80 FR 76951 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 15-57]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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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.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 15-57 with attached Policy Justification 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: December 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-57
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 Saudi Arabia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $1.10 billiion
Other....................................  $.19 billion
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  Total..................................  $1.29 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
One thousand (1000) GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
Two thousand, three hundred (2,300) BLU-117/MK-84 2000lb General 
Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU-12 Paveway II LGBs
Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU-111/MK-82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100) GBU-24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500) BLU-109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU-31(V1) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions 
(JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU-31(V3) KMU-557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU-38 KMU-572 JDAM tail kits

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Two thousand (2,000) GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode Global 
Positioning System (GPS)/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/
B Computer Control Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU-110/MK-83 1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-54 KMU-572 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU-56 KMU 556 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) FMU-152 Fuzes

    This request also includes the following Non-MDE items and 
services: procurement of bomb equipment components such as adaptors, 
nose plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, support links and connections; 
associated support equipment; publications, such as technical orders, 
and system manuals; training; engineering and technical support; 
transportation (to include special airlift support); program 
management; and other administrative support and related services.
    (iv) Military Department: USAF (X7-D-ACI, X7-D-ACJ, X7-D-ACQ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS Case AAI
FMS Case AAM
FMS Case AJX
FMS Case AAP
FMS Case AJO
FMS Case SAO $3.85-billion, CN 10-43
FMS Case SAP $8.31-billion, CN 10-43
FMS Case SRC $8.05-billion, CN 92-42, 98-36, 00-63
FMS Case YPW $ $57.2-million, CN 84-23, 92-42

    (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: 13 NOV 2015
    *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Government of Saudi Arabia--Air-to-Ground Munitions

    The Government of Saudi Arabia requested approval to procure the 
following:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:

One thousand (1000) GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
Two thousand, three hundred (2,300) BLU-117/MK-84 2000lb General 
Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU-12 Paveway II LGBs
Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU-111/MK-82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100) GBU-24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500) BLU-109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU-31(V1) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions 
(JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU-31(V3) KMU-557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU-38 KMU-572 JDAM tail kits
Two thousand (2,000) GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode Global 
Positioning System (GPS)/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/
B Computer Control Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU-110/MK-83 1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-54 KMU-572 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU-56 KMU 556 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) FMU-152 Fuzes

    This request also includes the following Non-MDE items and 
services: procurement of bomb equipment components such as adaptors, 
nose plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, support links and connections; 
associated support equipment; publications, such as technical orders, 
and system manuals; training; engineering and technical support; 
transportation (to include special airlift support); program 
management; and other administrative support and related services. The 
total estimated MDE value is $1.10 billion, and the estimated total 
overall value is $1.29 billion.
    The purchase replenishes the Royal Saudi Air Force's (RSAF) current 
weapons supplies, which are becoming depleted due to the high 
operational tempo in multiple counter-terrorism operations. The 
purchase of these munitions rebuilds war reserves and provides options 
for future contingencies.
    The RSAF will have no issues fielding, supporting, and employing 
these munitions.
    The proposed sale augments Saudi Arabia's capability to meet 
current and future threats from potential adversaries during combat 
operations. Providing these defense articles supports Saudi Arabian 
defense missions and promotes stability in the region.
    This acquisition will help sustain strong military-to-military 
relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia, improve 
operational interoperability with the United States, and enable Saudi 
Arabia to meet regional threats and safeguard the world's largest oil 
reserves.
    This acquisition contributes to the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by increasing the security of an 
important partner that continues to be a significant force for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. 
Sustaining Saudi military capabilities deters hostile actors, increases 
U.S.-Saudi military interoperability, and has a positive impact on the 
stability of the global economy. This acquisition also directly conveys 
U.S. commitment to the RSAF's current and future ability to sustain 
combat operations.
    The prime contractor will be determined by competition. There are 
no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
sale.
