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[FR Doc No: 2023-21063]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-06]


Arms Sales Notification

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

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an section arms 
sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at 
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.

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 22-06 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: September 21, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27SE23.004


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Transmittal No. 22-06
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 Jordan.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

 
 
 
Major Defense Equipment *................   $2.39 billion
Other....................................  $1.82 billion
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  TOTAL..................................  $4.21 billion
 

    Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Twelve (12) F-16 C Block 70 Aircraft
    Four (4) F-16 D Block 70 Aircraft
    Twenty-one (21) F100-GE-129D Engines or F100-PW229EEP Engines (16 
installed, 5 spares)
    Twenty-one (21) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (16 
installed, 5 spares)
    Twenty-one (21) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array 
(AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (16 installed, 5 spares)
    Twenty-one (21) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (16 
installed, 5 spares)
    Twenty-seven (27) LN-260 (or equivalent) Embedded Global 
Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) with 
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) and Precise 
Positioning Service (PPS) (16 installed, 11 spares)
    Six (6) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
    Thirty-one (31) Link 16 Low-Volume Terminals (for aircraft and 
ground stations) (26 installed, 5 spares)
    Seventy-two (72) LAU-129 Launchers (64 installed, 8 spares)
    Twenty-one (21) M61A1 Vulcan Cannons (16 installed, 5 spares)
    Four Hundred Two (402) FMU-139 or FMU-152 Joint Programmable Fuzes
    One Hundred (100) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail 
Kits for 2,000LB GBU-31
    One Hundred Two (102) KMU-572 JDAM Tail Kits for 500LB Laser JDAM 
GBU-54
    One Hundred (100) MAU-209 Computer Control Group (CCG) for Paveway 
II (PWII) GBU-10
    One Hundred Two (102) MXU-651 Air Foil Group (AFG) for 2,000LB PWII 
GBU-10
    One Hundred (100) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG) 
for 500LB Enhanced Paveway II (EP II) EGBU-49
    One Hundred Three (103) MXU-650 Air Foil Group (AFG) for 500LB EP 
II EGBU-49
    Two Hundred (200) MK-84 or BLU-117 (or equivalent) Bomb Bodies
    Two Hundred Four (204) MK-82 or BLU-111 (or equivalent) Bomb Bodies
    Six (6) MK-82 Inert Bombs
    Two (2) MAU-169 Computer Control Group (CCG) Trainers
Non-MDE:
    Also included are AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-126 or equivalent 
Advanced Identification Friend or Foes (AIFF) with Combined 
Interrogator Transponder (CIT); Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II 
(JHMCS II) or Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HObIT) 
helmet mounted displays; AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent 
Integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) systems; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure 
Dispenser Systems (CMDS); KY-58M Cryptographic Devices; KIV-78 
Cryptographic Devices; Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); Joint Mission 
Planning System (JMPS) or equivalent; PGU-28 High Explosive Incendiary 
(HEI) ammunition; PGU-27 training ammunition (non-HEI); ARD-446 impulse 
cartridges; ARD-863 impulse cartridges; BBU-36 impulse cartridges; BBU-
35 impulse cartridges; MK-124 smoke flares; MJU-7/B flare cartridges 
L463 or MJU-53 or equivalent; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT) 
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 adapters for CMBRE; DSU-38 
laser sensors for Laser JDAM GBU-54; Cartridge Actuated Device/
Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); BRU-57 bomb racks; MAU-12 bomb 
racks and TER-9A triple ejection racks; other chaff and flare, 
ammunition, and pylons; launcher adaptors and weapons interfaces; fuel 
tanks and attached hardware; travel pods; aircraft and weapons 
integration, test, and support equipment; electronic warfare database 
and mission data file development; precision measurement and 
calibration laboratory equipment; secure communications; cryptographic 
equipment; precision navigation equipment; aircraft and personnel 
support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; repair and return 
services; maps, publications, and technical documentation; studies and 
surveys; classified/unclassified software and software support; 
personnel training and training equipment; facilities and facility 
management, design and/or construction services; 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 (JO-D-SAC), Navy (JO-P-LCB).
    (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: February 3, 2022.
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Jordan--F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft

    The Government of Jordan has requested to buy twelve (12) F-16 C 
Block 70 aircraft; four (4) F-16 D Block 70 aircraft; twenty-one (21) 
F100-GE-129D engines or F100-PW229EEP engines (16 installed, 5 spares); 
twenty-one (21) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (16 
installed, 5 spares); twenty-one (21) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically 
Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (16 installed, 5 
spares); twenty-one (21) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (16 
installed, 5 spares); twenty-seven (27) LN-260 (or equivalent) Embedded 
Global Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) 
with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) and Precise 
Positioning Service (PPS) (16 installed, 11 spares); six (6) AN/AAQ-33 
Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP); thirty-one (31) Link 16 Low-
Volume Terminals (for aircraft and ground stations) (26 installed, 5 
spares); seventy-two (72) LAU-129 launchers (64 installed, 8 spares); 
twenty-one (21) M61A1 Vulcan cannons (16 installed, 5 spares); four 
hundred two (402) FMU-139 or FMU-152 Joint Programmable fuzes; one 
hundred (100) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits for 
2,000LB GBU-31; one hundred two (102) KMU-572 JDAM tail kits for 500LB 
Laser JDAM GBU-54; one hundred (100) MAU-209 Computer Control Group 
(CCG) for Paveway II (PWII) GBU-10; one hundred two (102) MXU-651 Air 
Foil Group (AFG) for 2,000LB PWII GBU-10; one hundred (100) MAU-210 
Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG) for 500LB Enhanced Paveway II 
(EP II) EGBU-49;

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one hundred three (103) MXU-650 Air Foil Group (AFG) for 500LB EP II 
EGBU-49; two hundred (200) MK-84 or BLU-117 (or equivalent) bomb 
bodies; two hundred four (204) MK-82 or BLU-111 (or equivalent) bomb 
bodies; six (6) MK-82 inert bombs; and two (2) MAU-169 Computer Control 
Group (CCG) trainers. Also included are AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-126 
or equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or Foes (AIFF) with 
Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT); Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing 
System II (JHMCS II) or Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker 
(HObIT) helmet mounted displays; AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent 
Integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) systems; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure 
Dispenser Systems (CMDS); KY-58M Cryptographic Devices; KIV-78 
Cryptographic Devices; Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); Joint Mission 
Planning System (JMPS) or equivalent; PGU-28 High Explosive Incendiary 
(HEI) ammunition; PGU-27 training ammunition (non-HEI); ARD-446 impulse 
cartridges; ARD-863 impulse cartridges; BBU-36 impulse cartridges; BBU-
35 impulse cartridges; MK-124 smoke flares; MJU-7/B flare cartridges 
L463 or MJU-53 or equivalent; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT) 
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 adapters for CMBRE; DSU-38 
laser sensors for Laser JDAM GBU-54; Cartridge Actuated Device/
Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); BRU-57 bomb racks; MAU-12 bomb 
racks and TER-9A triple ejection racks; other chaff and flare, 
ammunition, and pylons; launcher adaptors and weapons interfaces; fuel 
tanks and attached hardware; travel pods; aircraft and weapons 
integration, test, and support equipment; electronic warfare database 
and mission data file development; precision measurement and 
calibration laboratory equipment; secure communications; cryptographic 
equipment; precision navigation equipment; aircraft and personnel 
support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; repair and return 
services; maps, publications, and technical documentation; studies and 
surveys; classified/unclassified software and software support; 
personnel training and training equipment; facilities and facility 
management, design and/or construction services; 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 $4.21 billion.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Jordan's capability to meet current 
and future threats by ensuring continued interoperability with U.S. and 
coalition forces. These aircraft will modernize the Jordanian fighter 
aircraft fleet and support operational requirements associated with 
regional U.S.-coalition goals, such as countering violent extremist 
organizations, countering malign state and non-state actors, and border 
defense. Jordan 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.
    The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, Greenville, South 
Carolina. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
fewer than twenty (20) U.S. contractor representatives to Jordan for a 
duration of thirty-six (36) months to support secure storage 
requirements of critically controlled assets and provide on-site 
contractor logistics support.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-06
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-16 Block 70 weapon system is a fourth generation single-
engine supersonic all-weather multirole fighter aircraft and features 
advanced avionics and systems. It contains 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 or Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HObIT) 
with Night Vision Device (NVD) capability, internal and external 
Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment, Advanced IFF, Link-16 datalink, 
operational flight trainer, and software computer programs.
    2. The General Electric F110-129 engine is an afterburning turbofan 
jet engine that powers the F-16.
    3. 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.
    4. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) APG-83 is an Active 
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar upgrade for 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, 
increases in processing speed and memory, as well as significant 
improvements in all modes.
    5. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) 7000AH is the central 
aircraft computer of the F-16. It serves as the hub for all aircraft 
subsystems and avionics data transfer.
    6. The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) is a self-contained navigation system that 
provides the following: acceleration, velocity, position, attitude, 
platform azimuth, magnetic and true heading, altitude, body angular 
rates, time tags, and coordinated universal time (UTC) synchronized 
time. SAASM enables the GPS receiver access to the encrypted P(Y) 
signal providing protection against active spoofing attacks.
    7. The AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent Integrated Electronic 
Warfare (EW) Suite provides passive radar warning, wide spectrum Radio 
Frequency (RF) jamming, and control and management of the entire EW 
system. This system is anticipated to be internal to the aircraft 
although mounted pod variants are used in certain circumstances.
    8. The AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) is a single, 
lightweight targeting pod for military aircraft that provides positive 
target identification, autonomous tracking, Global Positioning System 
(GPS) coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended 
standoff ranges. It incorporates a high

