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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20-67]
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 20-67 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 8, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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Transmittal No. 20-67
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 Finland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 9.2 billion
Other................................... $ 5.5 billion
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Total................................. $14.7 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fifty (50) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft
Eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft
Fourteen (14) EA-18G Growler Aircraft
One hundred sixty-six (166) F414-GE-400 Engines (144 installed and
22 spares)
Five hundred (500) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up
Round (AUR)
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (GTV)
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Captive Carry Reliability Trainers
One hundred fifty (150) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical
Missiles
Thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATMs)
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Thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units
Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units
One hundred sixty (160) AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW)
Two Hundred (200) AGM-158B-2B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
Extended Range All Up Rounds (JASSM ER AUR)
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicles (STV)
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITV)
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test Vehicles (JTV)
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
(JASSM) with Telemetry Instrumental Kits
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missiles (DATM)
One hundred twenty (120) BLU-117B/B 2000LB GP Bombs
One hundred twenty (120) KMU-556F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM)
Three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes
Two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainers (JDAM)
Thirty (30) BLU-109C/B 2000LB Bombs
Thirty (30) KMU-557F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM)
Two (2) BLU-109(D-1)/B 2000LB Bombs
One hundred two (102) BLU-111B/B 500LB General Purpose Bombs
One hundred two (102) KMU-572F/B JDAM Bomb Tail Kits
Six (6) MK-82-0,1 500LB, General Purpose Bombs, Inert
Fifty-one (51) BLU-110B/B 1000LB General Purpose Bombs
Fifty (50) KMU-559F/B Bomb Tail Kits
Fifty-eight (58) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems
Thirty-two (32) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared
(ATFLIR)
Thirty-two (32) Sniper Targeting Pods
Fourteen (14) Advanced Electronic Attack Kit for EA-18G
Sixty-five (65) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures
Receiving Sets
Sixty-five (65) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures Systems
Seventy-four (74) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems
- Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS)
Eighty-nine (89) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
Three hundred seventy-seven (377) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile
Launchers
Seventy-four (74) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor -
Networked (DTP-N)
Twenty-five (25) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems
Eight (8) Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Sets
Non-MDE:
Also included are AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) radars; High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder
(HDVR); AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/AVS-11 Night Vision
Cueing Devices (NVCD); AN/ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures
Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined
Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Launchers (LAU-115D/
A, LAU-116B/A, LAU118A); AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod; Joint
Mission Planning System (JMPS); Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global
Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE);
Aircraft Ferry transportation; Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Support;
Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, FMU-139D(D-2)/B fuzes; MK84-4 2000LB General
Purpose Inert Bombs, MK83 Bomb General Purpose Inert Bombs; KMU-557C(D-
2)/B tail kits; KMU-572C(D-2)/B tail kits; Detector Laser DSU-38A/B,
Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-559C(D-2)/B load trainer; Wing
Release Lanyard Assemblies; AGM-154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles,
Dummy Air Training Missiles, AGM-154C-1 JSOW mission planning,
integration support and testing, munitions storage security and
training, weapon operational flight program software development;
weapons containers; aircraft and munitions support and test equipment;
communications equipment; provisioning, spares and repair parts;
weapons repair and return support; personnel training and training
equipment; weapon systems software, publications and technical
documents; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (FI-P-SAC; FI-P-AAN; FI-P-AAO); Air
Force (FI-D-YAB; FI-D-YAE; FI-D-YAJ)
(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: October 9, 2020
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Finland -- F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft and Weapons
The Government of Finland has requested to buy fifty (50) F/A-18E
Super Hornet aircraft; eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft;
fourteen (14) EA-18G Growler aircraft; one hundred sixty-six (166)
F414-GE-400 engines (144 installed and 22 spares); five hundred (500)
GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up Round (AUR); twelve
(12) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (GTV); twelve (12) GBU-53/B
SDB II Captive Carry Reliability Trainers; one hundred fifty (150) AIM-
9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Missiles; thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block
II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); thirty (30) AIM-9X
Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units; eight (8) AIM-9X Block II
Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units; one hundred sixty (160) AGM-154C-1
Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW); two hundred (200) AGM-158B-2B Joint
Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range All Up Rounds (JASSM ER
AUR); two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicles (STV); two (2)
AGM-158B-2 JASSM Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITV); two (2) AGM-158B-2
JASSM Jettison Test Vehicles (JTV); two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert Joint Air-
to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) with Telemetry Instrumental Kits;
two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missiles (DATM); one
hundred twenty (120) BLU-117B/B 2000LB GP Bombs; one hundred twenty
(120) KMU-556F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM); three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B
Fuzes; two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainers (JDAM); thirty (30) BLU-109C/B
2000LB Bombs; thirty (30) KMU-557F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM); two (2)
BLU-109(D-1)/B 2000LB Bombs; one hundred two (102) BLU-111B/B 500LB
General Purpose Bombs; one hundred two (102) KMU-572F/B JDAM Bomb Tail
Kits; six (6) MK-82-0,1 500LB, General Purpose Bombs, Inert; fifty-one
(51) BLU-110B/B 1000LB General Purpose Bombs; fifty (50) KMU-559F/B
Bomb Tail Kits; fifty-eight (58) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems; thirty-two
(32) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR); thirty-two
(32) Sniper Targeting Pods; fourteen (14) Advanced Electronic Attack
Kit for EA-
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18G; sixty-five (65) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures
Receiving Sets; sixty-five (65) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures
Systems; seventy-four (74) Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems - Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS); eighty-nine (89)
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS); three hundred seventy-
seven (377) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile Launchers; seventy-four (74) AN/
AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor - Networked (DTP-N); twenty-five
(25) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems; and eight (8) Next
Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) sets. Also included are AN/APG-79
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars; High Speed Video
Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); AN/AVS-9 Night Vision
Goggles (NVG); AN/AVS-11 Night Vision Cueing Devices (NVCD); AN/ALE-47
Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication
System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed
Decoys; Launchers (LAU-115D/A, LAU-116B/A, LAU118A); AN/AAQ-28(V)
Litening Targeting Pod; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Accurate
Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; Aircraft
Armament Equipment (AAE); Aircraft Ferry transportation; Foreign
Liaison Officer (FLO) Support; Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, FMU-139D(D-2)/B
fuzes; MK84-4 2000LB General Purpose Inert Bombs, MK83 Bomb General
Purpose Inert Bombs; KMU-557C(D-2)/B tail kits; KMU-572C(D-2)/B tail
kits; Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-
559C(D-2)/B load trainer; Wing Release Lanyard Assemblies; AGM-154C-1
JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles, Dummy Air Training Missiles, AGM-154C-1
JSOW mission planning, integration support and testing, munitions
storage security and training, weapon operational flight program
software development; weapons containers; aircraft and munitions
support and test equipment; communications equipment; provisioning,
spares and repair parts; weapons repair and return support; personnel
training and training equipment; weapon systems software, publications
and technical documents; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost is $14.7
billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by improving the security of a trusted
partner which is an important force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest
to assist Finland in developing and maintaining a strong and ready
self-defense capability.
The proposed sale of F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs and associated weapons
will provide Finland with a credible defense capability to deter
aggression in the region and ensure interoperability with U.S. Forces.
The proposed sale will replace Finland's retiring F/A-18C/Ds and
enhance its air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defense capability.
Finland will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft 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 The Boeing Company, St. Louis,
MO; Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA; Raytheon Company, El Segundo,
CA; Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ; General Electric,
Lynn, MA; and Lockheed Martin, Troy, AL. This proposal is being offered
in the context of a competition. If the proposal is accepted, it is
expected that offset agreements will be required. Any offset agreement
will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the
contractor(s).
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of
six (6) additional U.S. contractor representatives to Finland on an
intermittent basis for a duration of the life of the case to support
delivery of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft and
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. 20-67
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 Super Hornet (single seat) and F/A-18F Super Hornet
and EA-18G Growler (dual 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 and EA-18G Growler fills a variety of
roles and provides air superiority, fighter escort, suppression of
enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep
air support, and day and night strike missions.
a. The AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar
System provides the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler 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.
b. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Set
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 contain threat parametric data used to identify and
establish priority of detected radar emitters.
c. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System 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 Operational Flight Program
(OFP) and Mission Data Files (MDF) used in the AN/ALE-47 contain
algorithms used to calculate the best defense against specific threats.