    There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of 
this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-57
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. GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided 2000-lb bombs and Paveway II 
Laser Guided GBU-12 500-lb munitions use general purpose (GP) bombs 
bodies that are fitted with the MXU-651/650 airfoil and the MAU-169 L/B 
Computer Control Group (CCG) to convert them to Laser Guided Bombs 
(LGBs). The LGB is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides to a 
spot of laser energy reflected off of the target. The LGB is delivered 
like a normal GP warhead and the semi-active guidance corrects for many 
of the normal errors inherent in any delivery system. The hardware is 
UNCLASSIFIED. Information revealing the probability of destroying 
common/unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser 
seeker head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency 
is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    2. GBU-31(VI) 2000-lb/GBU-38 500-lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions 
(JDAMs) are general purpose bombs fitted with an FMU-152A/B fuze and a 
KMU-556B/B (KMU-572B/B) guidance

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tail kit that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, all 
weather, Global Positioning System (GPS) guided ``smart'' munitions. 
Information revealing target designation tactics and associated 
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/peculiar 
targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the 
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing 
the probability of destroying common/unspecified targets is classified 
CONFIDENTIAL.
    3. GBU-31(V3) Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) are 2000-lb 
JDAM equipped with the BLU-109 C/B forged steel penetrator warhead. The 
bomb body is approximately twice as thick as a typical 2000-lb warhead. 
This hardened case, along with a solid nose, allows it to penetrate 
hardened targets. All other technical details and risks are identical 
to the GBU-31(V1) above.
    4. The GBU-24 Paveway III (PWIII) is a 2000-lb laser-guided 
munition that can be employed at high, medium and low altitudes. It 
utilizes the FMU-139A/B Fuze, BSU-84 airfoil and WGU-43C/B guidance 
control unit (GCU). Both the MK-84 conventional warhead and the BLU-109 
penetrating warhead can be utilized, similar to GBU-31(V1) and GBU-
31(V3). Design improvements over versions include proportional 
navigation, increased terminal accuracy, off-axis release envelopes, 
trajectory shaping, and target reacquisition capability. Information 
revealing target designation tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, 
the probability of destroying specific/peculiar targets, 
vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the electromagnetic 
environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing test 
boundaries, operational envelop and release points, the probability of 
destroying common/unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous 
lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, the terminal impact 
conditions, the operational flight programming, laser seeker 
sensitivity and range, laser seeker field of view and field of regard, 
laser seeker tracking gate widths, laser pulse stability requirements, 
laser pulse width discrimination details, and data on the radar/infra-
red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    5. The GBU-48 is a 1000-lb (MK-83 or BLU-110) Enhanced Paveway II, 
dual mode GPS/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG. The 
laser sensor enhances standard GPS guidance by allowing rapid 
prosecution of moving targets or fixed targets with large initial 
target location errors (TLE). Information revealing target designation 
tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of 
destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding 
countermeasures and the electromagnetic environment is classified 
SECRET. Information revealing the probability of destroying common/
unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser seeker 
head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency is 
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    6. The GBU-54/56s are the dual-mode laser JDAM variants of the GBU-
38/GBU-31 JDAM. The nose fuzes are replaced with DSU-38/DSU-40s, which 
give the weapons both GPS and laser guidance capability. The laser 
sensor enhances the standard JDAM's reactive target capability by 
allowing rapid prosecution of fixed targets with large initial target 
location errors (TLE). The addition of the laser sensor combined with 
additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a standard JDAM into a 
Laser JDAM. Information revealing target designation tactics and 
associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/
peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the 
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing 
the probability of destroying common/unspecified targets, the number of 
simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, and data on 
the radar/infra-red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    7. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, 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.
    8. A determination has been made that the Government of Saudi 
Arabia 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. All defense 
articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized 
for release and export to Saudi Arabia.
    9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 
Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this sale, as outlined in the 
Policy Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result 
if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION The proposed sale of this equipment the specific hardware and software
Republic of Korea—UGM–84L Block II and support will not alter the basic elements, the information could be used
Harpoon Missiles military balance in the region. to develop countermeasures which
The prime contractor will be the might reduce system effectiveness or be
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri. used in the development of a system
requested a possible sale of: There are no known offset agreements with similar or advanced capabilities.
proposed in connection with this 4. A determination has been made
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): potential sale. that the recipient country can provide
Nineteen (19) UGM–84L Harpoon Block Implementation of this proposal sale the same degree of protection for the
II All-Up-Round Missiles will not require any additional U.S. sensitive technology being released as
Thirteen (13) Block II upgrade kits government or U.S. contractor personnel the U.S. Government. This sale is
in Korea. However, U.S. Government or necessary in furtherance of the U.S.
