other...................................................    $350 million
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  TOTAL.................................................    $750 million
 

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

Thirty-two (32) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Missiles
One (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Guidance Section
Thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Missiles
Twenty (20) AGM-84 Block II Harpoon Missiles
Two (2) ATM-84L-1 Block II Harpoon Missiles
Forty (40) AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) All-Up-Rounds
Fifty (50) AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)
Four (4) AGM-88 HARM Training Missiles
One hundred (100) GBU-39 250 lb Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-1) All-Up-
Rounds
Four hundred (400) MAU-209 C/B Computer Control Groups (GBU-10, -12)
Eighty (80) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups (GBU-49, -50)
Three hundred forty (340) MXU-650 Air Foil Group (GBU-12, -49)
One hundred forty (140) MXU-651 Air Foil Groups (GBU-10, -50)
Seventy (70) KMU-557 GBU-31 Tail Kits (GBU-31 JDAM, GBU-56 JDAM)
One hundred twenty (120) KMU-572 Tail Kits (GBU-38, -54)
One hundred (100) DSU-38 Proximity Sensors (GBU-54)
Four hundred sixty-two (462) MK-82 or BLU-111 500 lb Bomb Bodies 
(Supporting GBU-12, GBU-38, GBU-49, GBU-54)
Two hundred ten (210) BLU-109/BLU-117 or MK-84 2000 lb Bomb Bodies 
(Supporting GBU-10, GBU-31, GBU-50, GBU-56)
Ten (10) Practice BLU-109/BLU-117
Six hundred seventy (670) FMU-152 Fuses (supporting GBU-10, -12,-31, -
38, -49, -50, -54, & -56)

    Non-MDE: Also included are LAU-118 launchers; BRU-61 racks; general 
purpose Air Foil Groups; tactical training rounds; combat arms training 
and Maintenance Assets; nose support

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cups; Swivel/Link attachments; DSU-38/40/42 proximity sensors; Repair 
and Return services; studies and surveys; weapons system support and 
test equipment; publications and technical documentation; Alternate 
Mission Equipment (AME); mission system spares and munitions spare 
parts; software maintenance and support; missile support and test 
equipment; common munitions bit/reprogramming equipment; missile and 
munitions containers; personnel training and training equipment; site 
surveys; U.S. Government/Contractor technical, engineering, and 
logistical support; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (BA-D-YAF)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BA-D-SAC, BA-D-YAE, BA-D-YBI
    (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: May 3, 2019

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Bahrain--Weapons to Support F-16 Block 70/F-16V Aircraft Fleet

