82 FR 24314 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
| Page Range | 24314-24317 | |
| FR Document | 2017-09646 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 24314-24317] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-09646] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-14] 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN. 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 17-14 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: May 9, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [[Page 24315]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN26MY17.001 [[Page 24316]] Transmittal No. 17-14 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 Slovakia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $ 0 million Other................................................... $150 million --------------- Total................................................. $150 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters with customer- unique modifications. Also included are WESCAM MX-10 cameras, training, spare parts, and logistical support, mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment, special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment, airframe and engine spare parts, technical data, publications, maintenance work order/electronic change proposals, technical assistance, repair and return, quality assurance team, and transportation of aircraft. (iv) Military Department: Army (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: April 27, 2017 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of Slovakia--Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters Slovakia has requested a possible sale of nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters with customer-unique modifications. Also included are WESCAM MX-10 cameras, training, spare parts, and logistical support, mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment, special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment, airframe and engine spare parts, technical data, publications, maintenance work order/electronic change proposals, technical assistance, repair and return, quality assurance team, and transportation of aircraft. The estimated cost is $150 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 that has been, and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress within Europe. The proposed sale of the Bell 429 light utility helicopters will improve Slovakia's capability to meet current and future threats. Slovakia will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. Slovakia will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces. The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Bell Helicopter of Piney Flats, Tennessee. There are no known offset agreements 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 Slovakia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-14 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 Bell 429 is a light twin, newly manufactured helicopter and is optimized for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Category A, and JAROPS- 3 compliant operations. The Bell 429 features two/three multi-function displays, dual digital 3-axis autopilot and an integrated electronic data recorder provides enhanced situational awareness and post flight analysis. The Bell 429 standard configuration for Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) consists of Garmin GTN 650/750 NAV/ COM/WAAS GPS system. The Identifier, Friend or Foe (IFF) will be the APX-123, which provides the Mode 4/5 capability. One (1) each Multi Sensor Cameras, L3 WESCAM MX10s will be equipped on four (4) of the nine (9) Bell 429 Helicopters. The communications suite is as follows: one (1) each AN/ARC-231 Multi-mode radios providing VHF FM, VHF-AM, UHF, HQII and DAMA SATCOM. Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) will not be provided on this LOA. Identification and security classification of sensitive technological information and/or restricted information contained in the equipment, major components, subsystems, software, technical data (Performance, Maintenance, R&M, etc.) documentation, training devices and services to be conveyed with the proposed sale to include a brief justification/explanation of why information is sensitive provided as follows: (1) The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is installed on various military platforms. When installed in conjunction with platform antennas and the RCU (or other appropriate control unit), the transponder provides identification, altitude and surveillance reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based and/or surface interrogators. The transponder provides operational capabilities for Mark XIIA Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A,C and 4&5 and Mode S (levels 1, 2, and 3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX-123 also provides automated ID, position and latitude of the aircraft, and unencrypted ADS-B and is compatible with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II equipment. (2) The WESCAM MX-10 is a small Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral Imaging System with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Embedded with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Standard Positioning Service (SPS). The WESCAM MX-10 camera system contains a LN-200 IMU manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the United States. WESCAM MX-10 is embedded with GPS SPS. SPS is a three-dimensional position and time determination capability provided to a user equipped with a minimum capability GPS SPS receiver in accordance with GPS national policy. (3) The AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) is a secure communication system that provides Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM), as well as Voice and data communications capabilities. In addition to Satellite Communications, the AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) provides Secure/Electronic Counter- Countermeasures (ECCM) communications in the following waveform, The Single Channel Ground and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK (HQ). The AN/ARC-231 functions by transmitting and receiving the Radio Frequency (RF) in the 30 MHz-511.995 MHZ range. The Receiver Transmitter provides communication in Frequency Modulation (FM), Very High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation Air Traffic Control Band (VHF AM ATC), Very High Frequency--Frequency Modulation Public Service & Maritime Band, Ultra High Frequency-- [[Page 24317]] Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) HAVEQUICK/Ground-Air Band, Ultra high Frequency Satellite (UHF SATFCOM) Band and Ultra High Frequency-- Frequency Modulation Public Service Band. 2. 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. 3. 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, outweighs the potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Slovak Republic. [FR Doc. 2017-09646 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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Transmittal No. 17–07 POLICY JUSTIFICATION The proposed sale of this equipment
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Kenya—MD 530 Aircraft and support will not alter the basic
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the military balance in the region.
