80 FR 74096 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-30185 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 74096-74098] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30185] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15-56] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339. [[Page 74097]] The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 15-56 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: November 23, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27NO15.001 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C Transmittal No. 15-56 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: The Government of Kuwait (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment*................. $ 50 million Other.................................... $ 65 million ------------------------------ TOTAL.................................. $ 115 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services Under Consideration for Purchase: [[Page 74098]] Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) Non-MDE items included in this request are associated equipment, spares, accessories, and airworthiness certification. The sale will include the integration of the ATPs on the purchaser's F/A-18 aircraft along with improvements in the on-board mission computer software suites. Also included in this request are systems integration and testing, software development/integration, test sets, support equipment, spares, repair parts, maintenance and pilot training, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics, engineering and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy and Air Force (XX-P-LCI) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid:Offset agreements associated with this proposed sale are expected and will be determined during negotiations between the purchaser and contractor. (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: 04 NOV 2015 *as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act POLICY JUSTIFICATION The Government of Kuwait--Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) Non-MDE items included in this request are associated equipment, spares, accessories, and airworthiness certification. The sale will include the above system integration on the purchaser's F/A-18 aircraft along with improvements in the on-board mission computer software suites. Operational support for these modifications will be provided through upgrades. Also included in this request are systems integration and testing, software development/integration, test sets, support equipment, spares, repair parts, maintenance and pilot training, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics, engineering and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is $50 million. The total estimated cost is $115 million. Kuwait has requested the Sniper ATP due to its compatibility with the latest precision-guided weapons and capability of detecting, identifying, and engaging multiple moving and fixed targets in air-to- air and air-to-ground engagements. Integration of the Sniper ATP on Kuwait's F/A-18 aircraft would enhance its ability to protect itself against possible aggression from foreign forces. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. Kuwait plays a large role in U.S. efforts to advance stability in the Middle East, providing basing, access, and transit for U.S. forces in the region. The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida. Offset agreements associated with this proposed sale are expected and will be determined during negotiations between the purchaser and contractor. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15-56 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 hardware and software being purchased is being used to upgrade the customer country's existing F/A-l 8C/D Hornet aircraft. Description and classification of the hardware and software being purchased are detailed in the following paragraphs. 2. The Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), designated AN/AAQ-33, provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking, coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended standoff ranges. The latest version of the Sniper ATP provides an enhanced capability using new sensors, a two-way data link, advanced processors and automated non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance modes. 3. A software upgrade to the Kuwait F/A-18 Mission Computer Operational Flight Program (OFP) software will be required to ensure that flight crews receive full capability of the Sniper ATP. The OFP will be upgraded at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, California, as part of continuing support of the Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 program. 4. The Sniper ATP will provide classified SECRET data to the Kuwait Air Force. Some technical information is classified SECRET because it describes the limitations and effectiveness of both the aircraft and its capabilities. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware or software in this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 6. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the classified and 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. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Kuwait. [FR Doc. 2015-30185 Filed 11-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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FMS Case YAB $156M SEP 98, MAY 01 agreements proposed in connection like a normal GP warhead and the semi-
FMS Case YAC $874M SEP 98, MAY 01, with this potential sale. active guidance corrects for many of the
DEC 07, DEC 09, JUN 11 Implementation of this sale entails normal errors inherent in any delivery
FMS Case AAC $13M JUN 11 periodic Program Management Reviews system. Laser designation for the
FMS Case AAD $11.8M JAN 15 in the United States or UAE. There are weapon can be provided by a variety of
FMS Case AAE $130M MAY15 no additional U.S. Government or laser target markers or designators. The
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, contractor representatives anticipated to GBU–24 LGB consists of a laser
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None be stationed in the UAE as a result of guidance kit, a computer control group
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology this potential sale. (CCG) and a warhead specific BSU–84
Contained in the Defense Article or There will be no adverse impact on Air Foil Group (AFG), that attaches to
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: U.S. defense readiness as a result of this the tail of a MK–84 or BLU–117 2000-
See Attached Annex proposed sale. lb GP bomb body. The overall weapon
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Transmittal No. 15–51 is SECRET.
