82 FR 24319 - 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)
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| FR Document | 2017-09641 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 24319-24321] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-09641] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-11] 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 [[Page 24320]] 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 17-11 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: May 9, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN26MY17.000 [[Page 24321]] Transmittal No. 17-11 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 Australia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................ $119.5 million Other................................................ $ 18.1 million ------------------ Total.............................................. $137.6 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to seventy (70) AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) Tactical Missiles Up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles Up to sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) Up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM Up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections Up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Guidance Sections Up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control Sections Up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections Non-MDE includes: Up to forty-eight (48) Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other associated support equipment and services. (iv) Military Department: Navy (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-AZN (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 Annex Attached. (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 Australia- Anti-Radiation Missiles Australia has requested a possible sale of up to seventy (70) AGM- 88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) Tactical Missiles; up to forty (40) AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles; up to sixteen (16) CATM-88B HARM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); up to sixteen (16) CATM-88E AARGM CATM; up to twenty-five (25) AGM-88B Control Sections; up to twenty-five (25) AGM- 88B Guidance Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Control Sections; up to twenty (20) AGM-88E Guidance Sections; up to forty eight (48) Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other associated support equipment and services. The total estimated cost is $137.6 million. This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major contributor to political stability, security, and economic development in the Western Pacific. Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. Australia is requesting these missiles for its Electronic Attack EA-18G Growler aircraft. The proposed sale will improve Australia's capability in current and future coalition efforts. Australia will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Australia will have no difficultly absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Orbital ATK (OA), Ridgecrest, CA, and Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Australia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-11 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. The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended to suppress or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters associated with enemy air defenses and provides tactical air forces with a lethal countermeasure to enemy radar directed, surface-to-air missiles, and air defense artillery weapons systems. Destruction or suppression of enemy radars denies the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of our tactical aircraft. It uses a multimode seeker that incorporates global positioning system/inertial measurement unit (GPS/ IMU) midcourse guidance, a radio frequency (RF) radiation homing receiver, an active millimeter wave seeker, an Integrated Broadcast Service Receiver (IBS-R) and a Weapons Impact Assessment (WIA) transmitter. The AARGM AGM-88E when assembled is classified SECRET. The AARGM Guidance Section (seeker hardware) and Control Section with the Target Detector is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 2. The AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) weapon system is an air-to-ground missile intended to suppress or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters associated with enemy air defenses and provides tactical air forces with a lethal countermeasure to enemy radar directed, surface-to-air missiles, and air defense artillery weapons systems. Destruction or suppression of enemy radars denies the enemy the use of air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of our tactical aircraft. The AGM-88B HARM when assembled is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The HARM Guidance Section (seeker hardware), and Control Section with the Target Detector are classified CONFIDENTIAL. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of this possible sale, 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. 4. A determination has been made that the Government of Australia can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the technology being released as the US Government. The sale is necessary in furtherance of the US foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification of the notification. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Australia. [FR Doc. 2017-09641 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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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. LAIRCM System Processor Replacement published to fulfill the requirements of
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Transmittal No. 17–11 Control Sections; up to twenty-five (25) directed, surface-to-air missiles, and air
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of AGM–88B Guidance Sections; up to defense artillery weapons systems.