Also included are containers; contractor personnel in-country visits
Guidance Control Units (GCU) spares; foreign policy and national security
will be required on a temporary basis in objectives outlined in the Policy
recertification and reconfiguration conjunction with program technical
support; spare and repair parts; tools Justification.
oversight and support requirements.
and tool sets; support equipment; There will be no adverse impact on 5. All defense articles and services
personnel training and training United States defense readiness as a listed in this transmittal have been
equipment; publication and technical result of this proposed sale. authorized for release and export to the
data; U.S. Government and contractor Republic of Korea.
engineering and logistical support Transmittal No. 15–77 [FR Doc. 2015–31245 Filed 12–10–15; 8:45 am]
services; and other related elements of Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of BILLING CODE 5001–06–C
logistics support. The estimated value of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
MDE is $100 million. The total Arms Export Control Act
estimated value is $110 million. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Annex
This proposed sale will contribute to Office of the Secretary
the foreign policy and national security Item No. vii
objectives of the United States by (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The UGM–84L Block II Harpoon [Transmittal No. 15–57]
meeting the legitimate security and
defense needs of an ally and partner missile is a submarine launched Anti-
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nation. The ROK is one of the major Surface Warfare (ASUW) missile that
political and economic powers in East provides naval forces with a capability AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
Asia and the Western Pacific and a key to engage targets in both the ‘‘blue Agency, Department of Defense.
partner of the United States in ensuring water’’ regions and the littorals of the
ACTION: Notice.
peace and stability in that region. It is world. The Harpoon Block II missile,
vital to the U.S. interest to assist our including publications, documentation,
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
South Korean ally in developing and operations, supply, maintenance, and
publishing the unclassified text of a
maintaining a strong and ready self- training to be conveyed with this
section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
defense capability. proposed sale have the highest
This is published to fulfill the
classification level of SECRET. The
The ROK intends to use the Harpoon requirements of section 155 of Public
Harpoon Block II missile components
Block II missiles to supplement its Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
being conveyed by the proposed sale
existing Harpoon missile capability. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
that are considered sensitive and are
acquisition of the Harpoon Block II Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
classified include:
missiles and support will supplement a. The Radar seeker DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
current weapon inventories and bring b. The GPS/INS System 5339.
the ROK Navy’s Anti-Surface Warfare c. Operational Flight Program (OFP) The following is a copy of a letter to
performance up to existing regional Software the Speaker of the House of
baselines. The proposed sale will d. Missile operational characteristics Representatives, Transmittal 15–57 with
provide a defensive capability while and performance data attached Policy Justification and
enhancing interoperability with the 2. These elements are essential to the Sensitivity of Technology.
United States and other allied forces. ability of the Harpoon Block II missile
Sub-launched Harpoon missiles have to selectively engage hostile targets Dated: December 8, 2015.
been used by the ROK since the 1990s. under a wide range of operational, Aaron Siegel,
The ROK will have no difficulty tactical and environmental conditions. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
absorbing these additional missiles into 3. If a technologically advanced Officer, Department of Defense.
its armed forces. adversary were to obtain knowledge of BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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Two thousand (2,000) GBU–48 Two thousand, three hundred (2,300) these defense articles supports Saudi
Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode BLU–117/MK–84 2000lb General Arabian defense missions and promotes
Global Positioning System (GPS)/LGB Purpose (GP) Bombs stability in the region.
with the MXU–667 Airfoil and the Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU–12 This acquisition will help sustain
MAU–169L/B Computer Control Paveway II LGBs strong military-to-military relations
Group (CCG) Dual mode Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU– between the United States and Saudi
Two thousand (2,000) BLU–110/MK–83 111/MK–82 500lb GP Bombs Arabia, improve operational
1000lb GP Bombs One thousand, one hundred (1,100) interoperability with the United States,
Five hundred (500) GBU–54 KMU–572 GBU–24 Paveway III LGBs and enable Saudi Arabia to meet
Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/ One thousand, five hundred (1,500) regional threats and safeguard the
LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and BLU–109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads world’s largest oil reserves.