    The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy thirty-two (32) AIM-
120C-7 AMRAAM missiles; one (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance section; 
thirty-two (32) AIM-9X missiles; twenty (20) AGM-84 Block II Harpoon 
missiles; two (2) ATM-84L-1 Block II Harpoon missiles; forty (40) AGM-
154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) All-Up-Rounds; fifty (50) AGM-88B 
High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM); four (4) AGM-88 HARM 
training missiles; one hundred (100) GBU-39 250 lb Small Diameter Bomb 
(SDB-1) All-Up-Rounds; four hundred (400) MAU-209 C/B Computer Control 
Groups (GBU-10, -12); eighty (80) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control 
Groups (GBU-49, -50); three hundred forty (340) MXU-650 Air Foil Group 
(GBU-12, -49); one hundred forty (140) MXU-651 Air Foil Groups (GBU-10, 
-50); seventy (70) KMU-557 GBU-31 tail kits (GBU-31 JDAM, GBU-56 JDAM); 
one hundred twenty (120) KMU-572 tail kits (GBU-38, -54); one hundred 
(100) DSU-38 proximity sensors (GBU-54); four hundred sixty-two (462) 
MK-82 or BLU-111 500 lb Bomb Bodies (Supporting GBU-12, GBU-38, GBU-49, 
GBU-54); two hundred ten (210) BLU-109/BLU-117 or MK-84 2000 lb Bomb 
Bodies; (Supporting GBU-10, GBU-31, GBU-50, GBU-56); ten (10) practice 
BLU-109/BLU-117; six hundred seventy (670) FMU-152 fuses (supporting 
GBU-10, -12, -31, -38; -49, -50, -54, & -56). Also included are LAU-118 
launchers; BRU-61 racks; general purpose Air Foil Groups; tactical 
training rounds; combat arms training and Maintenance Assets; nose 
support cups; Swivel/Link attachments; DSU-38/40/42 proximity sensors; 
Repair and Return services; studies and surveys; weapons system support 
and test equipment; publications and technical documentation; Alternate 
Mission Equipment (AME); mission system spares and munitions spare 
parts; software maintenance and support; missile support and test 
equipment; common munitions bit/reprogramming equipment; missile and 
munitions containers; personnel training and training equipment; site 
surveys; U.S. Government/Contractor technical, engineering, and 
logistical support; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated cost is $750 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a major non-NATO ally which is an important security 
partner in the region. Our mutual defense interests anchor our 
relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) plays a 
significant role in Bahrain's defense.
    The proposed sale improves Bahrain's ability to meet current and 
future threats. Bahrain will use these capabilities as a deterrent to 
regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. These weapons 
support the new procurement of F-16 Block 70 and upgrades of existing 
F-16V aircraft, providing an increase in the capability of existing 
aircraft to sustain operations, meet training requirements, and support 
transition training for pilots to the upgraded aircraft. This proposed 
sale and upgrade will improve interoperability with U.S. forces and 
other regional allies. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing this 
equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the 
region.
    The principal contractors for this effort will be Lockheed Martin 
Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX; Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, 
AZ; and Boeing Corporation, Chicago, IL. There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
at least two (2) additional U.S. Government representatives to Bahrain.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-20
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. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements include 
hardware, accessories, components, and associated software for the AIM-
120C-7, AIM-9X, AGM-88B, AGM-84, AGM-154, GBU-10/12, GBU-31/38, GBU-49/
50/54/56, and GBU-39. 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.
    2. The AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) 
is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided missile 
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state 
electronics. The missile employs active radar target tracking, 
proportional navigation guidance, and active Radio Frequency target 
detection. It can be launched day or night, in any weather, and 
increases pilot survivability by allowing the pilot to disengage after 
missile launch and engage other targets. AMRAAM capabilities include 
lookdown/shootdown, multiple launches against multiple targets, 
resistance to electronic countermeasures, and interception of high- and 
low-flying maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM all up round is classified 
CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED 
to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and other documentation are 
classified up to SECRET.
    3. AIM-9X Sidewinder missile is an air-to-air guided missile that 
employs a passive infrared (IR) target acquisition system that features 
digital technology and micro- miniature solid-state electronics. The 
AIM-9X tactical and Captive Air Training Missile guidance units are 
subsets of the overall missile and were recently designated as MDE. The 
AIM-9X is CONFIDENTIAL. Major components and subsystems range from 
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL,