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definition mid-wave forward-looking infrared (FLIR), dual-mode laser, 
visible-light high definition television (HDTV), laser spot tracker, 
video data link (VDL), and a digital data recorder.
    9. The Link-16 is an advanced 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. It provides the warfighter key theater functions such as 
surveillance, identification, air control, weapons engagement 
coordination, and direction for all services and allied forces. With 
modernized cryptography, Link-16 will ensure interoperability into the 
future.
    10. AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice communications 
radio system that is equipped with HAVE QUICK II, which employs 
cryptographic technology. Other waveforms may be included as needed.
    11. The AN/APX-126 or equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or 
Foe (AIFF) Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) is a system capable 
of transmitting and interrogating Mode 5. Mode 4 and Mode 5 anti-jam 
performance specifications/data, software source code, algorithms, and 
tempest plans or reports will not be offered, released discussed, or 
demonstrated.
    12. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) or 
Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker (HObIT) is a device used 
in aircraft to project information to the pilot's eyes and aids in 
tasks such as cueing weapons and aircraft sensors to air and ground 
targets. 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/her field of view 
through the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for close combat 
targeting and engagement.
    13. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Set (CMDS) provides an 
integrated threat-adaptive, computer controlled capability for 
dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The 
system is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone 
system or may be integrated with other on-board Electronic Warfare (EW) 
and avionics systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the 
aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and determine a 
response. Expendable routines tailored to the immediate aircraft and 
threat environment may be dispensed using one of four operational 
modes.
    14. The KY-58M is a lightweight terminal for secure voice and data 
communications. The KY-58M provides wideband/narrowband half duplex 
communication.
    15. The KIV-78 is a crypto applique for IFF. It can be loaded with 
Mode 5 classified elements.
    16. The Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a ruggedized, portable, hand-
held device, for securely receiving, storing, and transferring data 
between compatible cryptographic and communications equipment.
    17. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform PC-
based mission planning system.
    18. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of launching a 
single AIM-9 (Sidewinder) family of missiles or AIM-120 Advanced Medium 
Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The LAU-129 launcher provides 
mechanical and electrical interface between missile and aircraft.
    19. The M61A1 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 
material targets.
    20. The Joint Programmable Fuze FMU-152 or FMU-139 fuzes are multi-
delay sensors compatible with weapon guidance kits, tail kits, high-
explosive bombs, and reduced collateral damage weapons which provide 
all arming and detonation event functions combined in a single fuze 
system.
    21. The Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) is a guidance set that 
converts existing unguided bomb into an accurate, adverse weather 
``smart'' munition. The Guidance Set consists of a Tail Kit, which 
