[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019)]
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[FR Doc No: 2019-12780]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-36]


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 19-36 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: June 12, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-36
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 Bulgaria
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................  $ .763 billion
Other...................................................  $ .910 billion
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  TOTAL.................................................  $1.673 billion
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Eight (8) F-16C/D Block 70/72 Aircraft
    Ten (10) F110 General Electric Engines (includes 2 spares)
    Ten (10) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--
JTRS (MIDS-JTRS) (includes 2 spares)
    Nine (9) Improved Program Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 1 
spare)
    Nine (9) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radars 
(includes 1 spare)
    Four (4) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting Pods
    Nine (9) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (includes 1 spare)
    Nine (9) LN-260 Embedded GPS/INS (EGI)
    Nine (9) M61 Vulcan 20mm Cannons
    Sixteen (16) AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles 
(AMRAAMs)
    One (1) AIM-120C7 Spare Guidance Section
    Twenty-four (24) AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles
    Eight (8) AIM-9X Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM)
    Four (4) AIM-9X Spare Tactical Guidance Sections
    Four (4) AIM-9X Spare CATM Guidance Sections
    Forty-eight (48) LAU-129 Multi-Purpose Launchers
    Fifteen (15) GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II Kits
    Fifteen (15) GBU-54 Laser JDAM Kits
    Twenty-eight (28) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-1)
    Twenty-four (24) FMU-152 Fuzes
    Twenty-four (24) MK82 Bombs (Tritonal)
    Six (6) MK82 Bombs (Inert)
    Thirteen (13) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG)

    Non-MDE: Also included are nine (9) AN/ALQ-211 Internal Advanced 
Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (including 1 spare); 
nine (9) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispensers (including 1 spare); 4,140 
Infrared Flare countermeasures, with impulse cartridges; 8,250 each of 
PGU-27A/B 20mm training and combat munitions; thirty-six (36) MK-124 
Signal/Smoke Illumination devices; nine (9) APX-126 Advanced 
Identification Friend or Foe

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(AIFF) units with Secure Communications and Cryptographic Appliques; 
eighteen (18) AN/ARC-238 UHF/VHF SATURN Radios; sixteen (16) AIM-120C 
AMRAAM training CATMs; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) with 
software, training and support; twenty (20) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing 
System (JHMCS) II with Night Vision Goggle compatibility; ten (10) 
Night Vision Devices; two (2) Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver 
(ROVER) 6i units, plus 1 ground station; ground training device (flight 
and maintenance simulator); one (1) Avionics I-level Test Station; 
Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP) 
support; Cartridge Actuated and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) 
support; Common Munitions Bit-test Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) 
support with Computer Test Set Adapter Group; communications equipment; 
software delivery and support; facilities and construction support; 
spares and repair/replace parts; personnel training and training 
equipment; publications and technical documentation; containers; 
munition support and test equipment; aircraft and munition integration 
and test support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor 
technical, engineering and logistical support services; and other 
related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department:

Air Force (BU-D-SAB, BU-D-AAA)
Navy (BU-P-AAD, BU-P-LAR)
    (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: May 30, 2019
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Bulgaria--F-16 Block 70/72 New Purchase

