[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 9 (Thursday, January 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3132-3134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-00631]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-55]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

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 20-55 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: January 8, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-55
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 Egypt
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 10 million
Other....................................  $ 94 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $104 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Egypt has 
requested to buy one (1) AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared 
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system to protect one (1) Airbus 340-200 Head-
of-State aircraft. Each LAIRCM system consists of three (3) Guardian 
Laser Turret Assemblies (GLTA), one (1) LAIRCM System Processor 
Replacement (LSPR), five (5) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS), one (1) 
Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), one (1) Smart Card Assembly 
(SCA), and one (1) High Capacity Card (HCC/User Data Memory (UDM) card.
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Six (6) Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies (GLTA) (3 installed, 3 spares)

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Four (4) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (1 installed, 3 
spares)
Ten (10) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) (5 installed, 5 spares)
    Non-MDE: Also included are LAIRCM CIURs; SCAs; HCCs; UDM cards; 
simple key loaders; initial spares, consumables, and repair/return 
support; support and test equipment; integration and test support; 
personnel training, publications and technical documentation; U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (EG-D-QFO)
    (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: December 28, 2020
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Egypt--Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System for 
Head-of-State Aircraft

    The Government of Egypt has requested to buy one (1) AN/AAQ-24(V)N 
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system to protect one 
(1) Airbus 340-200 Head-of-State aircraft. Each LAIRCM system consists 
of three (3) Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies (GLTA), one (1) LAIRCM 
System Processor Replacement (LSPR), five (5) Missile Warning Sensors 
(MWS), one (1) Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), one (1) Smart 
Card Assembly (SCA), and one (1) High Capacity Card (HCC/User Data 
Memory (UDM) card. This proposed sale will include: six (6) Guardian 
Laser Turret Assemblies (GLTA) (3 installed, 3 spares); four (4) LAIRCM 
System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (1 installed, 3 spares); ten (10) 
Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) (5 installed, 5 spares). Also included 
are LAIRCM CIURs; SCAs; HCCs; UDM cards; simple key loaders; initial 
spares, consumables, and repair/return support; support and test 
equipment; integration and test support; personnel training, 
publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and 
other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated 
total cost is $104 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
Major Non-NATO Ally country that continues to be an important strategic 
partner in the Middle East.
    The self-protection suite will improve the survivability of the 
Airbus from missile attack. Egypt will have no difficulty absorbing 
this equipment and capability into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Northrup Grumman, Rolling Meadows, 
IL. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
one U.S. contractor representative in an advisory role to Egypt for one 
base year with two option years to support operator/maintenance system 
orientation and original equipment manufacturer factory support.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-55
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 AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM system is a self-contained, directed-
energy countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from 
infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles. The LAIRCM system features 
digital technology micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The system 
operates in all conditions, detecting incoming missiles and jamming 
infrared-seeker equipped missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy. 
The LAIRCM system consists of the Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly 
(GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR), multiple Missile 
Warning Sensors, the Control Interface Unit Replacement (CIUR), and the 
Classified Memory Card User Data Module. The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key 
Loader is also a necessary device.
    2. The Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA) is a laser 
transmitter pointer/tracker subsystem designed to track the inbound 
threat missile and point the laser jam source at the missile's seeker. 
The GLTA automatically deploys the countermeasure.
    3. The LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR) analyzes the data 
from each Missile Warning Sensor and automatically deploys the 
appropriate countermeasure via the GLTA. The LSPR contains Built-in-
Test (BIT) circuitry.
    4. The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader is a portable, hand-held device 
used for securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between 
compatible cryptographic and communications equipment.
    5. The Missile Warning Sensors detect and declare threat missiles. 
The sensors are mounted on the aircraft exterior to provide omni-
directional protection. The sensors detect the rocket plume of missiles 
and send appropriate data signals to the LSPR for processing.
    6. The Control Interface Unit Replacement (CIUR) displays the 
incoming threat for the pilot to take appropriate action. The CIUR also 
provides operator interface to program the LAIRCM system to initiate 
built-in-test (BIT), to display system status, and to provide the crew 
with bearing to threat missile launch.
    7. The Classified Memory Card User Data Module contains the laCser 
jam codes. The Classified Memory Card User Data Module is loaded into 
the LSPR prior to flight; when not in use, the Classified Memory Card 
User Data Module is removed from the LSPR and put in secure storage.
    8. The highest level of classification of information included in 
this potential sale is SECRET.
    9. 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.
    10. A determination has been made that Egypt 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 objective outlined in the Policy Justification.
    11. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Egypt.

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