82_FR_45459 82 FR 45272 - Arms Sales Notification

82 FR 45272 - Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 187 (September 28, 2017)

Page Range45272-45277
FR Document2017-20743

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-49]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107, 
[email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, 
[email protected]; 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 17-49 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: September 22, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-49
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 Canada
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................  $2.64 billion
Other...................................  $2.59 billion
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  Total.................................  $5.23 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Ten (10) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft, with F414-GE-400 Engines
    Eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft, with F414-GE-400 Engines
    Eight (8) F414-GE-400 Engine Spares
    Twenty (20) AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) 
Radars
    Twenty (20) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems
    Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures 
Receiving Sets
    Fifteen (15) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods
    Twenty (20) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Joint 
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS)
    Thirty (30) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
    Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures Systems
    One hundred thirty (130) LAU-127E/A and/or F/A Guided Missile 
Launchers
    Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting System (DTS)
    Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor (DTP)
    One hundred (100) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles
    Thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Captive Air Training 
Missiles (CATM)
    Eight (8) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Special Air Training 
Missiles (NATM)
    Twenty (20) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance Units
    Sixteen (16) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II CATM Guidance Units
Non-MDE:
    Included in the sale are AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/
ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 
Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/
ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10C 
Simple Key Loader (SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate Navigation 
(ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; KIV-78 Duel Channel 
Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); CADS/PADS; Instrument 
Landing System (ILS); Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); High Speed 
Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); Launchers (LAU-
115D/A, LAU-116B/A, LAU-118A); flight test services; site survey; 
aircraft ferry; auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares; containers; 
storage and preservation; transportation; aircrew and maintenance 
training; training aids and equipment, devices and spares and repair 
parts; weapon system support and test equipment; technical data 
Engineering Change Proposals; technical publications and documentation; 
software; avionics software support; software development/integration; 
system integration and testing; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering technical and logistics support; Repair of Repairable 
(RoR); repair and return warranties; other technical assistance and 
support equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN-P-FEC (planning case)
    (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: September 11, 2017

    *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Canada--F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft with Support

    The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of ten (10) 
F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, with F414-GE-400 engines; eight (8) F/A-
18F Super Hornet aircraft, with F414-GE-400 engines; eight (8) F414-GE-
400 engine spares; twenty (20) AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned 
Array (AESA) radars; twenty (20) M61A2 20MM gun systems; twenty-eight 
(28) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Sets; 
fifteen (15) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods; twenty (20) 
Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems-Joint Tactical Radio 
System (MIDS-JTRS); thirty (30) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems 
(JHMCS); twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures 
Systems; one hundred thirty (130) LAU-127E/A and or F/A Guided Missile 
Launchers; twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting System 
(DTS); twenty-two (22) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor (DTP); 
one hundred (100) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles; 
thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Captive Air Training Missiles 
(CATM); eight (8) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Special Air Training 
Missiles (NATM); twenty (20) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical 
Guidance Units; sixteen (16) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II CATM Guidance 
Units. Also included in this sale are AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles 
(NVG); AN/ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 
Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/
ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10C 
Simple Key Loader (SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate Navigation 
(ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; KIV-78 Duel Channel 
Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); CADS/PADS; Instrument 
Landing System (ILS); Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); High Speed 
Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); Launchers (LAU-
115D/A, LAU-116B/A, LAU-118A); flight test services; site survey; 
aircraft ferry; auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares; containers; 
storage and preservation; transportation; aircrew and maintenance 
training; training aids and equipment, devices and spares and repair 
parts; weapon system support and test equipment; technical data 
Engineering Change Proposals; technical publications and documentation; 
software; avionics software support; software development/integration; 
system integration and testing; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering technical and logistics support; Repair of Repairable 
(RoR); repair and return warranties; other technical assistance and 
support equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated total case value is $5.23 billion.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security

