81 FR 28835 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 90 (May 10, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 90 (May 10, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-10890 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 28835-28837] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10890] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16-22] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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: Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 697-9217. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 16-22 with attached Policy Justification. Dated: May 4, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [[Page 28836]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN10MY16.001 Transmittal No. 16-22 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 France (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment*.......... $60 million Other............................. $30 million ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL........................... $90 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Twenty-one (21) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Rocket Pods (six (6) rockets per pod for a total of one-hundred and twenty-six (126)) Non-MDE: Also included are a GMLRS Unitary Quality Assurance Team (QAT), GMLRS publications, live fire data, software updates, and technical assistance. (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (WAN) (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: 12 April 2016 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. [[Page 28837]] POLICY JUSTIFICATION France--Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Rocket Pods and Related Support The Government of France has requested a possible sale of twenty- one (21) GMLRS Unitary Rocket Pods. Also included are a GMLRS Quality Assurance Team (QAT), GMLRS publications, live fire data, software updates, and technical assistance. The total estimated value of MDE is $60 million. The overall total estimated value is $90 million. This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally which has been, and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist France to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. France intends to use these missiles to expand its existing army architecture and improve its self-defense capabilities. France is a co- developer of the GMLRS and has operational requirements for additional missiles. France 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 U.S. Army procured the GMLRS Unitary from Lockheed Martin Industries, Camden, Arkansas. The sale of these GMLRS Unitary will be from U.S. stock; therefore, Lockheed Martin will not be involved. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government and contractor representatives to travel to France for equipment de- processing, fielding, system checkout, and new equipment training. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 16-22 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31 Unitary is the Army's primary munition for units fielding the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and Multiple Launcher Rocket Systems (MLRS) M270A1 Rocket and Missile Launcher platforms. The M31 Unitary is a solid propellant artillery rocket that uses Global Positioning System (GPS)-aided inertial guidance to accurately and quickly deliver a single high-explosive blast fragmentation warhead on to point targets at ranges from 15 to 70 kilometers. The rockets are fired from a launch pod container that also serves as the storage and transportation container for the rockets. Each rocket pod holds six (6) total rockets. 2. The GMLRS Unitary employs a multi-mode fuze consisting of an Electronic Safe and Arm Fuze (ESAF) and a Frequency-Modulating Continuous Wave-Directional Doppler Ranging (FMCW-DDR) height-of-burst sensor. The weapon has three fuzing modes--point detonating, post- impact time delay, and proximity height of burst--which are all accomplished automatically via a launcher/fire control system electrical interface prior to launch. The height-of-burst sensor is not integrated with the fuze, but provides fire pulse input and interfaces with a mechanical fuze. 3. The Army's FMCW-DDR height-of-burst technology comprises components and software requiring special production skills and is deemed state of the art. The sensitive aspects of the technology reside primarily in the design, development, production, and manufacturing data for the related components (integrated circuits and flex cable assembly) and in the methodology required to integrate those components onto the flex cable assembly to process embedded data (the software, algorithm, and operating parameters). The sole technology aspect of the FMCW-DDR present in the M31 proximity height-of-burst sensor is the signal processing algorithm (i.e. processing techniques) modified specifically for use in the M31. The disclosure of know-how, software, and other associated documentation for this sensitive technology is not authorized under this sale. 4. A determination has been made that Government of France 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of France. [FR Doc. 2016-10890 Filed 5-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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Kill Weapon System (APKWS), AN/ appropriate evasive maneuvers and systems is controlled through
AVS–6 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), deployment of radar countermeasures. management of the basic software
the AGM–114R Hellfire Missile, The system hardware components are programs of highly sensitive systems
A965M1 Decoy Chaff Cartridges, M211 UNCLASSIFIED without installed and software-controlled weapon system
and M212 Advance Infrared software. When the software is installed, on a case-by-case basis.
Countermeasures Munition flares. the system is classified up to
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to 4. If a technologically advanced
CONFIDENTIAL.
SECRET) elements of the proposed OH– e. The AN/AVR–2B Laser Detecting adversary were to obtain knowledge of
58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter sale Set is a passive laser warning system the specific hardware and software
include hardware, accessories, that can receive, process, and provide elements, the information could be used
components, and associated software: for the display of threat information. to develop countermeasures that might
Embedded GPS/Inertial (EGI) The system, hardware components, and reduce weapon system effectiveness or
Navigation System (INS), the AN/AAR– software are UNCLASSIFIED. be used in the development of a system
57 Common Missile Warning System f. The AN/AVS–6 Night Vision with similar capabilities. Weapon
(CMWS), the AN/APX–118 Transponder Goggles (NVG) is a 3rd generation system effectiveness to persecute
Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), the AN/ aviation NVG offering higher resolution, adversaries kinetically and strategically
APR–39A(V)1/4 Radar Signal Detecting high gain, and photo response to near would be greatly compromised, and
Set, the AN/AVR–2B Laser Detecting infrared. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, interoperability with friendly forces
Set, the AN/AVS–6 Night Vision and technical data and documentation would be adversely impacted.