    The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy eight (8) F-16 C/D 
Block 70/72 aircraft; ten (10) F110 General Electric engines (includes 
2 spares); ten (10) Link-16 Multi-Functional Information Distribution 
System (MIDS)--JTRS (MIDS-JTRS) (includes 2 spares); nine (9) Improved 
Program Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 1 spare); nine (9) AN/APG-
83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radars (includes 1 
spare); four (4) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting Pods; nine (9) Modular 
Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (includes 1 spare); nine (9) LN-260 
Embedded GPS/INS (EGI); nine (9) M61 Vulcan 20mm Cannons; sixteen (16) 
AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs); one AIM-
120C7 Spare Guidance Section; twenty-four (24) AIM-9X Sidewinder 
Missiles; eight (8) AIM-9X Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); four 
(4) AIM-9X Spare Tactical Guidance Sections; four (4) AIM-9X Spare CATM 
Guidance Sections; forty-eight (48) LAU-129 Multi-Purpose Launchers; 
fifteen (15) GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II Kits; fifteen (15) GBU-54 Laser 
JDAM Kits; twenty-eight (28) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-1); 
twenty-four (24) FMU-152 Fuzes; twenty-four (24) MK-82 Bombs 
(Tritonal); six (6) MK82 Bombs (Inert); and thirteen (13) MAU-210 
Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG). Also included are nine (9) AN/
ALQ-211 Internal Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare 
Suites (including 1 spare); nine (9) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure 
Dispensers (including 1 spare); 4,140 Infrared Flare countermeasures, 
with impulse cartridges; 8,250 each of PGU-27A/B 20mm training and 
combat munitions; thirty-six (36) MK-124 Signal/Smoke Illumination 
devices; nine (9) APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) 
units with Secure Communications and Cryptographic Appliques; eighteen 
(18) AN/ARC-238 UHF/VHF SATURN Radios; sixteen (16) AIM-120C AMRAAM 
training CATMs; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) with software, 
training and support; twenty (20) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System 
(JHMCS) II with Night Vision Goggle compatibility; ten (10) Night 
Vision Devices; two (2) Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) 
6i units, plus 1 ground station; ground training device (flight and 
maintenance simulator); one (1) Avionics I-level Test Station; 
Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP) 
support; Cartridge Actuated and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) 
support; Common Munitions Bit-test Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) 
support with Computer Test Set Adapter Group; communications equipment; 
software delivery and support; facilities and construction support; 
spares and repair/replace parts; personnel training and training 
equipment; publications and technical documentation; containers; 
munition support and test equipment; aircraft and munition integration 
and test support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor 
technical, engineering and logistical support services; and other 
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost 
is $1.673 billion.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve security 
of a NATO ally and a key democratic partner of the United States in 
ensuring peace and stability in this region.
    The proposed sale will contribute to Bulgaria's capability to 
provide for the defense of its airspace, regional security, and 
interoperability with the United States and NATO. These aircraft will 
provide Bulgaria with a fleet of modernized multi-role combat aircraft, 
ensuring that Bulgaria can effectively operate in hazardous areas and 
enhancing the Bulgarian Air Force's interoperability with U.S. as well 
as NATO forces. Bulgaria currently relies on the United States and the 
United Kingdom to participate in joint air policing. By acquiring these 
F-16s and the associated sustainment and training package, Bulgaria 
will be able to provide for the defense of its own airspace and 
borders. Bulgaria will have no difficulty absorbing this aircraft and 
services into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Lockheed Corporation, Bethesda, 
Maryland. 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 Bulgaria.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-36
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 will involve the release of sensitive technology to 
Bulgaria. The F-16C/D Block 70/72 weapon system is unclassified, except 
as noted below. The aircraft utilizes the F-16 airframe and features 
advanced avionics and systems. It will contain the General Electric 
F110-129D engine, AN/APG-83 radar, digital flight control system, 
embedded internal global navigation system, Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing 
Systems (JHMCS II) with night vision

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compatibility, internal and external electronic warfare equipment, 
Advanced IFF, LINK-16 datalink, operational flight trainer, and 
software computer systems.
    2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the 
proposed F-16 include hardware, accessories, components, and associated 
software: LINK-16 (MIDS-JTRS) with TACAN and ESHI Terminals, Multi-
purpose Launcher (LAU-129), Internal AN/ALQ-211 EW Management Systems, 
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF), Cryptographic Appliques 
(KIV-78), Dual-band ARC-238 UHF/VHF Radios, KY-58M COMSEC Secure Voice 
Processors, Joint Mission Planning System, F-16 Flight Simulator, 
Avionics I-level Test Station, and SNIPER AN/AAQ-33 Targeting Pods. 
Additional sensitive areas include operating manuals, 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-83 radar is an Active Electronically Scanned Array 
(AESA) upgrade on the F-16. It includes higher processor power, higher 
transmission power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and Synthetic 
Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher resolution ground maps from 
a greater distance than existing mechanically scanned array radars 
(e.g., APG-68). The upgrade features an increase in detection range of 
air targets, increase in processing speed and memory, in addition to 
significant improvement in all operating modes. The highest 
classification of the radar is SECRET.
    4. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume 
Terminal (MIDS-LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, control, 
communications, and intelligence (C3I) 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. Group A provision only will be 
transferred initially.
    5. EGI LN-260: The Embedded GPS INS (EGI) LN-260 is a sensor that 
combines GPS and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location 
information for navigation and targeting. The EGI LN-260 is 
UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto variable keys needed for highest GPS 
accuracy are classified up to SECRET.
    6. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) is the central aircraft 
computer of the F-16. It serves as the hub for all aircraft subsystems 
and avionics data transfer. The hardware and software are classified 
SECRET.
    7. The Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) and color 
multifunction displays utilize ruggedized commercial liquid crystal 
display technology that is designed to withstand the harsh environment 
found in modern fighter cockpits. The display generator is the fifth 
generation graphics processor for the F-16. Through the use of state-
of-the-art microprocessors and graphics engines, it provided orders of 
magnitude increases in throughput, memory, and graphics capabilities. 
The hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
    8. The SNIPER (AN/AAQ-33) targeting system is UNCLASSIFIED and 
contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in 
electro-optical clarity and haze, and low light targeting capability. 
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified 
SECRET. Software (object code) is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Overall 
system classification is SECRET.
    9. The M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon is a six barreled automatic cannon 
chambered in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire from 2,500-6,000 shots 
per minute. This weapon is a hydraulically powered air cooled Gatling 
gun used to damage/destroy aerial targets, suppress/incapacitate 
personnel targets and damage or destroy moving and stationary light 
materiel targets. The M61 and its components are UNCLASSIFIED.
    10. The AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER Tactical Missile includes the 
following advanced technology: Active Optical Target Detector (AOTD), 
Gyro Optics Assembly within the Guidance Control Section (GCS), 
Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), Detection and Rejection Circuitry, 
digital ignition safety, a reduced smoke rocket motor and a weapons 
datalink to support beyond visual range engagements. The equipment/
hardware, software, and maintenance are classified CONFIDENTIAL. 
Manuals and technical documents are classified SECRET. Performance and 
operating information is classified SECRET.
    11. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of launching the 
AIM-9 family of missile or AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
Missile (AMRAAM). The LAU-129 launcher provides mechanical and 
electrical interface between missile and aircraft. There are five 
versions produced strictly for foreign military sales. The only 
difference between these launchers is the material they are coated with 
or the color of the coating.
    12. The AIM-120C7 AMRAAM is a radar-guided missile featuring 
digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The 
AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot down, multiple launches 
against multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures, and 
interception of high- and low-flying and maneuvering targets. The 
AMRAAM All Up Round (AUR) is classified CONFIDENTIAL, major components 
and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical 
data and other documentation are classified up to SECRET.
    13. Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) (General Overview) is a 
Joint Service weapon which uses an onboard GPS-aided Inertial 
Navigation System (INS) Guidance Set with a MK 82, MK 83, MK 84, BLU-
109, BLU-110, BLU-111, BLU-117, BLU-126 (Navy) or BLU-129 warhead. The 
Guidance Set, when combined with a warhead and appropriate fuze, and 
tail kit forms a JDAM Guided Bomb Unit (GBU). The JDAM Guidance Set 
gives these bombs adverse weather capability with improved accuracy. 
The tail kit contains an Inertial Navigation System (INS) guidance/
Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance to provide 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 weapon can be delivered from modest standoff ranges at 
high or low altitudes against a variety of land and surface targets 
during the day or night. After release, JDAM autonomously guides to a 
target, using the resident GPS-aided INS