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objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, a key democratic partner 
of the United States in ensuring peace and stability. The acquisition 
of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, associated weapons and 
capability will allow for greater interoperability with U.S. forces, 
providing benefits for training and possible future coalition 
operations in support of shared regional security objectives.
    The proposed sale of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft will 
improve Canada's capability to meet current and future warfare threats 
and provide greater security for its critical infrastructure. The F/A-
18E/F Super Hornet aircraft will supplement and eventually replace a 
portion of the Canadian Air Force's aging fighter aircraft. Canada 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 principal contractors will be: Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO; 
Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA; Raytheon, El Segundo, CA; General 
Electric, Lynn, MA; and Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. 
The Government of Canada has advised that it will negotiate offset 
agreements with key U.S. contractors.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
contractor representatives to Canada on and intermittent basis over the 
life of the case to support delivery of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 
aircraft and weapons and to provide supply support management, 
inventory control and equipment familiarization.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-49
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 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a single-seat and two-seat, twin 
engine, multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that can operate from 
either aircraft carriers or land bases. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 
fills a variety of roles: Air superiority, fighter escort, suppression 
of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and 
deep air support, and day and night strike missions. The F/A-18E/F 
Weapons System is considered SECRET.
    2. The AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar 
System is classified SECRET. The radar provides the F/A-18E/F Super 
Hornet aircraft with all-weather, multi-mission capability for 
performing air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting and attack. Air-to-
air modes provide the capability for all-aspect target detection, long-
range search and track, automatic target acquisition, and tracking of 
multiple targets. Air-to-surface attack modes provide high-resolution 
ground mapping navigation, weapon delivery, and sensor cueing. The 
system component hardware (Antenna, Transmitter, Radar Data Processor, 
and Power Supply) is UNCLASSIFIED. The Receiver-Exciter hardware is 
CONFIDENTIAL. The radar Operational Flight Program (OFP) is classified 
SECRET. Documentation provided with the AN/APG-79 radar set is 
classified SECRET.
    3. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Receiving 
Set is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 provides the F/A-18E/
F aircrew with radar threat warnings by detecting and evaluating 
friendly and hostile radar frequency threat emitters and providing 
identification and status information about the emitters to on-board 
Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment and the aircrew. The Operational 
Flight Program (OFP) and User Data Files (UDF) used in the AN/ALR-
67(V)3 are classified SECRET. Those software programs contain threat 
parametric data used to identify and establish priority of detected 
radar emitters.
    4. The Multifunctional Informational Distribution System-Joint 
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The MIDS-
JTRS is a secure data and voice communication network using Link-16 
architecture. The system provides enhanced situational awareness, 
positive identification of participants within the network, secure 
fighter-to-fighter connectivity, secure voice capability, and ARN-118 
TACAN functionality. It provides three major functions: Air Control, 
Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter. The MIDS-JTRS can be 
used to transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface, and Air-to-Ground 
scenarios. The MIDS Enhanced Interference Blanking Unit (EIBU) provides 
validation and verification of equipment and concept. EIBU enhances 
input/output signal capacity of the MIDS-JTRS and addresses parts 
obsolescence.
    5. 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. In 
close combat, a pilot must currently align the aircraft to shoot at a 
target. JHMCS allows the pilot to simply look at a target to shoot. 
This system projects visual targeting and aircraft performance 
information on the back of the helmet's visor, enabling the pilot to 
monitor this information without interrupting his field of view through 
the cockpit canopy. The system uses a magnetic transmitter unit fixed 
to the pilot's seat and a magnetic field probe mounted on the helmet to 
define helmet pointing positioning. A 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. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical 
data and documents are classified up to SECRET.
    6. The AN/ALQ-214 is an advanced airborne Integrated Defensive 
Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable modular automated 
system capable of intercepting, identifying, processing received radar 
signals (pulsed and continuous) and applying an optimum countermeasures 
technique in the direction of the radar signal, thereby improving 
individual aircraft probability of survival from a variety of surface-
to-air and air-to-air Radio Frequency (RF) threats. The system operates 
in a standalone or Electronic Warfare (EW) suite mode. In the EW suite 
mode, the AN/ALQ-214 operates in a fully coordinated mode with the 
towed dispensable decoy, Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), and the onboard 
radar in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in a coordinated, non-interference 
manner sharing information for enhanced information. The AN/ALQ-214 was 
designed to operate in a high-density Electromagnetic Hostile 
Environment with the ability to identify and counter a wide variety of 
multiple threats, including those with Doppler characteristics. 
Hardware within the AN/ALQ-214 is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
    7. LAU-127E/A and/or F/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to 
enable F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. It 
provides the electrical and mechanical interface between the missile 
and launch aircraft as well as the two-way data transfer between 
missile and cockpit controls and displays to support preflight 
orientation and control circuits to prepare and launch the missile.
    8. The AIM-9X-2 Block II Sidewinder missile represents a 
substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance 
over the AIM-9M and