the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode Four hundred (400) GBU–31(V1) KMU– This acquisition contributes to the
Three hundred (300) GBU–56 KMU 556 556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions foreign policy and national security of
Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/ (JDAM) tail kits the United States by increasing the
LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and One thousand (1,000) GBU–31(V3) security of an important partner that
the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode KMU–557 JDAM tail kits continues to be a significant force for
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) Three thousand (3,000) GBU–38 KMU– political stability and economic progress
FMU–152 Fuzes 572 JDAM tail kits in the Middle East. Sustaining Saudi
Two thousand (2,000) GBU–48 military capabilities deters hostile
This request also includes the actors, increases U.S.-Saudi military
following Non-MDE items and services: Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode
Global Positioning System (GPS)/LGB interoperability, and has a positive
procurement of bomb equipment impact on the stability of the global
components such as adaptors, nose with the MXU–667 Airfoil and the
MAU–169L/B Computer Control economy. This acquisition also directly
plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, conveys U.S. commitment to the RSAF’s
support links and connections; Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU–110/MK–83 current and future ability to sustain
associated support equipment; combat operations.
publications, such as technical orders, 1000lb GP Bombs
The prime contractor will be
and system manuals; training; Five hundred (500) GBU–54 KMU–572
determined by competition. There are
engineering and technical support; Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
no known offset agreements proposed in
transportation (to include special airlift LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and
connection with this potential sale.
support); program management; and the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode There is no adverse impact on U.S.
other administrative support and related Three hundred (300) GBU–56 KMU 556 defense readiness as a result of this
services. Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/ proposed sale.
(iv) Military Department: USAF (X7– LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and
D–ACI, X7–D–ACJ, X7–D–ACQ) the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode Transmittal No. 15–57
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
FMU–152 Fuzes Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
FMS Case AAI
FMS Case AAM This request also includes the Arms Export Control Act
FMS Case AJX following Non-MDE items and services:
Annex
FMS Case AAP procurement of bomb equipment
components such as adaptors, nose Item No. vii
FMS Case AJO
FMS Case SAO $3.85-billion, CN 10–43 plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
FMS Case SAP $8.31-billion, CN 10–43 support links and connections; 1. GBU–10 Paveway II Laser Guided
FMS Case SRC $8.05-billion, CN 92–42, associated support equipment; 2000-lb bombs and Paveway II Laser
98–36, 00–63 publications, such as technical orders, Guided GBU–12 500-lb munitions use
FMS Case YPW $ $57.2-million, CN 84– and system manuals; training; general purpose (GP) bombs bodies that
23, 92–42 engineering and technical support; are fitted with the MXU–651/650 airfoil
transportation (to include special airlift and the MAU–169 L/B Computer
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
support); program management; and Control Group (CCG) to convert them to
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
other administrative support and related Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs). The LGB is
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
services. The total estimated MDE value a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
Contained in the Defense Article or
is $1.10 billion, and the estimated total guides to a spot of laser energy reflected
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
overall value is $1.29 billion. off of the target. The LGB is delivered
See Attached Annex
The purchase replenishes the Royal like a normal GP warhead and the semi-
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) current active guidance corrects for many of the
Congress: 13 NOV 2015
weapons supplies, which are becoming normal errors inherent in any delivery
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
depleted due to the high operational system. The hardware is
Arms Export Control Act.
tempo in multiple counter-terrorism UNCLASSIFIED. Information revealing
POLICY JUSTIFICATION operations. The purchase of these the probability of destroying common/
The Government of Saudi Arabia—Air- munitions rebuilds war reserves and unspecified targets, the number of
to-Ground Munitions provides options for future simultaneous lasers the laser seeker
contingencies.
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head can discriminate, and data on the
The Government of Saudi Arabia The RSAF will have no issues radar/infra-red frequency is classified
requested approval to procure the fielding, supporting, and employing CONFIDENTIAL.
following: these munitions. 2. GBU–31(VI) 2000-lb/GBU–38 500-
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) The proposed sale augments Saudi lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions
includes: Arabia’s capability to meet current and (JDAMs) are general purpose bombs
One thousand (1000) GBU–10 Paveway future threats from potential adversaries fitted with an FMU–152A/B fuze and a
II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs) during combat operations. Providing KMU–556B/B (KMU–572B/B) guidance

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tail kit that converts unguided free-fall radar/infra-red frequency is classified 8. A determination has been made
bombs into accurate, all weather, Global CONFIDENTIAL. that the Government of Saudi Arabia
Positioning System (GPS) guided 5. The GBU–48 is a 1000-lb (MK–83 can provide substantially the same
‘‘smart’’ munitions. Information or BLU–110) Enhanced Paveway II, dual degree of protection for the sensitive
revealing target designation tactics and mode GPS/LGB with the MXU–667 technology being released as the U.S.
