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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22-14]
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 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 22-14 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 8, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-14
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Bulgaria
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................. $0.978 billion
Other................................................. $0.695 billion
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TOTAL............................................. $1.673 billion
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) F-16 C Block 70 Aircraft
Four (4) F-16 D Block 70 Aircraft
Eleven (11) F100-GE-129D Engines (8 installed, 3 spares)
Eleven (11) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (8
installed, 3 spares)
Eleven (11) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
Scalable Agile Beam Radars
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(SABR) (8 installed, 3 spares)
Eleven (11) Modular Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (8 installed, 3
spares)
Eleven (11) 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) (8 installed, 3 spares)
Nineteen (19) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
AIM-120C-7/C-8 or equivalent Missiles
Two (2) AMRAAM Guidance Sections
Forty-eight (48) LAU-129A Launchers (40 installed, 8 spares)
Twenty-eight (28) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs)
Two (2) SDB Guided Test Vehicles (GTVs)
Eleven (11) M61A1 Vulcan Cannons (8 installed, 3 spares)
Four (4) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs)
Twelve (12) Multifunctional Information Distribution System with
Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) (aircraft terminals and ground
station terminals) (10 installed, 2 spares)
Twenty (20) AIM-9X Block II Missiles
Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs)
Four (4) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Guidance Units
Four (4) AIM-9X Block II CATM Guidance Units
Twenty-four (24) FMU-139 or FMU-152 Fuze Systems
Twelve (12) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition Tail Kits for
500LB GBU-38 or Laser JDAM GBU-54
Twelve (12) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups (AFGs) for Enhanced Paveway II
EGBU-49
Twelve (12) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups (ECCGs) for
EPII EGBU-49
Twenty-four (24) MK-82 or BLU-111 or equivalent Bomb Bodies
Six (6) MK-82 Inert Bombs
Two (2) GBU-39 SDB I Practice Bombs
Non-MDE:
Also included are AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-126 or equivalent
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) with Combined Interrogator
Transponders (CIT); Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) or
Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tacker (HObIT) helmet mounted
displays; AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent Electronic Warfare (EW)
systems; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems (CMDS), KY-58M
Cryptographic Devices, KIV-78 Cryptographic Devices, and Simple Key
Loaders (SKLs); Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS) or equivalent;
AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); PGU-28 High Explosive
Incendiary (HEI) ammunition; PGU-27 training rounds (non HEI); ARD-446
impulse cartridges; ARD-863 impulse cartridges; BBU-36/B impulse
cartridges; BBU-35/B 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-890 adapter for
CMBRE; ADU-891 adapter for CMBRE; Night Vision Devices (NVD); NVD Spare
Image Intensifier Tubes; Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver
(ROVER) 6i units; Tactical Network ROVER Kit; DSU-38 laser sensors for
GBU-54; Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/
PADs); GBU-39 tactical training rounds; BRU-57 bomb racks; BRU-61 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 (BU-D-SAD) and Navy (BU-P-AAH,
BU-P-LBC)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: BU-D-SAB
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known at this time
(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: April 4, 2022
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bulgaria--F-16 C/D Block 70 Aircraft
The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy four (4) F-16 C
Block 70 aircraft; four (4) F-16 D Block 70 aircraft; eleven (11) F100-
GE-129D engines (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Improved
Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven
(11) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable
Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) Modular
Mission Computers (MMC) 7000AH (8 installed, 3 spares); eleven (11) 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) (8
installed, 3 spares); nineteen (19) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missile (AMRAAM) AIM-120C-7/C-8 or equivalent missiles; two (2) AMRAAM
Guidance Sections; forty-eight (48) LAU-129A launchers (40 installed, 8
spares); twenty-eight (28) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs); two
(2) SDB Guided Test Vehicles (GTVs); eleven (11) M61A1 Vulcan Cannons
(8 installed, 3 spares); four (4) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting
Pods (ATPs); twelve (12) Multifunctional Information Distribution
System with Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) (aircraft
terminals and ground station terminals) (10 installed, 2 spares);
twenty (20) AIM-9X Block II missiles; eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Captive
Air Training Missiles (CATMs); four (4) AIM-9X Block II Tactical
Guidance Units; four (4) AIM-9X Block II CATM Guidance Units; twenty-
four (24) FMU-139 or FMU-152 fuze systems; twelve (12) KMU-572 Joint
Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits for 500LB GBU-38 or Laser JDAM
GBU-54; twelve (12) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups (AFGs) for Enhanced Paveway
II EGBU-49; twelve (12) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups
(ECCGs) for EPII EGBU-49; twenty-four (24) MK-82 or BLU-111 or
equivalent Bomb Bodies; six (6) MK-82 Inert Bombs; and two (2) GBU-39
SDB I
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Practice Bombs. Also included are AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-126 or
equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) with Combined
