82_FR_24418 82 FR 24317 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

82 FR 24317 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)

Page Range24317-24319
FR Document2017-10898

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24317-24319]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10898]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-06]


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.

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 17-06 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 23, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 17-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)( l ) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support and Procurement Agency 
(NSPA)
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $25.0 million
Other....................................  $8.5 million
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  Total..................................  $33.5 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    The NATO Support and Procurement Agency requested the sale of AN/
AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) components 
to support the upgrade of the LAIRCM system on three C-17 aircraft, 
along with spares.
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Fourteen (14) Guardian Laser Terminal Assemblies (GLTA) (9 + 5 
spares)
    Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (3 + 3 spares)
    Non-MDE:
    This request also includes contractor spares, consumables, support 
equipment, technical data, aircraft installation, flight test, 
certification, publications, training, program and logistics support 
services.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAE
    (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

NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Large Aircraft Infrared 
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Components

    The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requested the sale 
of fourteen (14) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and six 
(6) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) along with contractor 
spares, consumables, support equipment, technical data, aircraft 
installation, flight test, certification, publications and training in 
order to upgrade the AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM system on three (3) of its C-
17 aircraft. The estimated total value is $33.5 million.
    This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by enhancing the aircraft self-protection 
capabilities of C-17 aircraft operated by the NATO Airlift Management 
(NAM) Programme, a consortium of 12 nations, including the United 
States. The partner nations in this program fly missions in and around 
Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant, and North Africa. This sale an 
enhanced military capability for the NAM, and will assist its 
associated nations in providing airlift for personnel and equipment to 
locations requiring enhanced threat countermeasures.
    The proposed sale advances U.S. and NATO policy goals of expanding 
the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO allies and partners. The 
capabilities associated with this proposed sale bolster the military 
strength of the NATO alliance and its partners by increasing the self-
protection capabilities of NAM airlift aircraft. NSPA will have no 
difficulty absorbing this equipment.
    As these systems are defensive in nature, the proposed sale of this 
equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the 
region.
    The prime contractor for production is Northrup Grumman of Rolling 
Meadows, Illinois. 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 NATO.
    There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)( l ) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item
No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The AN/AAQ-24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) 
is a self-contained, directed energy countermeasures system designed to 
protect aircraft from infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles. The 
system features digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state 
electronics. The system operates in all conditions, detecting incoming 
missiles and jamming infrared-seeker equipped missiles with aimed 
bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system components required to 
upgrade the system are the Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) 
and LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM for 
the C-17 uses three (3) GLTA and one (1) LSPR. LAIRCM system software, 
including Operational Flight Program is classified SECRET. Technical 
data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    a. The LSPR component analyzes the data from each Missile Warning 
System Sensor and automatically deploys the appropriate countermeasure 
via the GLTA.
    b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of laser energy to jam infrared 
seeker equipped missiles when directed by the LSPR. The hardware is 
UNCLASSIFIED. The software is SECRET. Technical data and documentation 
to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might 
reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system 
with similar or advanced capabilities.
    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, outweigh 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 are 
authorized for release and export to the NATO Support and Procurement 
Agency, NATO Airlift Management Program pursuant to the NATO C-17 SAC 
MOU.
[FR Doc. 2017-10898 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Notices 24317 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1

DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 20t12tehatheet south. steeds ABLNCGTON, va ezsoo—sa08 The Honorable Paut D. Ryan PR 11 HU Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 1 7—06, concerning the Air Force‘s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for defense articles and services estimated to cost $33.5 million. ‘After this letrer is delivered to your office,. we plan to issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale. Sincerely, ~ {} bory \ se —8w Jsny vice Admiral, USN Chrector" Enclosures: L Transmittal 2. Policy Justiffeation F8