contains the Inertial Navigation System (INS) and a Global Positioning 
System (GPS), a set of Aerosurfaces and an umbilical cover, which 
allows the JDAM to improve the accuracy of unguided, General Purpose 
bombs. 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. 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 a third-party source via manual or automated aircrew 
cockpit entry. The Guidance Set, when combined with a warhead and 
appropriate fuze, forms a JDAM Guided Bomb Unit (GBU).
    The KMU-556 is the tail kit for a GBU-31, 2,000 pound JDAM.
    22. Laser JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munitions) (GBU-54) converts 
existing unguided free-fall bombs into precision guided smart munitions 
by adding a new tail section containing Inertial Navigation System 
(INS) guidance/Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance and adds a 
semi-active laser seeker. This allows the weapon to strike targets 
moving at up to 70 mph. The LJDAM weapon consists of a DSU-38 sensor, a 
JDAM guidance set installed on bomb body and a fuze. The DSU-38 
consists of a laser spot tracker (same size and shape as a DSU-33 
proximity fuze), a cable connecting the DSU-38 to the basic JDAM 
guidance set, a cable cover, cable cover tie down straps, modified tail 
kit door and wiring harness, and associated modified JDAM software that 
incorporates navigation and guidance flight software to support both 
LJDAM and standard JDAM missions.
    The KMU-572 is the tail kit for a GBU-54, 500 pound Laser JDAM.
    23. The Paveway II (PWII) is a maneuverable, free-fall Laser Guided 
Bomb (LGB) that guides to a spot of laser energy reflected off the 
target. The LGB is delivered like a normal general purpose (GP) warhead 
and the semi-active guidance corrects for many of the normal errors 
inherent in any delivery system. Laser designation for the LGB can be 
provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators. An LGB 
consists of a MAU-209 or MAU-169 Computer Control Group (CCG), that is 
not warhead specific, and a warhead specific Air Foil Group (AFG) that 
attaches to the nose and tail of the GP bomb body.
    The GBU-10 is a 2,000lb GP bomb body fitted with the MXU-651 AFG to 
guide to its laser designated target. The inert GBU-12 uses a BDU-50 
inert bomb body and MAU-169 CCG trainer for training purposes.
    24. The Enhanced Paveway II (EP II) Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) is a 
maneuverable, all-weather, free-fall weapon that guides to a spot of 
laser energy reflected off the target. The ``enhanced'' component is 
the addition of GPS-aided Inertial Navigation Systems (GAINS) guidance 
to the laser seeker. Laser designation for the LGB can be provided by a 
variety of laser target markers or designators. The EP II consists of 
an MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG) that is not warhead 
specific and a warhead-specific Air Foil Group (AFG) that attaches to 
the nose and tail of a GP bomb body.

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    The EGBU-49 is a 500LB GP bomb body fitted with the MXU-650 AFG to 
guide to its laser-designated target.
    25. The Mk-84 General Purpose (GP) bomb body is a 2,000 pound, 
free-fall, unguided, low-drag weapon.
    26. The Mk-82 GP bomb body is a 500 pound, free-fall, unguided, 
low-drag weapon.
    27. Mk-82 inert GP bomb body is a 500 pound, free-fall, unguided, 
low-drag weapon without the explosive fill.
    28. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    29. 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.
    30. A determination has been made that Jordan 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.
    31. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Jordan.

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