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and technical data and other documentation are classified up to SECRET. 
The overall system classification is SECRET.
    The AIM-9X is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-129 guided 
missile launcher (currently in country inventory). The LAU-129 provides 
mechanical and electrical interface between missile and aircraft. The 
LAU-129 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
    4. AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) is an air-to-
ground missile designed to destroy or suppress enemy radars used for 
air defense. HARM has wide frequency coverage, is target reprogrammable 
in flight, and has a reprogrammable threat library. Hardware and 
software for the system is classified SECRET and ballistics data is 
CONFIDENTIAL. The overall system classification is SECRET.
    The AGM-88 is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-118A guided 
missile launcher. The LAU-118A provides mechanical and electrical 
interface between missile and aircraft. The LAU-118A system is 
UNCLASSIFIED.
    5. GBU-10/12: 2000 lb (GBU-10) and 500 lb (GBU-12) Paveway II (PW-
II) laser guided bombs. The PW-II is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon 
that guides on laser energy reflected off of the target. The PW-II is 
delivered like a normal general purpose warhead and the laser guidance 
guides the weapon into the target. Laser designation for the weapon can 
be provided by a variety of laser target designators. The PW-II 
consists of a laser guidance kit, a computer control group and a 
warhead specific air foil group, that attach to the nose and tail of Mk 
84, Mk 82 bomb bodies. The weapon components are UNCLASSIFIED. Some 
technical data and vulnerabilities/countermeasures are classified up to 
SECRET.
    a. The GBU-10: This is a 2000 lb (BLU-117 B/B or Mk 84) General 
Purpose (GP) guided bomb fitted with the MXU-651 airfoil and the MAU-
169 or MAU-209 computer control group to guide to its laser-designated 
target.
    b. The GBU-12: This is a 500 lb (BLU-111/B or Mk-82) guided bomb 
fitted with the MXU- 650 airfoil and the MAU-169 or MAU 209 computer 
control group to guide to its laser-designated target.
    6. GBU-49 and GBU-50 are 500 lb/2000 lb Enhanced Paveway II (EP-II) 
dual mode laser and GPS guided munitions respectively. The GBU-49/50 
uses airfoil groups similar to those used on the GBU-12 and GBU-10 for 
inflight maneuverability, and uses a MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control 
Group. The ``enhanced`` component is the addition of GPS guidance to 
the laser seeker. This dual-mode allows the weapon to operate in all-
weather conditions. Weapons components are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data 
and countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall system 
classification is SECRET.
    7. GBU-31 and GBU-38 2000 lb/500 lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions 
(JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall 
bombs into precision-guided munitions. By adding a new tail section 
containing Inertial Navigation System (INS) guidance/Global Positioning 
System (GPS) guidance to existing inventories of BLU-109, BLU-111 and 
BLU-117 or Mk-84 and Mk-82 bombs, the cost effective JDAM provides 
highly accurate weapon delivery in any ``flyable`` weather. The INS, 
using updates from the GPS, helps guide the bomb to the target via the 
use of movable tail fins. The JDAM and all of its components are 
UNCLASSIFIED; technical data for JDAM is classified up to SECRET.
    8. GBU-54/56 are the 500 lb/2000 lb Laser JDAM. These weapons use 
the DSU-38/B/DSU-40/42 laser sensor respectively and use both Global 
Position System aided inertial navigation and/or laser guidance to 
execute threat targets. The laser sensor enhances standard JDAM's 
reactive target capability by allowing rapid prosecution of fixed 
targets with large initial target location errors (TLE). The laser 
sensor also provides the additional capability to engage mobile 
targets. The addition of the DSU-38 laser sensor combined with 
additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a GBU-38 JDAM into a 
GBU-54 Laser JDAM. The addition of the DSU-40/42 laser sensor combined 
with additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a GBU-31 JDAM into 
a GBU-56 Laser JDAM. Weapons components are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical 
data and countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall system 
classification is SECRET.
    9. GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-1): The GBU-39 is a 250 lb class 
precision guided munition that allows aircraft with an ability to carry 
a high number of bombs. The weapon offers day or night, adverse 
weather, precision engagement capability against pre-planned fixed or 
stationary soft, non-hardened, and hardened targets, with a significant 
standoff range. Aircraft are able to carry four SDB-ls in place of one 
2000 lb bomb. The SDB-1 is equipped with a GPS-aided inertial 
navigation system to attack fixed, stationary targets such as fuel 
depots and bunkers. The SDB-1 and all of its components are 
UNCLASSIFIED; technical data is classified up to SECRET.
    10. The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is a family of low-
cost standoff weapons that are modular in design and incorporate either 
a sub-munition or a unitary warhead. Potential targets for JSOW range 
from soft targets, such as troop concentrations, to hardened point 
targets like bunkers. The AGM-154C is a penetrator weapon that carries 
a BROACH warhead and pay load. The AGM-154 hardware, software and 
maintenance data is UNCLASSIFIED. Vulnerabilities and countermeasures 
are classified up to SECRET. Overall system classification is SECRET.
    11. The AGM-84L-1 Harpoon provides a day, night, and adverse 
weather, standoff air-to-surface capability. Harpoon Block II is a 
follow on to the Harpoon missile, which is no longer in production. 
Harpoon Block II is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The AGM-
84L-1 Harpoon incorporates components, software, and technical design 
information that are considered sensitive. The following Harpoon 
components being conveyed by the proposed sale that are considered 
sensitive and are classified CONFIDENTIAL include: IIR seeker, INS, OPP 
software and, missile operational characteristics and performance data. 
The overall system classification is SECRET.
    12. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which is 
classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to protect system 
vulnerabilities, design data, and performance parameters. Some end-item 
hardware, software, and other data identified above are classified at 
the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET level. Potential compromise of these 
systems is controlled through management of the basic software programs 
of highly sensitive systems and software-controlled weapon systems on a 
case-by-case basis.
    13. 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.
    14. A determination has been made that Bahrain can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection of this technology as the 
U.S. Government. This proposed 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

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Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result if the 
sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
    15. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Bahrain.

[FR Doc. 2019-12662 Filed 6-14-19; 8:45 am]
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