Goggles (NVGs), the AGM–114R Hellfire to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. 5. A determination has been made
Missiles, the Advanced Precision Kill g. The AGM–114R Hellfire Missile has
that Tunisia, the recipient country, can
Weapon System (APKWS) All-Up- sensitive technology contained within
provide the same degree of protection
Rounds (AURs), A965M1 Decoy Chaff operational semi-active laser seeker. The
highest level for release of the AGM– for the sensitive technology being
Cartridge, and the M211 and M212 released as the U.S. Government. This
Advance Infrared Countermeasures 114R is SECRET, based upon the semi-
active seeker and warhead. Reverse sale is necessary in furtherance of the
Munition flares. Additional sensitive
engineering could reveal U.S. foreign policy and national security
information includes operating
CONFIDENTIAL information. objectives outlined in the Policy
manuals, and maintenance technical
orders containing performance Vulnerability data, countermeasures, Justification.
information, operating and test vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, 6. All defense articles and services
procedures, and other information and threat definitions are classified listed in this transmittal have been
related to support operations and repair. SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL. authorized for release and export to the
The hardware, software, and data h. The Advanced Precision Kill Government of Tunisia.
identified are classified to protect Weapon System (APKWS) All-Up- [FR Doc. 2016–10910 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am]
vulnerabilities, design, and performance Round (AUR) is an air-to-ground
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parameters, and other similar critical weapon that consists of an APKWS
information. Guidance Section (GS), 2.75-inch MK66
a. The EGI/INS is a navigation Mod 4 rocket motor, and MK152
warhead/fuze. APKWS uses a semi- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
platform that combines an inertial
sensor assembly with a fixed reception active laser seeker. The GS is installed Office of the Secretary
pattern antenna GPS receiver and a between the rocket motor and warhead
common Kalman filter. The EGI system to create a guided rocket. The APKWS
may be procured as an independent [Transmittal No. 16–22]
is the primary source for position
information. The EGI is component to be mated to appropriate
2.75-inch warheads/fuzes and rocket 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto
variable keys needed for highest GPS motors purchased separately or may be
AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense
accuracy are classified up to SECRET. purchased as an AUR. The overall
Security Cooperation Agency.
b. The AN/AAR–57 Common Missile classification is SECRET.
Warning System utilizes electro-optical i. The A965M1 is a 25.4mm Decoy ACTION: Notice.
sensors to warn the aircrew of Chaff Cartridge. All cartridge
threatening missile launch and components including the cartridge SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
approach. This system detects and case, piston, end cap, and theoretical publishing the unclassified text of a
performs data hand-off so band coverage are UNCLASSIFIED. The section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
countermeasures can be automatically specifications and drawings for this This is published to fulfill the
dispensed. The system provides pilots item are also UNCLASSIFIED. Radar requirements of section 155 of Public
hostile fire indication. The system Cross Section (RCS) measurements of Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
hardware components are deployed chaff are CONFIDENTIAL.
UNCLASSIFIED without installed Chaff deployment timing, sequence, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
software. When software is installed, the pattern, and effectiveness against radar Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703)
system is classified up to threats are SECRET/NOFORN. 697–9217.
3. Software, hardware, and other data/
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CONFIDENTIAL. The following is a copy of a letter to
c. The AN/APX–118 Identification information, which is classified or the Speaker of the House of
Friend or Foe combined transponder sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to Representatives, Transmittal 16–22 with
interrogator system is UNCLASSIFIED protect system vulnerabilities, design attached Policy Justification.
unless evaluator parameters are enabled, data, and performance parameters.
which are SECRET. Some end-item hardware, software, and Dated: May 4, 2016.
d. The AN/APR–39A(V)1/4 Radar other data identified above are classified Aaron Siegel,
Signal Detecting Set provides warning at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
of radar directed threats to allow level. Potential compromise of these Officer, Department of Defense.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION M270A1 Rocket and Missile Launcher DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
France—Guided Multiple Launch platforms. The M31 Unitary is a solid
propellant artillery rocket that uses Application for New Awards; Charter
Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Rocket
Global Positioning System (GPS)-aided Schools Program (CSP)–-Grants for
Pods and Related Support
The Government of France has inertial guidance to accurately and Replication and Expansion of High-
requested a possible sale of twenty-one quickly deliver a single high-explosive Quality Charter Schools
(21) GMLRS Unitary Rocket Pods. Also blast fragmentation warhead on to point
AGENCY: Office of Innovation and
included are a GMLRS Quality targets at ranges from 15 to 70
Improvement, Department of Education.