Congress: 04 NOV 2015 4. If a technologically advanced
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of adversary were to obtain knowledge of
Arms Export Control Act. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the the specific hardware and software
Arms Export Control Act elements, the information could be used
POLICY JUSTIFICATION to develop countermeasures which
Annex
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Joint Direct might reduce weapon system
Item No. vii
Attack Munitions (JDAM), Sustainment effectiveness or be used in the
and Support (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: development of a system with similar or
1. GBU–31 Joint Direct Attack advanced capabilities.
The United Arab Emirates requested Munition (JDAM) is a 2000-lb guidance
approval to procure 3250 GBU–31V1 5. A determination has been made
tail kit that converts unguided free-fall that the recipient country can provide
(KMU–556 JDAM kit) with 3250 MK– bombs into accurate, Global Positioning
84/BLU–117 bombs, 750 GBU–31V3 substantially the same degree of
System (GPS)-guided adverse weather protection of sensitive technology being
(KMU–557 JDAM kit) with 750 BLU– ‘‘smart’’ munitions. With the addition of
109 bombs, 1000 GBU–12 with 1002 released as the U.S. Government. This
a new tail section that contains an sale is necessary in furtherance of U.S.
MK–82/BLU–111 bombs, 4,250 FMU– inertial navigational system (INS) and a
152 fuzes, and 216 GBU–24 tail kits foreign policy and national security
GPS guidance control unit, JDAM objectives outlined in the Policy
(BSU–84). The sale also includes non- improves the accuracy of unguided,
MDE related munitions items (fuzes and Justification. All defense articles and
general-purpose (GP) bombs in any services listed in this transmittal have
bomb components), sustainment, and weather condition. The GBU–31V1
support. The estimated total case value been authorized for release and export
contains a KMU–556 JDAM tail, a to the United Arab Emirates.
is $380 million. general purpose 2000-lb BLU–117 or 6. This sale is necessary in
This proposed sale contributes to the MK–84 bomb body and a fuse. The furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
foreign policy and national security of GBU–31V3 contains a KMU–557 JDAM and national security objectives
the United States by helping the UAE tail, a 2000-lb BLU–109 penetrator bomb outlined in the Policy Justification.
remain an active member of the body and a fuse. The highest Moreover, the benefits to be derived
OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE classification for the JDAM, its from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
(OIR) coalition working to defeat the components, and technical data is Justification, outweigh the potential
Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL) SECRET. In addition to the JDAM tail damage that could result if the sensitive
and as part of the Saudi-led coalition to kit, access to accurate target coordinates, technology were revealed to
restore the legitimate government in INS/GPS capability, and operational test unauthorized persons.
Yemen. These munitions will sustain and evaluation plan are essential for
the UAE’s efforts and support a key [FR Doc. 2015–30195 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am]
successful employment.
partner that remains an important force 2. GBU–12 is a 500-lb laser-guided BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
for political stability and economic ballistic bomb (LGB). The LGB is a
progress in the Middle East. maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
The proposed sale provides the UAE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
guides to a spot of laser energy reflected
additional precision guided munitions off of the target. The LGB is delivered Office of the Secretary
capability to meet the current threat. like a normal GP warhead and the semi-
The UAE continues to provide host- active guidance corrects for many of the [Transmittal No. 15–56]
nation support of vital U.S. forces normal errors inherent in any delivery
stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base and 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
system. Laser designation for the
plays a vital role in supporting U.S. weapon can be provided by a variety of AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
regional interests. The UAE was a laser target markers or designators. The Agency, Department of Defense.
valued partner and an active participant GBU–12 LGB consists of a laser ACTION: Notice.
in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), guidance kit, a computer control group
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (CCG) and a warhead specific Air Foil SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
(OEF), OPERATION UNIFIED Group (AFG), that attach to the nose and publishing the unclassified text of a
section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
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PROTECTOR (OUP), and now is a tail of MK–82 or BLU–111 500-lb GP
valued partner in OIR coalition bomb body and a fuse. The overall This is published to fulfill the
operations. weapon is CONFIDENTIAL. requirements of section 155 of Public
The proposed sale will not alter the 3. GBU–24 is a 2000-lb laser-guided Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
basic military balance in the region. ballistic bomb (LGB). The LGB is a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The prime contractors will be maneuverable, free-fall weapon that Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
determined during the contracting guides to a spot of laser energy reflected DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
process. There are no known offset off of the target. The LGB is delivered 5339.
