81 FR 11521 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11521-11524]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04860]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 15-80]


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 15-80 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: March 1, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-80
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 Pakistan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *.............................   $564.68 million
Other.................................................   $134.36 million
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  TOTAL...............................................   $699.04 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Eight (8) F-16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with 
the F100-PW-229 increased performance engine
Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)

    Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8) AN/APG-68(V)9 
radars, and eight (8) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive 
Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). Additionally, this possible sale 
includes spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is $564.68 
million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-5A7)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case SAF--$1.4B-24 Oct 06

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    (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: 11 February 2016
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

The Government of Pakistan--F-16 Block 52 Aircraft

    The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Eight (8) F-16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with 
the F100-PW-229 increased performance engine
Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)

    Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8) AN/APG-68(V)9 
radars, and eight (8) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive 
Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). Additionally, this possible sale 
includes spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is $564.68 
million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.
    This proposed sale contributes to U.S. foreign policy objectives 
and national security goals by helping to improve the security of a 
strategic partner in South Asia.
    The proposed sale improves Pakistan's capability to meet current 
and future security threats. These additional F-16 aircraft will 
facilitate operations in all-weather, non-daylight environments, 
provide a self-defense/area suppression capability, and enhance 
Pakistan's ability to conduct counter-insurgency and counterterrorism 
operations.
    This sale will increase the number of aircraft available to the 
Pakistan Air Force to sustain operations, meet monthly training 
requirements, and support transition training for pilots new to the 
Block-52. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these additional 
aircraft into its air force.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    Contractors have not been selected to support this proposed sale. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Pakistan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-80
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. This sale involves the release of sensitive technology to 
Pakistan. The F-l 6C/D Block 50/52 weapon system is UNCLASSIFIED, 
except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-16 airframe and features 
advanced avionics and systems. It contains the Pratt and Whitney F-100-
PW-229 engine, AN/APG-68V(9) radar, digital flight control system, 
external electronic warfare equipment, Advanced Identification Friend 
or Foe (AIFF), LINK-16 datalink, and software computer programs.
    2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the 
proposed F-16C/D include hardware, accessories, components, and 
associated software: AN/APG-68V(9) Radar, Have Quick I/II Radios, AN/
APX-113 AIFF with Mode IV capability, AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures (Chaff 
and Flare) set, LINK-16 Advanced Data Link Group A provisions only, 
Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System, Joint 
Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), ALQ-21 l(V)9 Advanced Integrated 
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) without Digital Radio 
Frequency Memory, AN/ALQ-213 Countermeasures Set, Modular Mission 
Computer, Have Glass I/II without infrared top coat, Digital Flight 
Control System, F-100 engine infrared signature, and Advanced 
Interference Blanker Unit. Additional sensitive areas include operating 
manuals and maintenance technical orders containing performance 
information, operating and test procedures, and other information 
related to support operations and repair. The hardware, software, and 
data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design and 
performance parameters and other similar critical information.
    3. The AN/APG-68(V)9 is the latest model of the APG-68 radar and 
was specifically designed for foreign military sales. This model 
contains the latest digital technology available for a mechanically 
scanned antenna, including higher processor power, higher transmission 
power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and an entirely new 
capability, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher 
resolution ground maps from a much greater distance than previous 
versions of the APG-68. Complete hardware is classified CONFIDENTIAL, 
major components and subsystems are classified CONFIDENTIAL, software 
is classified SECRET, and technical data and documentation are 
classified up to SECRET.
    4. The AN/ARC-238 radio with HAVE QUICK II is a voice 
communications radio system. The AN/ARC-238 employs cryptographic 
technology that is classified SECRET. Classified elements include 
operating characteristics, parameters, technical data, and keying 
material.
    5. The AN/APX-113 AIFF with Mode IV system is classified up to 
SECRET when operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the 
equipment. Classified elements of the AIFF system include software 
object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and technical data.
    6. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume 
Terminal (MIDS-LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, control, 
communications, and intelligence (C31) 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. MIDS-LVT is intended to support 
key theater functions such as surveillance, identification, air 
control, weapons engagement coordination, and direction for all 
services and allied forces. The system will provide jamming-resistant, 
wide-area communications on a Link-16 network among MIDS and Joint 
Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) equipped platforms. 
The MIDS/LVT and MIDS on Ship Terminal hardware, publications, 
performance specifications, operational capability, parameters, 
vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software documentation are 
classified CONFIDENTIAL. The classified information to be provided 
consists of that which is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and 
repair (through intermediate level) of the data link terminal, 
installed systems, and related software.
    7. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified 
HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected Heads-Up Display 
(HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air and ground targets. A

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Helmet Vehicle Interface (HVI) interacts with the aircraft system bus 
to provide signal generation for the helmet display. This provides 
significant improvement for close combat targeting and engagement. The 
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical data and documents are classified 
up to SECRET.
    8. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware or software source code 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 
systems with similar or advanced capabilities. The benefits to be 
derived from this sale in the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy 
Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result if the 
sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
    9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 
and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    10. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide 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.
    11. All defense articles and services are approved for release to 
the Government of Pakistan.

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