[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 16 (Friday, January 24, 2020)]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-01135]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 19-66]
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 19-66, Policy
Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 17, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-66
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ .50 billion
Other................................... $1.00 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.50 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Australia
has requested to buy long lead items, engineering development
activities, and other defense services to support the Australian
Surface Combatant Program, including the modernization of three Hobart
Class Destroyers, and construction of the first three (of nine total)
Hunter Class Frigates.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three (3) Shipsets of the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) in the MK 6 Mod
1 configuration to support the Modernization of the Hobart Class DDGs,
including: AEGIS Combat System Support Equipment (ACSSE); Weapon
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Data Recording Cabinet (WDRC) equipment; Multi-Mission Signal Processor
(MMSP-R) equipment; Network, Processing and Storage (NPS) equipment;
Consoles Displays and Peripherals (CDP) equipment; Embedded Training
System (ETS); Kill Assessment System (KAS); and Shipboard Gridlock
System (SGS).
Three (3) Shipsets of the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) in the MK 6 Mod
1 configuration to support the New Construction of the Hunter Class
FFGs, including AEGIS Combat System Support Equipment (ACSSE);
Electronic Equipment Fluid Cooler (EEFC) equipment; and Network,
Processing and Storage (NPS) equipment; and Consoles Displays and
Peripherals (CDP) equipment; Shipboard Gridlock System (SGS); Embedded
Training System (ETS) and AN/SPQ-15 equipment.
Three (3) shipsets of the MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS)
for installation on the Hunter Class Frigates;
Three (3) shipsets (2 mounts per ship) of the Close-In Weapons
System (CIWS) for installation on the Hunter Class Frigates;
Two (2) Australia AEGIS Weapon System Computer Programs (one for
Hobart Class, one for Hunter Class), and associated computer programs
for AEGIS Combat System components for installation on both the Hobart
and Hunter Class ships;
Six (6) shipsets of the Global Positioning System (GPS)--Based
Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) Navigation Systems
and associated Advanced Digital Antenna Production (ADAP) antennas and
support equipment for installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class
ships;
Six (6) shipsets of upgraded Cooperative Engagement Capability
(CEC) equipment for installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships;
Six (6) shipsets of Command and Control Processor (C2P) equipment
for installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships;
Eight (8) shipsets of Multifunctional Information Distribution
System Joint Tactical Radio Set (MIDS JTRS) terminals for installation
on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships.
Non-MDE:
Also included are:
Three (3) shipsets of MK 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS) modification
equipment to include the Electro Optical Sight System and changes
supporting Naval Fires Planner and associated TacLink Control System
for installation on the Hobart Class Destroyers;
Three (3) shipsets of MK 34 Gun Weapon System components to include
the MK 160 Gun Computing System and the MK 20 Electro Optical Sight
System, and the Naval Fires Planner and associated TacLink Control
System for installation on the Hunter Class Frigates;
Three (3) shipsets of: Mode 5/S capable Identification, Friend of
Foe (IFF) Systems; Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplexing System (GEDMS);
AN/WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyrocompass Inertial Navigation Systems; WSN-9
Digital Hybrid Speed Log systems; Common Data Link Management System
(CDLMS); and Global Command and Control System--Maritime (GCCS-M)
systems for installation on the Hunter Class Frigates;
Six (6) shipsets of AN/SRQ-4 Hawklink and SQQ-89 Sonobuoy
processing equipment for installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class
ships;
Defense services for development and integration of a capability
upgrade for the installed AEGIS Combat System on the Hobart Class
Destroyer, including Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability and
growth capability for Ballistic Missile Defense;
Development, integration and testing support for installation of a
AEGIS Combat System for installation on the Hunter Class FFG, a Global
Combat Ship Type 26 (BAE) platform, including the integration of the
indigenous CEAFAR 2 Phased Array Radar (CEA Industries) with the AEGIS
Combat System (including Cooperative Engagement Capability) and the
primary radar sensor and illuminator;
Integration of selected Australian provided combat system
components including Undersea Warfare and Ship Self Defense for
installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships;
Integration of the MH-60R helicopter into the AEGIS Combat System
for installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships;
Procurement and delivery of installation support material, special
purpose test equipment, initial logistics outfitting, spares and other
ancillary equipment to support the installation and integration of
AEGIS Combat System equipment in the Hunter and Hobart class ship
platforms;
Development of technical documentation to support both programs;
provision of logistics and other support services to support the Hobart
and Hunter Class ships;
Procurement, staging, delivery and installation support for AEGIS
Combat System equipment for the Hobart and Hunter Class ships;
Provision of training support for curriculum development, training
tool development, front-end analysis, and crew training for the Hobart
and Hunter Class ships;
U.S. Government and contractor representative engineering,
logistics, and technical support services; and other related elements
of logistics and program support for the Hobart and Hunter Class ships.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT-P-LFZ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-LCQ, AT-P-GSU, and AT-P-GSC
(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: January 14, 2020
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia - Australia Surface Combatant (ASC) Program
The Government of Australia has requested to buy long lead items,
engineering development activities, and other defense services to
support the Australian Surface Combatant Program, including the
modernization of three Hobart Class Destroyers, and construction of the
first three (of nine total) Hunter Class Frigates which includes: three
(3) Shipsets of the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) in the MK 6 Mod 1
configuration to support the Modernization of the Hobart Class DDGs;
three (3) Shipsets of the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) in the MK 6 Mod 1
configuration to support the New Construction of the Hunter Class FFGs;
three (3) shipsets of the MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) for
installation on the Hunter Class Frigates; three (3) shipsets (2 mounts
per ship) of the Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) for installation on the
Hunter Class Frigates; two (2) Australia AEGIS Weapon System Computer
Programs (one for Hobart Class, one for Hunter Class), and associated
computer programs for AEGIS Combat System components for installation
on both the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; six (6) shipsets of the
Global Positioning System (GPS) - Based Positioning, Navigation and
Timing Service (GPNTS) Navigation Systems and associated Advanced
Digital Antenna Production (ADAP) antennas and support equipment for
installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; six (6) shipsets of
upgraded Cooperative Engagement
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Capability (CEC) equipment for installation on the Hobart and Hunter
Class ships; six (6) shipsets of Command and Control Processor (C2P)
equipment for installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; and
eight (8) shipsets of Multifunctional Information Distribution System
Joint Tactical Radio Set (MIDS JTRS) terminals for installation on the
Hobart and Hunter Class ships. Also included are: three (3) shipsets of
MK 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS) modification equipment to include the
Electro Optical Sight System and changes supporting Naval Fires Planner
and associated TacLink Control System for installation on the Hobart
Class Destroyers; three (3) shipsets of MK 34 Gun Weapon System
components to include the MK 160 Gun Computing System and the MK 20
Electro Optical Sight System, and the Naval Fires Planner and
associated TacLink Control System for installation on the Hunter Class
Frigates; three (3) shipsets of: Mode 5/S capable Identification,
Friend of Foe (IFF) Systems; Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplexing System
(GEDMS); AN/WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyrocompass Inertial Navigation Systems;
WSN-9 Digital Hybrid Speed Log systems; Common Data Link Management
System (CDLMS); and Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M)
systems for installation on the Hunter Class Frigates; six (6) shipsets
of AN/SRQ-4 Hawklink and SQQ-89 Sonobuoy processing equipment for
installation on the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; defense services for
development and integration of a capability upgrade for the installed
AEGIS Combat System on the Hobart Class Destroyer, including Integrated
Air and Missile Defense capability and growth capability for Ballistic
Missile Defense; development, integration and testing support for
installation of a AEGIS Combat System for installation on the Hunter
Class FFG, a Global Combat Ship Type 26 (BAE) platform, including the
integration of the indigenous CEAFAR 2 Phased Array Radar (CEA
Industries) with the AEGIS Combat System (including Cooperative
Engagement Capability) and the primary radar sensor and illuminator;
integration of selected Australian provided combat system components
including Undersea Warfare and Ship Self Defense for installation on
the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; integration of the MH-60R helicopter
into the AEGIS Combat System for installation on the Hobart and Hunter
Class ships; Procurement and delivery of installation support material,
special purpose test equipment, initial logistics outfitting, spares
and other ancillary equipment to support the installation and
integration of AEGIS Combat System equipment in the Hunter and Hobart
class ship platforms; development of technical documentation to support
both programs; provision of logistics and other support services to
support the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; procurement, staging,
delivery and installation support for AEGIS Combat System equipment for
the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; provision of training support for
curriculum development, training tool development, front-end analysis,
and crew training for the Hobart and Hunter Class ships; U.S.
Government and contractor representative engineering, logistics, and
technical support services; and other related elements of logistics and
program support for the Hobart and Hunter Class ships. The total
estimated cost is $1.50 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most
important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this
political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring
peace and economic stability in the region.
The proposed sale will enhance Australia's Surface Combatant
capability by modernizing their existing three AEGIS capable Hobart
Class Destroyers with the latest technology and capability, and
delivering the first three (of nine) AEGIS capable Hunter Class Future
Frigates. This sale enhances Australia's self-defense capability, while
significantly improving interoperability with U.S. Navy AEGIS
combatants in the region. By deploying a surface combatant fleet that
will incorporate Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Australia
will significantly improve network-centric warfare capability for US
forces operating in the region. Australia 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.
There are a significant number of companies under contract with the
U.S. Navy that will provide components and systems as well as
engineering services during the execution of this effort, with a
significant portion of the effort to be performed by Lockheed Martin,
Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, NJ. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require travel of U.S.
Government and/or contractor representatives to Australia on a
temporary basis for program support and management oversight. No
extended (long-term) visits to Australia will be required as part of
this effort.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-66
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 procurement of long lead material and
services to support the Australian Surface Combatant Program. The AEGIS
Combat System (ACS) to be procured to support the modernization of the
Hobart Class Destroyers is a multi-mission combat system providing
Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and a growth path to
Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability, derived from USN AEGIS
Weapon System Baseline 9 capability. In addition to shipboard AEGIS
equipment, this proposed sale will provide software, documentation
(including combat system capabilities and limitations), training
devices and services, and other technical support to ensure the proper
installation, testing and operation of the provided equipment.
2. AEGIS Weapon System simulation software, documentation, training
and study material will be provided a classification levels up to and
including SECRET. Delivery of sensitive technological information, up
to and including SECRET, will be limited to the minimum level of
information required to progress activities associated with the
integration of indigenous combat system systems into the AEGIS Combat
System. This consists primarily of AEGIS Combat System requirements and
integration information to support early combat system development
activities, in the form of documentation, simulation software, and
technical specifications. This information is sensitive as it provides
limited insight into AEGIS Combat System capabilities and requirements
- as tailored to the Australian AEGIS Combat System configurations.
3. The Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) is a system that
fuses tracking data from shipboard sensors and distributes radar
measurement data to other platforms with CEC capability. This data is
filtered and combined to create a common tactical picture, based
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on available sensor data from all platforms netted through the CEC
system. The hardware is unclassified with the exception of a
Communications Security (COMSEC) card which is classified SECRET. The
software and documentation are classified SECRET. All manuals and
technical documentation disclosure will be limited to those necessary
for operational use and organizational maintenance.
4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures, which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
5. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives outlined in the enclosed Policy
Justification. A determination has been made that Australia can provide
the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being
released as the U.S. Government.
6. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Australia.
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