Interrogator Transponders (CIT); Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II
(JHMCS II) or Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tacker (HObIT)
helmet mounted displays; AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield or equivalent
Electronic Warfare (EW) systems; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser
Systems (CMDS), KY-58M Cryptographic Devices, KIV-78 Cryptographic
Devices, and Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); Joint Mission Planning Systems
(JMPS) or equivalent; AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM);
PGU-28 High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) ammunition; PGU-27 training
rounds (non HEI); ARD-446 impulse cartridges; ARD-863 impulse
cartridges; BBU-36/B impulse cartridges; BBU-35/B 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-890 adapter for CMBRE; ADU-891 adapter for
CMBRE; Night Vision Devices (NVD); NVD Spare Image Intensifier Tubes;
Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) 6i units; Tactical
Network ROVER Kit; DSU-38 laser sensors for GBU-54; Cartridge Actuated
Device/Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/PADs); GBU-39 tactical
training rounds; BRU-57 bomb racks; BRU-61 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 $1.673 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 NATO ally that is a force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Bulgaria's capability to meet
current and future threats by enabling the Bulgarian Air Force to
deploy modern fighter aircraft routinely in the Black Sea region. The
acquisition of these aircraft would provide Bulgaria a NATO
interoperable platform and allow the Bulgarian Air Force to operate
more frequently alongside other regional F-16 operators, promoting
common doctrine and operations. Bulgaria has shown a commitment to
modernizing its armed forces and will have no difficulty absorbing
these aircraft and services 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
U.S. contractor representatives (fewer than 20) to Bulgaria 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. 22-14
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) compatibility, internal and external
Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment, Advanced IFF, LINK-16 datalink,
operational flight trainer, and software computer systems.
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 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.
8. 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.
9. The AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) is a single,
lightweight targeting pod for military aircraft that provides positive
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identification, autonomous tracking, Global Positioning System (GPS)
coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended
standoff ranges. It incorporates a high 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.
10. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) 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.
11. 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.
12. 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 V. Mode IV and Mode V anti-jam
performance specifications/data, software source code, algorithms, and
tempest plans or reports will not be offered, released discussed, or
demonstrated.
13. 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 field of view through
the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for close combat
targeting and engagement.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. The KY-58M is a lightweight terminal for secure voice and data
communications. The KY-58M provides wideband/narrowband half duplex
communication.
17. The KIV-78 is a crypto applique for IFF. It can be loaded with
Mode 5 classified elements.
18. 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.
19. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform PC
based mission planning system.
20. The AIM-120C-8 Advance Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, guided missile
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shootdown, multiple
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying and
maneuvering targets. This potential sale will include AMRAAM Guidance
Section spares. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, fit, function refresh of the
AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced.
21. The AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER Tactical is a short-range, air-
to-air missile. The AIM-9X Block II SIDEWINDER Missile provides 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. This potential sale includes Tactical
Guidance Unit Spares.
22. The AIM-9X Block 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 aerodynamic performance that
equate to carrying a tactical missile. The CATM provides pilot training
in aerial target acquisition and use of aircraft controls/displays.
This potential sale includes CATM Guidance Unit Spares.
23. The Joint Programmable Fuze FMU-139 or FMU-152 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.
24. 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, 500LB Laser JDAM.
25. 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 General Purpose (GP) bomb body.
The EGBU-49 is a 500LB GP bomb body fitted with the MXU-650 AFG to
guide to its laser-designated target.
26. The Mk-82 GP bomb body is a 500LB, free-fall, unguided, low-
drag weapon.
27. Mk-82 inert GP bomb body is a 500LB, free-fall, unguided, low-
drag weapon without the explosive fill.
28. The GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I Practice Bomb is an inert
variant of the 250LB, GPS-aided inertial
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navigation system, small autonomous, day or night, adverse weather,
conventional, air-to-ground precision glide weapon able to strike fixed
and stationary re-locatable non-hardened targets from standoff ranges.
It can be used for integration, test, or training purposes. This
purchase will also include tactical training rounds.
29. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
30. 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.
31. A determination has been made that Bulgaria can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
32. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Bulgaria.
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