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guidance system. JDAM is capable of receiving target coordinates via 
preplanned mission data from the delivery aircraft, by onboard aircraft 
sensors (i.e. FLIR, Radar, etc.) during captive carry, or from & third 
party source via manual or automated aircrew cockpit entry. The JDAM as 
an All Up Round is SECRET; technical data for JDAM is classified up to 
SECRET.
    14. GBU-54/56 (LJDAM) are 500 pound and 2,000 pound JDAM 
respectively, which incorporate all the capabilities of the JDAM and 
add a precision laser guidance set. The Laser--JDAM (LJDAM) gives the 
weapon system an optional semi-active laser guidance in addition to the 
correct GPS/INS guidance, which allows for striking moving targets. The 
LJDAM AUR and all of its components are SECRET; technical data for JDAM 
is classified up to SECRET. The GBU-54/56 contain a GPS Receiver Card 
with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM).
    15. GBU-49 and GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II (EP II) are 500lbs/
2000lbs dual mode laser and GPS guided munitions respectively. The EP 
II works together with an embedded MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control 
Group (ECCG) to guide the warhead to its laser-designated target. 
Information revealing target designation tactics and associated 
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/peculiar 
targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the 
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing 
the probability of destroying common/unspecified targets, the number of 
simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, and data on 
the radar/infrared frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    16. The Guided Bomb Unit-39 (GBU-39/B) small diameter bomb (SDB) is 
a 250-lb class precision guided munition that is intended to provide 
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, and provides greater than 50 NM standoff range. 
Aircraft are able to carry four SDBs in place of one 2,000-lb bomb. The 
SDB is equipped with a GPS-aided inertial navigation system to attack 
fixed/stationary targets such as fuel depots and bunkers. The SDB and 
all of its components are SECRET; technical data is classified up to 
SECRET.
    17. Joint Programmable Fuze (JPF) FMU-152 is a multi-delay, multi-
arm and proximity sensor compatible with general purpose blast, frag 
and hardened-target penetrator weapons. The JPF settings are cockpit 
selectable in flight when used with JDAM weapons.
    18. Mk-82 General Purpose (GP) bomb is a 500 pound, free-fall, 
unguided, low-drag weapon. The Mk-82 is designed for soft, fragment 
sensitive targets and is not intended for hard targets or penetrations. 
The explosive filling is usually tritonal, though other compositions 
have sometimes been used. The overall classification of the weapon is 
UNCLASSIFIED.
    19. Third generation aviation Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) offer 
high resolution, high gain, and photo response to near infrared light 
sources. Helmet mount configurations are designed for fixed and rotary-
wing applications. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, and technical data and 
documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    20. 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.
    21. A determination has been made that Bulgaria 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.
    22. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Bulgaria.

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