d. 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
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high-density Electromagnetic Hostile Environment with the ability to
identify and counter a wide variety of multiple threats, including
those with Doppler characteristics.
e. The AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) with the
Conformal Antenna System (CAS) 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 or replying to interrogation modes 1, 2, 3/A C (altitude) and
secure mode 4. The requirement is to upgrade Finland'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.
f. 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.
g. The Joint Mission Planning System (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 and EA-18G Growler.
h. The AN/AVS-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/AVS-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 and EA-18G night flying at terrain-masking altitudes.
i. The AN/AVS-11 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) is capable of high
resolution imaging. This capability allows reduced visibility weapon
delivery. While the NVCD hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, this item requires
Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM).
j. The AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoy improves aircraft survivability by
providing an enhanced, coordinated onboard/off-board countermeasure
response to enemy threats.
k. The Multifunctional Informational Distribution System (MIDS)
Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) 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.
l. LAU-127E/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.
m. 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.
n. The AN/ARC-210 Radio's Line-of-sight data transfer rates up to
80 kb/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.
o. 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 SKL, practice the initial setup of the SKL, and will
receive and distribute electronic keys using the SKL.
p. KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor Mode 4/Mode 5 Identify 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 Mode 5) IFF Combined Interrogator/Transponder
(CIT), individual interrogator, and individual transponder.
q. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground
Encryption Device (GED). The DTU (MU-1164(C)/A) has an embedded DAR-
400EX and the GED (DI-12(C)/A) has an embedded DAR-400ES. Both versions
of the DAR-400 are Type 1 devices.
r. High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR)
with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground Encryption Device (GED). The HDVR
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has an embedded DAR-400EX and the GED has an embedded DAR-400ES. Both
versions of the DAR-400 are Type 1 devices.
s. The Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) 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.
t. The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a long wave infrared
targeting pod in an external fuel tank outer mold and carried on the
centerline station. The IRST has an upgraded infrared receiver and
processor to provide full system capability.
u. The Distributed Targeting Processor - Networked (DTP-N) will
host the geo-location capability previously resident in the DTS,
providing increased memory and speed, improving overall functionality.
DTP-N enabled geo-registration and targeting enhancements, when used in
conjunction with the advanced networking capabilities, will provide
near real-time dissemination of actionable warfighting data thereby
reducing kill chain times.
v. The M61A2 20MM Gun is a hydraulically, electrically or
pneumatically driven, six-barrel, air-cooled, electrically fired
Gatling-style rotary cannon which fires 20MM rounds at an extremely
high rate. The M61 and its derivatives have been the principal cannon
armament of United States military fixed-wing aircraft.
w. The F414-GE-400 Engines is a 22,000-pound class afterburning
turbofan engine. The engine features an axial compressor with 3 fan
stages and 7 high-pressure compressor stages, and 1 high-pressure and 1
low-pressure turbine stage. It incorporates advanced technology with
the proven design base and features a Full Authority Digital Engine
Control (FADEC) system - to provide the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with a
durable, reliable, and easy-to-maintain engine.
x. LAU-115D/A is a rail Launcher designed to enable F/A-18E/F Super
Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. The launcher is suspended
from the bomb rack on wing stations. The LAU-127 launchers may be
attached to the sides of the LAU-115 for carriage missiles.
y. LAU-116B/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable F/A-18E/F
Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. Two launchers, one
left hand and one right hand, are installed in the underside of the
aircraft fuselage at stations 4 and 6. The launchers are recessed in
cavities within the aircraft fuselage, allowing the missiles to be semi
recessed for aerodynamic purposes. Both versions of the LAU-116 are
ejection launchers.
z. LAU-118A 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.
aa. The Advanced Electronic Attack Kit for the EA-18G Growler
consists of the ALQ-218(V)2 Tactical Jamming Receiver, ALQ-227(V)1
Communication Countermeasure Set, CN-1717/A Interference Cancellation
System, CP-2640/ALQ Electronic Attack Unit, R-2674(C)/A Joint Tactical
Terminal Receiver (JTTR) and associated hardware required for
installation.
bb. Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Sets provides a mid-
band jamming capability for the EA-18G. On aircraft, two NGJ-MB pods,
referred to as a shipset, work in conjunction with one another to
provide full-uninterrupted azimuth coverage. NGJ-MB is designed to
operate as a symmetric loadout, with one each on stations 3 and 9.