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the twenty (20) AGM–88E Control Sections; Destruction or suppression of enemy
Arms Export Control Act, as amended up to twenty (20) AGM–88E Guidance radars denies the enemy the use of air
Sections; up to forty eight (48) defense systems, thereby improving the
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems; survivability of our tactical aircraft. It
of Australia U.S. Government and contractor uses a multimode seeker that
(ii) Total Estimated Value: engineering, technical and logistics incorporates global positioning system/
Major Defense Equip- support services; and other associated
ment * ......................... $119.5 million
inertial measurement unit (GPS/IMU)
support equipment and services. The midcourse guidance, a radio frequency
Other .............................. $ 18.1 million total estimated cost is $137.6 million. (RF) radiation homing receiver, an
This sale will contribute to the foreign
Total ............................ $137.6 million active millimeter wave seeker, an
policy and national security of the
(iii) Description and Quantity or Integrated Broadcast Service Receiver
United States by helping to improve the
Quantities of Articles or Services under security of a major contributor to (IBS–R) and a Weapons Impact
Consideration for Purchase: political stability, security, and Assessment (WIA) transmitter. The
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): economic development in the Western AARGM AGM–88E when assembled is
Up to seventy (70) AGM–88B High Pacific. Australia is an important Major classified SECRET. The AARGM
Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles non-NATO Ally and partner that Guidance Section (seeker hardware) and
(HARM) Tactical Missiles contributes significantly to Control Section with the Target Detector
Up to forty (40) AGM–88E Advanced peacekeeping and humanitarian is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles operations around the world. It is vital 2. The AGM–88B High Speed Anti-
(AARGM) Tactical Missiles to the U.S. national interest to assist our
Up to sixteen (16) CATM–88B HARM Radiation Missiles (HARM) weapon
ally in developing and maintaining a system is an air-to-ground missile
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) strong and ready self-defense capability.
Up to sixteen (16) CATM–88E AARGM intended to suppress or destroy land or
Australia is requesting these missiles sea-based radar emitters associated with
CATM for its Electronic Attack EA–18G
Up to twenty-five (25) AGM–88B enemy air defenses and provides tactical
Growler aircraft. The proposed sale will
Control Sections air forces with a lethal countermeasure
improve Australia’s capability in
Up to twenty-five (25) AGM–88B to enemy radar directed, surface-to-air
current and future coalition efforts.
Guidance Sections missiles, and air defense artillery
Australia will use this capability as a
Up to twenty (20) AGM–88E Control weapons systems. Destruction or
deterrent to regional threats and to
Sections suppression of enemy radars denies the
Up to twenty (20) AGM–88E Guidance strengthen its homeland defense.
Australia will have no difficultly enemy the use of air defense systems,
Sections thereby improving the survivability of
Non-MDE includes: Up to forty-eight absorbing these additional missiles into
its armed forces. our tactical aircraft. The AGM–88B
(48) Telemetry/Flight Termination HARM when assembled is classified
Systems, U.S. Government and The proposed sale of this equipment
and support does not alter the basic CONFIDENTIAL. The HARM Guidance
contractor engineering, technical and
military balance in the region. Section (seeker hardware), and Control
logistics support services, and other
The prime contractors will be Orbital Section with the Target Detector are
associated support equipment and
ATK (OA), Ridgecrest, CA, and classified CONFIDENTIAL.
services.
(iv) Military Department: Navy Raytheon Missile Systems Company, 3. If a technologically advanced
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–P– Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset adversary were to obtain knowledge of
AZN agreements proposed in connection
the specific hardware and software
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale elements of this possible sale, the
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None information could be used to develop
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology will not require the assignment of
additional U.S. Government or countermeasures which might reduce
Contained in the Defense Article or weapon system effectiveness or be used
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: contractor representatives to travel to
Australia. in the development of a system with
See Annex Attached. similar or advanced capabilities.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to There will be no adverse impact on
Congress: April 27, 2017 U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 4. A determination has been made
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the proposed sale. that the Government of Australia can
Arms Export Control Act. Transmittal No. 17–11 provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the technology being
POLICY JUSTIFICATION Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of released as the US Government. The
Government of Australia– Anti- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
sale is necessary in furtherance of the
Radiation Missiles Arms Export Control Act
US foreign policy and national security
Australia has requested a possible sale Annex Item No. vii objectives as outlined in the Policy
of up to seventy (70) AGM–88B High (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Justification of the notification.
Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) 1. The AGM–88E Advanced Anti- 5. All defense articles and services
Tactical Missiles; up to forty (40) AGM– Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) listed in this transmittal have been
88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided weapon system is an air-to-ground authorized for release and export to
Missiles (AARGM) Tactical Missiles; up missile intended to suppress or destroy Australia.
to sixteen (16) CATM–88B HARM land or sea-based radar emitters
[FR Doc. 2017–09641 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am]
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); associated with enemy air defenses and
up to sixteen (16) CATM–88E AARGM provides tactical air forces with a lethal BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
CATM; up to twenty-five (25) AGM–88B countermeasure to enemy radar
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