The Government of Kenya has
Arms Export Control Act, as amended The principal contractor will be MD
requested a possible sale of twelve (12)
Helicopters, Mesa, AZ. There are no
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government MD 530F weaponized aircraft to include known offset agreements proposed in
of Kenya twenty-four (24) Heavy Machine Gun
Pod (HMP) 400 systems; twenty-four connection with this potential sale.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
(24) M260 rocket launchers; four Implementation of this proposed sale
Major Defense Equipment * $0 million will require the assignment of
Other .................................... $253 million thousand and thirty-two (4,032) M151
rockets; one thousand five hundred and approximately twelve (12) additional
Total .................................. $253 million thirty-six (1,536) 2.75-inch M274 smoke contractor representatives in country for
signature warhead rockets; and four a period of 12 months.
(iii) Description and Quantity or
hundred thousand (400,000) rounds of There will be no adverse impact on
Quantities of Articles or Services under .50 caliber ammunition. Also included U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
Consideration for Purchase: are communications and navigation proposed sale.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): equipment, contractor logistics support,
None [FR Doc. 2017–09640 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am]
training, U.S. Government technical BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Non-MDE: assistance, airframe and weapon system
Twelve (12) MD 530F Weaponized spare parts support, Contractor Field
Aircraft Service Representative (CFSR) support, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Twenty-four (24) Heavy Machine Gun and Special Assigned Airlift Mission
Pod (HMP) 400 Systems (SAAM) flight delivery support. The Office of the Secretary
Twenty-four (24) M260 Rocket total estimated cost is $253 million.
Launchers This proposed sale contributes to the [Transmittal No. 17–14]
Four thousand and thirty-two (4,032) foreign policy and national security of
M151 Rockets the United States by improving the 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
One thousand five hundred and security of a strong regional partner who
thirty-six (1,536) 2.75-inch M274 Smoke is a regional security leader, AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
signature Warhead Rockets undertaking critical operations against Agency, Department of Defense.
Four hundred thousand (400,000) al-Shabaab, and a troop contributor to
ACTION: Notice.
rounds of .50 Caliber Ammunition the African Union Mission in Somalia
Also included is communications and (AMISOM). SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
navigation equipment, contractor The proposed sale of the MD 530F
helicopters, weapons, ammunition, publishing the unclassified text of a
logistics support, training, U.S. section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
Government technical assistance, support items and technical support
airframe and weapon system spare parts will advance Kenya’s efforts to conduct
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
scout and attack rotary wing aircraft Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
support. Contractor Field Service
operations in support of their AMISOM Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
Representative (CFSR) support, and
mission. The MD 530F will also replace DSA–RAN.
Special Airlift Assignment Mission
Kenya’s aging MD500 fleet, which is the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
(SAAM) flight delivery support.
current reconnaissance platform
(iv) Military Department: Army (UDQ) supporting Kenyan ground forces. This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None published to fulfill the requirements of
sale will significantly enhance the
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Kenyan Army’s modernization efforts section 155 of Public Law 104–164
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
and increase interoperability with the
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
U.S. Armed Forces and other partners in
Contained in the Defense Article or House of Representatives, Transmittal
the region. Additionally, a strong
Defense Services 17–14 with attached Policy Justification
national defense and dedicated military
Proposed to be Sold: None and Sensitivity of Technology.
force will assist Kenya in its efforts to
(viii) Date Report Delivered to maintain stability in East Africa. Dated: May 9, 2017.
Congress: May 1, 2017 Kenya will have no difficulty Aaron Siegel,
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the absorbing this equipment into its armed Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Arms Export Control Act. forces. Officer, Department of Defense.
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Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) 4. All defense articles and services SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
HAVEQUICK/Ground-Air Band, Ultra listed in this transmittal have been publishing the unclassified text of a
high Frequency Satellite (UHF authorized for release and export to the section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
SATFCOM) Band and Ultra High Slovak Republic. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Frequency—Frequency Modulation [FR Doc. 2017–09646 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
Public Service Band. Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
2. A determination has been made DSA–RAN.
that the recipient country can provide
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
the same degree of protection for the
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
sensitive technology being released as
published to fulfill the requirements of
the U.S. Government. Office of the Secretary
3. This sale is necessary in section 155 of Public Law 104–164
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
and national security objectives [Transmittal No. 17–06] copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
outlined in the Policy Justification. House of Representatives, Transmittal
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification 17–06 with attached Policy Justification
Moreover, the benefits to be derived
from this sale, as outlined in the Policy and Sensitivity of Technology.
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Dated: May 23, 2017.
Justification, outweighs the potential
Agency, Department of Defense.
damage that could result if the sensitive Aaron Siegel,
technology were revealed to ACTION: Notice. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
unauthorized persons. Officer, Department of Defense.
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