cc. The SNIPER Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-optical targeting pod
incorporating infrared, low-light television camera, laser rangefinder/
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.
dd. AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-
optical targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light television
camera, laser rangefinder/target designator, and laser spot tracker. It
significantly increases the combat effectiveness of the aircraft curing
day night and other weather conditions in the attack of air and ground
missions. The targeting pod contains high resolution forward looking
infrared sensors that displays and infrared image of the target to the
aircrew.
ee. Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs) are designed for the F/A-18E/
F Super Hornet as small explosive devices used to eject stores from
launched devices, actuate other explosive systems, or provide
initiation for aircrew escape devices. Propellant Actuated Devices
(PADs) are a tool or specialized mechanized device or gas generator
system that is activated by a propellant or releases or directs work
through a propellant charge. Weapons release, aircraft ejection, life
support, and fire-suppression systems are some facets that rely heavily
on CADs and PADs.
ff. Books and Other Publications includes flight manuals, technical
manuals and support of technical data and updates, release and
distribution of classified publications for the operation and/or
maintenance of the F/A-18E/F aircraft or systems.
gg. Software provides for initial design and development of the
Electronic Warfare Software suite which encompasses AN/ALQ-214, AN/ALE-
47, ALE-55, ALR-67, as part of the System Configuration Set (SCS)
builds.
hh. Technical Data provides for the F/A-18E/F post-production of
classified test reports and other related documentation.
ii. Training Aide and Devices provides for upgraded classified
lessons, hardware and installation for the Tactical Operational Flight
Trainers (TOFT), Low Cost Trainers (LCT), Aircrew courseware and spares
for delivery and installation of Systems Configuration Sets (SCS).
2. The AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missile is a supersonic, short-
range Air-to-Air (A/A) guided missile which employs a passive Infrared
(IR) target acquisition system, proportional navigational guidance, and
a closed-loop position servo Fin Actuator Unit (FAU). It represents a
substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance
over the AIM-9M and replaces the 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
missile. The software continues to be modified via a pre-planned
product improvement (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-
countermeasure capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will
be released.
a. AIM-9X BLK II Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) is a flight
certified inert mass simulator with a functioning Guidance Unit (GU).
The CATM is the primary aircrew training device providing all pre-
launch functions as well as realistic
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aerodynamic performance that equate to carrying a tactical missile. The
CATM provides pilot training in aerial target acquisition and use of
aircraft controls/displays.
b. AIM-9X BLK II Tactical GU, WGU-57/B, provides the missile
tracking, guidance, and control signals. The GU provides counter-
countermeasures, improved reliability and maintainability over earlier
Sidewinder models. Improvements include: (1) upgrade/redesign to the
Electronics Unit Circuit Card Assemblies, (2) a redesigned center
section harnessing, and (3) a larger capacity missile battery.
c. AIM-9X BLK II CATM GU, WGU-57/B, is identical to the tactical GU
except the GU and Control Actuation System (CAS) batteries are inert
and the software Captive. The software switch tells the missile
processor that it is attached to a CATM and to ignore missile launch
commands. The switch also signals software to not enter abort mode
because there is no FAU connected to the GU.
d. AIM-9X BLK II Multi-Purpose Training Missile (MPTM) is a ground
training device used to train ground personnel in aircraft loading,
sectionalization, maintenance, transportation, storage procedures, and
techniques. The missile replicates external appearance and features of
a tactical AIM-9X-2 missile. The MPTM will physically interface with
loading equipment, maintenance equipment, launchers, and test
equipment. The missile is explosively and electrically inert and is NOT
flight certified.
e. AIM-9X BLK II Dummy Air Training Missile (DATM) is used to train
ground personnel in missile maintenance, loading, transportation, and
storage procedures. All components are completely inert. The missile
contains no programmable electrical components and is not approved for
flight.
f. AIM-9X BLK II Active Optical Target Detector (AOTD) is newly
designed for Block II. The AOTD/Data Link (AOTD/DL) uses the latest
laser technology allowing significant increases in sensitivity, aerosol
performance, low altitude performance, and Pk (Probability of Kill).