Assurance Team (QAT), GMLRS kilometers. The rockets are fired from a
ACTION: Notice.
publications, live fire data, software launch pod container that also serves as
updates, and technical assistance. The the storage and transportation container SUMMARY: Overview Information: CSP—
total estimated value of MDE is $60 for the rockets. Each rocket pod holds Grants for Replication and Expansion of
million. The overall total estimated six (6) total rockets. High-Quality Charter Schools Notice
value is $90 million. 2. The GMLRS Unitary employs a inviting applications for new awards for
This proposed sale will enhance the multi-mode fuze consisting of an fiscal year (FY) 2016.
foreign policy and national security Electronic Safe and Arm Fuze (ESAF) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
objectives of the United States by and a Frequency-Modulating (CFDA) Number: 84.282M.
helping to improve the security of a Continuous Wave-Directional Doppler
NATO ally which has been, and Ranging (FMCW–DDR) height-of-burst DATES: Applications Available: May 10,
continues to be an important force for sensor. The weapon has three fuzing 2016.
modes—point detonating, post-impact Date of Pre-Application Webinar: June
political stability and economic
time delay, and proximity height of 16, 2016, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
progress. It is vital to the U.S. national
burst—which are all accomplished Washington, DC, time.
interest to assist France to develop and
Deadline for Transmittal of
maintain a strong and ready self-defense automatically via a launcher/fire control
Applications: June 20, 2016.
capability. system electrical interface prior to
Deadline for Intergovernmental
France intends to use these missiles to launch. The height-of-burst sensor is not
Review: August 23, 2016.
expand its existing army architecture integrated with the fuze, but provides
and improve its self-defense fire pulse input and interfaces with a Full Text of Announcement
capabilities. France is a co-developer of mechanical fuze. I. Funding Opportunity Description
the GMLRS and has operational 3. The Army’s FMCW–DDR height-of-
requirements for additional missiles. Purpose of Program: The purpose of
burst technology comprises components
France will have no difficulty absorbing the CSP is to increase national
and software requiring special
this equipment into its armed forces. understanding of the charter school
production skills and is deemed state of
The proposed sale of this equipment model by expanding the number of
the art. The sensitive aspects of the
and support will not alter the basic high-quality charter schools (as defined
technology reside primarily in the
military balance in the region. in this notice) available to students
design, development, production, and
The U.S. Army procured the GMLRS across the Nation; providing financial
manufacturing data for the related
Unitary from Lockheed Martin assistance for the planning, program
components (integrated circuits and flex
Industries, Camden, Arkansas. The sale design, and initial implementation of
cable assembly) and in the methodology
of these GMLRS Unitary will be from charter schools; and evaluating the
required to integrate those components
U.S. stock; therefore, Lockheed Martin effects of charter schools, including
onto the flex cable assembly to process
will not be involved. There are no their effects on students, student
embedded data (the software, algorithm,
known offset agreements proposed in academic achievement, staff, and
and operating parameters). The sole
connection with this potential sale. parents.
technology aspect of the FMCW–DDR The purpose of the CSP Grants for
Implementation of this proposed sale present in the M31 proximity height-of-
will require U.S. Government and Replication and Expansion of High-
burst sensor is the signal processing Quality Charter Schools (Replication
contractor representatives to travel to algorithm (i.e. processing techniques)
France for equipment de-processing, and Expansion) competition (CFDA
modified specifically for use in the M31. 84.282M) is to award grants to eligible
fielding, system checkout, and new The disclosure of know-how, software,
equipment training. applicants to enable them to replicate
and other associated documentation for (as defined in this notice) or expand
There will be no adverse impact on this sensitive technology is not
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this high-quality charter schools (as defined
authorized under this sale. in this notice) with demonstrated
proposed sale.
4. A determination has been made records of success, including success in
Transmittal No. 16–22 that Government of France can provide increasing student academic
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of the same degree of protection for the achievement. Eligible applicants may
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the sensitive technology being released as use their grant funds to expand the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended the U.S. Government. This sale is enrollment of one or more existing
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. charter schools by substantially
Annex foreign policy and national security increasing the number of available seats
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Item No. vii objectives outlined in the Policy per school, or to open one or more new
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Justification. charter schools that are based on the
1. The Guided Multiple Launch 5. All defense articles and services charter school model for which the
Rocket System (GMLRS) M31 Unitary is listed in this transmittal have been eligible applicant has presented
the Army’s primary munition for units authorized for release and export to the evidence of success.
fielding the High Mobility Artillery Government of France. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and Multiple [FR Doc. 2016–10890 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] December 10, 2015, the President signed
Launcher Rocket Systems (MLRS) BILLING CODE 5001–06–P into law the Every Student Succeeds
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