associated aircraft maneuvers, the Airfoil and the MAU–169L/B CCG. The Government. This sale is necessary in
probability of destroying specific/ laser sensor enhances standard GPS furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
peculiar targets, vulnerabilities guidance by allowing rapid prosecution and national security objectives
regarding countermeasures and the of moving targets or fixed targets with outlined in the Policy Justification. All
electromagnetic environment is large initial target location errors (TLE). defense articles and services listed in
classified SECRET. Information Information revealing target designation this transmittal have been authorized for
revealing the probability of destroying tactics and associated aircraft release and export to Saudi Arabia.
common/unspecified targets is maneuvers, the probability of destroying 9. This sale is necessary in
classified CONFIDENTIAL. specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
3. GBU–31(V3) Joint Direct Attack regarding countermeasures and the and national security objectives
Munitions (JDAMs) are 2000-lb JDAM electromagnetic environment is outlined in the Policy Justification.
equipped with the BLU–109 C/B forged classified SECRET. Information Moreover, the benefits to be derived
steel penetrator warhead. The bomb revealing the probability of destroying from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
body is approximately twice as thick as common/unspecified targets, the Justification, outweigh the potential
a typical 2000-lb warhead. This number of simultaneous lasers the laser damage that could result if the sensitive
hardened case, along with a solid nose, seeker head can discriminate, and data technology were revealed to
allows it to penetrate hardened targets. on the radar/infra-red frequency is unauthorized persons.
All other technical details and risks are classified CONFIDENTIAL. [FR Doc. 2015–31272 Filed 12–10–15; 8:45 am]
identical to the GBU–31(V1) above. 6. The GBU–54/56s are the dual-mode
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4. The GBU–24 Paveway III (PWIII) is laser JDAM variants of the GBU–38/
a 2000-lb laser-guided munition that can GBU–31 JDAM. The nose fuzes are
be employed at high, medium and low replaced with DSU–38/DSU–40s, which DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
altitudes. It utilizes the FMU–139A/B give the weapons both GPS and laser
Fuze, BSU–84 airfoil and WGU–43C/B guidance capability. The laser sensor Office of the Secretary
guidance control unit (GCU). Both the enhances the standard JDAM’s reactive
MK–84 conventional warhead and the target capability by allowing rapid [Transmittal No. 15–62]
BLU–109 penetrating warhead can be prosecution of fixed targets with large
utilized, similar to GBU–31(V1) and initial target location errors (TLE). The 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
GBU–31(V3). Design improvements over addition of the laser sensor combined
versions include proportional with additional cabling and mounting AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
navigation, increased terminal accuracy, hardware turns a standard JDAM into a Agency, Department of Defense.
off-axis release envelopes, trajectory Laser JDAM. Information revealing ACTION: Notice.
shaping, and target reacquisition target designation tactics and associated
capability. Information revealing target aircraft maneuvers, the probability of SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
designation tactics and associated destroying specific/peculiar targets, publishing the unclassified text of a
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of vulnerabilities regarding section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
destroying specific/peculiar targets, countermeasures and the This is published to fulfill the
vulnerabilities regarding electromagnetic environment is requirements of section 155 of Public
countermeasures and the classified SECRET. Information Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
electromagnetic environment is revealing the probability of destroying FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
classified SECRET. Information common/unspecified targets, the Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
revealing test boundaries, operational number of simultaneous lasers the laser DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
envelop and release points, the seeker head can discriminate, and data 5339.
probability of destroying common/ on the radar/infra-red frequency is The following is a copy of a letter to
unspecified targets, the number of classified CONFIDENTIAL. the Speaker of the House of
simultaneous lasers the laser seeker 7. If a technologically advanced
Representatives, Transmittal 15–62 with
head can discriminate, the terminal adversary were to obtain knowledge of
attached Policy Justification and
impact conditions, the operational flight the specific hardware and software
Sensitivity of Technology.
programming, laser seeker sensitivity elements, the information could be used
and range, laser seeker field of view and to develop countermeasures which Dated: December 8, 2015.
field of regard, laser seeker tracking gate might reduce weapon system Aaron Siegel,
widths, laser pulse stability effectiveness or be used in the Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
requirements, laser pulse width development of a system with similar or Officer, Department of Defense.
discrimination details, and data on the advanced capabilities. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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