The AOTD/DL design includes a DL for 2-way platform communication. The
AOTD/DL communicates with the GU over a serial interface which allows
the GU to receive and transmit data so that a target position and
status communication with a launching platform is possible during
missile flight.
3. The GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II) is a 250-
lb class precision-guided, semi-autonomous, conventional, air-to-ground
munition used to defeat moving targets through adverse weather from
standoff range. The SDB II has deployable wings and fins and uses GPS/
INS guidance, network-enabled datalink (Link-16 and UHF), and a multi-
mode seeker (millimeter wave radar, imaging infrared, semi-active
laser) to autonomously search, acquire, track, and defeat targets. The
SDB II employs a multi-effects warhead (Blast, Fragmentation, and
Shaped Charge) for maximum lethality against armored and soft targets.
The SDB II weapon system consists of the tactical all-up round (AUR)
weapon, a 4-place common carriage system, and mission planning system
munitions application program (MAP). The carriage system is the BRU-
61B/A. The BRU and the MAP are not further described here. Two other
operable configurations, two maintenance training configurations, and
two containers of the system are described as follows:
a. SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (GTV) is an SDB II configuration used
for land or sea range-based testing of the SDB II weapon system. The
GTV has common flight characteristics of an SDB II AUR, but in place of
the multi-effects warhead is a Flight Termination, Tracking, and
Telemetry (FTTT) subassembly that mirrors the AUR multi-effects
warhead's size and mass properties, but provides safe flight
termination, free flight tracking and telemetry of encrypted data from
the GTV to the data receivers. The SDB II GTV can have either inert or
live fuzes. All other flight control, guidance, data-link, and seeker
functions are representative of the SDB II AUR.
b. SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCVs), formerly known as Captive
Carry Reliability Test (CCRT) vehicles are an SDB II configuration
primarily used for reliability data collection during carriage. The CCV
has common characteristics of an SDB II AUR but with an inert warhead
and fuze. The CCV has an inert mass in place of the warhead that mimics
the warhead's mass properties. The CCV is a flight capable
representative of the SDB II AUR but has not yet been approved for
release from any aircraft. Since all other flight control, guidance,
data-link, and seeker functions are representative of the SDB II AUR,
with flight release approval, this configuration could be used for any
purpose where an inert round without telemetry or termination
capability would be useful.
c. The SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT) is a mass mockup of
the tactical AUR used for load crew and maintenance training. It does
not contain energetics, a live fuze, or any classified or hazardous
material. It is not flight certified.
d. The SDB II Practical Explosive Ordinance Disposal Trainer (PEST)
is an EOD training unit with sections and internal subassemblies which
are identical to, or correlate to, the external hardware, sections and
internal subassemblies of the tactical AUR. The PEST does not contain
energetics, a live fuze, classified or hazardous material. It is not
flight certified.
e. The SDB II single round container, nomenclature CNU-714/U, is
airtight sealable and contains a BIT harness assembly that allows for
BIT testing and software reprogramming without the need for removing
the cover assembly. The base assembly contains a humidity indicator, a
breather valve, and a desiccant port/BIT access cover on the aft side
of the container. There are also two forklift pockets located on the
base assembly. Internally, the CNU-714/U contains separate upper and
lower cradle assemblies. The lower cradle assembly is attached to the
base assembly on top of four wire rope shock insulators, which provide
shock isolation during transport. The upper cradle assembly provides an
interface with standard Air Force loading equipment. The CNU-714/U
lower cradle assembly contains indexing blocks that allow multiple
lower cradle assemblies to be placed on the ground, side-by-side, for
quick loading of a BRU-61.
f. The SDB II dual round container, nomenclature CNU-715/U, is
airtight sealable and contains two BIT harness assemblies that allow
for BIT testing and software reprogramming without the need for
removing the cover assembly. The base assembly contains a breather
valve and a desiccant port/BIT access cover on the aft side of the
container. The dual container has two separate lower cradle assemblies.
Each lower cradle assembly is attached to the base assembly on top of
four wire rope shock insulators, which provide shock isolation during
transport. The lower cradles of the CNU-715/U are not detachable from
the base assembly. The cover assembly contains a humidity indicator and
four latch assemblies to aid in the stacking of CNU-715/U containers on
top of each other. There are also two sets of forklift pockets,
laterally and longitudinally, located on the base assembly.
4. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended
Range (JASSM ER) is an extended range low-observable, highly survivable
subsonic cruise missile designed to penetrate next generation air
defense systems en-
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route to target. It is designed to kill hard, medium-hardened, soft and
area type targets. The extended range over the baseline was obtained by
going from a turbo jet to a turbo-fan engine and by reconfiguring the
fuel tanks for added capacity. Classification of the technical data and
information on the AGM-158's performance, capabilities, systems,
subsystems, operations, and maintenance will range from UNCLASSIFIED to
SECRET.
a. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)
software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing assets are required for software
development, integration, and test in the lab environment as well as
ground mount operations before STV or Live Fire assets can be loaded on
the aircraft to execute Airworthiness, Flight Test, and Live Fire
events. These assets are for testing in the contiguous United States
and will not be exported. Software development will be to the extent
necessary to produce Engineering Releases needed to conduct
airworthiness, integration and live fire testing. Testing equipment is
CLASSIFIED.
b. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicle (STV) is equipped
with Intelligent Test Instrumentation Kit (iTIK). These assets will be
used as part of the airworthiness data collection process to ensure
safe separation of the munition from the aircraft. These missiles will
be handled and stored in custom individual containers. These two (2)
missiles are for testing in the contiguous United States and will not
be exported. Software development will be to the extent necessary to
produce Engineering Releases needed to conduct airworthiness,
integration and live fire testing.
c. The AGM-158B-2 (JASSM) Instrumented Test Vehicle (ITV) is
equipped with iTIK. This asset will be utilized to capture flight data
information in a ``Captive Carry`` configuration. The information
collected will ensure the munition can be safely carried and is
required as part of the airworthiness process prior to launch of the
STV, JTV, and the Live Fire asset. These missiles will be handled and
stored in custom individual containers. This missile is for testing in
the contiguous United States and will not be exported. Software
development will be to the extent necessary to produce Engineering
Releases needed to conduct airworthiness, integration and live fire
testing.
d. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test Vehicle (JTV) is not equipped
with an iTIK. These assets will be used as part of the airworthiness
data collection process to ensure safe jettison of the munition from
the aircraft. These missiles will be handled and stored in custom
individual containers. These two (2) missiles are for testing in the
contiguous United States and will not be exported. Software development
will be to the extent necessary to produce Engineering Releases needed
to conduct airworthiness, integration and live fire testing.
e. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missile (DATM) is a
missile for maintenance (Weapon Load Crew) training with container.
5. The GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 2,000-lb
Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided
precision air-to-ground munition. The GBU-31 consists of a KMU-556
warhead specific tail kit, and MK-84 bomb body.
6. The GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 500-lb
Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided
precision air-to-ground munition. The GBU-38 consists of a KMU-572
warhead specific tail kit, and MK-82 bomb body.
7. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) is a 500-
lb JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities of the JDAM guidance
tail it and adds a precision laser guidance set. The LJDAM gives the
weapon system an optional semi-active laser guidance in addition to the
Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS)
guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike moving
targets. The GBU-54 consists of a laser guidance set, KMU-572 warhead
specific tail kit, and MK-82 bomb body.
8. The AGM-154 JSOW is used by Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force,
and allows aircraft to attack well-defended targets in day, night, and
adverse weather conditions. The JSOW C and C-1 utilize GPS/INS guidance
and an uncooled imaging infrared seeker for terminal guidance,
Autonomous Acquisition, and provides a precision targeting, 500-lb-
class tandem warhead that is the Navy's primary standoff weapon against
hardened targets. The JSOW C-1 added the Link-16 datalink enabling a
robust and flexible capability against high-value stationary land
targets and moving maritime target capability. JSOW C-1 can fly via two
dimensional and three dimensional waypoints to the target, offering the
optimal path around Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS).
The JSOW incorporates components, software, and technical design
information that are considered sensitive. The following JSOW-C
components being conveyed by the proposed sale include the GPS/INS, IIR
seeker, INS OFP software and missile operational characteristics and
performance data. These elements are essential to the ability of the
JSOW-C missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide range
of operational, tactical, and environmental conditions.
9. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
10. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware or 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.
11. A determination has been made that Finland 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.
12. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Finland.
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