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Notices 24319 Transmittal No. 17–06 This proposed sale contributes to the (LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM for the Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of foreign policy and national security of C–17 uses three (3) GLTA and one (1) Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)( l ) of the the United States by enhancing the LSPR. LAIRCM system software, Arms Export Control Act, as amended aircraft self-protection capabilities of C– including Operational Flight Program is 17 aircraft operated by the NATO Airlift classified SECRET. Technical data and (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Management (NAM) Programme, a documentation to be provided are Support and Procurement Agency consortium of 12 nations, including the UNCLASSIFIED. (NSPA) United States. The partner nations in a. The LSPR component analyzes the (ii) Total Estimated Value: this program fly missions in and around data from each Missile Warning System Major Defense Equipment * .. $25.0 million Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant, Sensor and automatically deploys the Other ...................................... $8.5 million and North Africa. This sale an enhanced appropriate countermeasure via the military capability for the NAM, and GLTA. Total ................................... $33.5 million will assist its associated nations in b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of (iii) Description and Quantity or providing airlift for personnel and laser energy to jam infrared seeker Quantities of Articles or Services under equipment to locations requiring equipped missiles when directed by the Consideration for Purchase: enhanced threat countermeasures. LSPR. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The NATO Support and Procurement The proposed sale advances U.S. and The software is SECRET. Technical data Agency requested the sale of AN/AAQ– NATO policy goals of expanding the and documentation to be provided are 24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO UNCLASSIFIED. Countermeasures (LAIRCM) allies and partners. The capabilities 2. If a technologically advanced components to support the upgrade of associated with this proposed sale adversary were to obtain knowledge of the LAIRCM system on three C–17 bolster the military strength of the the specific hardware and software aircraft, along with spares. NATO alliance and its partners by elements, the information could be used Major Defense Equipment (MDE): increasing the self-protection to develop countermeasures or Fourteen (14) Guardian Laser capabilities of NAM airlift aircraft. equivalent systems which might reduce Terminal Assemblies (GLTA) (9 + 5 NSPA will have no difficulty absorbing system effectiveness or be used in the spares) this equipment. development of a system with similar or Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor As these systems are defensive in advanced capabilities. Replacements (LSPR) (3 + 3 spares) nature, the proposed sale of this 3. This sale is necessary in Non-MDE: equipment and support will not alter furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy This request also includes contractor the basic military balance in the region. and national security objectives spares, consumables, support The prime contractor for production outlined in the Policy Justification. equipment, technical data, aircraft is Northrup Grumman of Rolling Moreover, the benefits to be derived installation, flight test, certification, Meadows, Illinois. There are no known from this sale, as outlined in the Policy publications, training, program and offset agreements proposed in Justification, outweigh the potential logistics support services. connection with this potential sale. damage that could result if the sensitive (iv) Military Department: Air Force Implementation of this proposed sale technology were revealed to (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8–D– will not require the assignment of any unauthorized persons. QAE additional U.S. Government or (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 4. All defense articles and services contractor representatives to NATO. listed in this transmittal are authorized Offered. or Agreed to be Paid: None There will be no adverse impact to (vii) Sensitivity of Technology for release and export to the NATO U.S. defense readiness as a result of this Support and Procurement Agency, Contained in the Defense Article or proposed sale. Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: NATO Airlift Management Program See Attached Annex Transmittal No. 17–06 pursuant to the NATO C–17 SAC MOU. [FR Doc. 2017–10898 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] (viii) Date Report Delivered to Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Congress: April 27, 2017 Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)( l ) of the *as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act Arms Export Control Act. Annex Item DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICY JUSTIFICATION No. vii Office of the Secretary NATO Support and Procurement (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Agency (NSPA)—Large Aircraft Infrared 1. The AN/AAQ–24V Large Aircraft [Transmittal No. 17–11] Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) is a Components 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification self-contained, directed energy The NATO Support and Procurement countermeasures system designed to AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (NSPA) requested the sale of protect aircraft from infrared-guided Agency, Department of Defense. fourteen (14) Guardian Laser surface-to-air missiles. The system ACTION: Notice. Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and six features digital technology and micro- (6) LAIRCM System Processor miniature solid-state electronics. The SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is Replacements (LSPR) along with system operates in all conditions, publishing the unclassified text of a contractor spares, consumables, support detecting incoming missiles and section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. equipment, technical data, aircraft jamming infrared-seeker equipped FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: installation, flight test, certification, missiles with aimed bursts of laser Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or publications and training in order to energy. The LAIRCM system Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/ upgrade the AN/AAQ–24(V) LAIRCM components required to upgrade the DSA–RAN. system on three (3) of its C–17 aircraft. system are the Guardian Laser SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This The estimated total value is $33.5 Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is million. 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Document Created: 2017-05-26 02:23:50
Document Modified: 2017-05-26 02:23:50
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
ContactKathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN.
FR Citation82 FR 24317 
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