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Major Defense Equipment (MDE): MDE is $50 million. The total estimated required to ensure that flight crews
Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper cost is $115 million. receive full capability of the Sniper
Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) Kuwait has requested the Sniper ATP ATP. The OFP will be upgraded at the
Non-MDE items included in this due to its compatibility with the latest Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons
request are associated equipment, precision-guided weapons and Division at China Lake, California, as
spares, accessories, and airworthiness capability of detecting, identifying, and part of continuing support of the Kuwait
certification. The sale will include the engaging multiple moving and fixed Air Force F/A–18 program.
integration of the ATPs on the targets in air-to-air and air-to-ground 4. The Sniper ATP will provide
purchaser’s F/A–18 aircraft along with engagements. Integration of the Sniper classified SECRET data to the Kuwait
improvements in the on-board mission ATP on Kuwait’s F/A–18 aircraft would Air Force. Some technical information
computer software suites. Also included enhance its ability to protect itself is classified SECRET because it
in this request are systems integration against possible aggression from foreign describes the limitations and
and testing, software development/ forces. effectiveness of both the aircraft and its
integration, test sets, support This proposed sale will contribute to capabilities.
equipment, spares, repair parts, the foreign policy and national security 5. If a technologically advanced
maintenance and pilot training, of the United States by helping to adversary were to obtain knowledge of
publications and technical documents, improve the security of a friendly the specific hardware or software in this
U.S. Government and contractor country that has been, and continues to proposed sale, the information could be
technical assistance, and other related be, an important force for political used to develop countermeasures which
elements of logistics, engineering and stability and economic progress in the might reduce weapon system
program support. Middle East. Kuwait plays a large role effectiveness or be used in the
in U.S. efforts to advance stability in the development of a system with similar or
(iv) Military Department: Navy and advanced capabilities.
Air Force (XX–P–LCI) Middle East, providing basing, access,
and transit for U.S. forces in the region. 6. A determination has been made
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None that the recipient country can provide
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, The proposed sale of this equipment,
services, and support will not affect the the same degree of protection for the
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid:Offset classified and sensitive technology
agreements associated with this basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be being released as the U.S. Government.
proposed sale are expected and will be This sale is necessary in furtherance of
determined during negotiations between Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire
Control, Orlando, Florida. the U.S. foreign policy and national
the purchaser and contractor. security objectives outlined in the
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Offset agreements associated with this
proposed sale are expected and will be Policy Justification. All defense articles
Contained in the Defense Article or and services listed in this transmittal
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: determined during negotiations between
the purchaser and contractor. have been authorized for release and
See Attached Annex export to the Government of Kuwait.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to There will be no adverse impact on
[FR Doc. 2015–30185 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am]
Congress: 04 NOV 2015 U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
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*as defined in Section 47(6) of the proposed sale.
Arms Export Control Act Transmittal No. 15–56
POLICY JUSTIFICATION Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
The Government of Kuwait—Sniper Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act Bonneville Power Administration
Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
The Government of Kuwait has Annex Agency Information Collection
requested a possible sale of: Item No. vii Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Badge
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Replacement Request Form
Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper 1. The hardware and software being
Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) purchased is being used to upgrade the AGENCY: Bonneville Power
Non-MDE items included in this customer country’s existing F/A–l 8C/D Administration (BPA), DOE.
request are associated equipment, Hornet aircraft. Description and ACTION: Notice of submission of
spares, accessories, and airworthiness classification of the hardware and information collection approval from
certification. The sale will include the software being purchased are detailed in the Office of Management and Budget
above system integration on the the following paragraphs. (OMB) and request for comments.
purchaser’s F/A–18 aircraft along with 2. The Sniper Advanced Targeting
improvements in the on-board mission Pod (ATP), designated AN/AAQ–33, SUMMARY: In compliance with the
computer software suites. Operational provides positive target identification, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
support for these modifications will be autonomous tracking, coordinate 1995, this notice announces that the
provided through upgrades. Also generation, and precise weapons Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
included in this request are systems guidance from extended standoff ranges. will submit the collection abstracted
integration and testing, software The latest version of the Sniper ATP below to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment.
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development/integration, test sets, provides an enhanced capability using
support equipment, spares, repair parts, new sensors, a two-way data link, The PRA submission describes the
maintenance and pilot training, advanced processors and automated nature of the information collection and
publications and technical documents, non-traditional intelligence, its expected cost and burden and
U.S. Government and contractor surveillance and reconnaissance modes. includes the actual collection
technical assistance, and other related 3. A software upgrade to the Kuwait instrument.
elements of logistics, engineering and F/A–18 Mission Computer Operational DATES: Comments must be received on
program support. The estimated cost of Flight Program (OFP) software will be or before December 29, 2015.
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