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replaces AIM-9X Block I missile configuration. The missile includes a 
high off-boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection 
capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the ability to 
integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The software algorithms are 
the most sensitive portion of the AIM-9X-2 missile. The software 
continues to be modified via a pre-planned product improvement (P\3\I) 
program in order to improve its counter-countermeasure capabilities. No 
software source code or algorithms will be released. The missile is 
classified as CONFIDENTIAL.
    9. The AIM-9X-2 will result in the transfer of sensitive technology 
and information. The equipment, hardware, and documentation are 
classified CONFIDENTIAL. The software and operation performance are 
classified SECRET. The seeker/guidance control section and the target 
detector are CONFIDENTIAL and contain sensitive state-of-the-art 
technology. Manuals and technical documentation that are necessary or 
support operational use and organizational management are classified up 
to SECRET. Performance and operating logic of the counter-
countermeasures circuits are classified SECRET. The hardware, software, 
and data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design 
and performance parameters and similar critical information.
    10. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-optical 
targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light television camera, 
laser range finder/target designator, and laser spot tracker. It is 
used to provide navigation and targeting for military aircraft in 
adverse weather and using precision-guided weapons such as laser-guided 
bombs. It offers much greater target resolution and imagery accuracy 
than previous systems.
    11. The AN/PVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) provide imagery 
sufficient for an aviator to complete night time missions down to 
starlight and extreme low light conditions. The AN/PVS-9 is designed to 
satisfy the F/A-18E/F mission requirements for covert night combat, 
engagement, and support. The third generation light amplification tubes 
provide a high-performance, image-intensification system for optimized 
F/A-18E/F night flying at terrain-masking altitudes. The AN/PVS-9 NVG's 
are classified as UNCLASSIFIED but with restrictions on release of 
technologies.
    12. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems is classified 
SECRET. The AN/ALE-47 is a threat-adaptive dispensing system that 
dispenses chaff, flares, and expendable jammers for self-protection 
against airborne and ground-based Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared 
Threats. The AN/ALE-47 Programmer is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The 
Operational Flight Program (OFP) and Mission Data Files (MDF) used in 
the AN/ALE-47 are classified SECRET. Those software programs contain 
algorithms used to calculate the best defense against specific threats.
    13. The AN/ARC-210 Radio's Line-of-sight data transfer rates up to 
80 k/s in a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed communication of 
critical situational awareness information for increased mission 
effectiveness. Software that is reprogrammable in the field via Memory 
Loader/Verifier Software making flexible use for multiple missions. The 
AN/ARC-210 has embedded software with programmable cryptography for 
secure communications.
    14. The AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) with the 
Conformal Antenna System (CAS) is classified SECRET. The CIT is a 
complete MARK-XII identification system compatible with Identification 
Friend or Foe (IFF) Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C and 4 (secure). A single slide-
in module that can be customized to the unique cryptographic functions 
for a specific country provides the systems secure mode capabilities. 
As a transponder, the CIT is capable of replying to interrogation modes 
1, 2, 3/A, C (altitude) and secure mode 4. The requirement is to 
upgrade Canada's Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) AN/APX-111 (V) 
IFF system software to implement Mode Select (Mode S) capabilities. 
Beginning in early 2005, EUROCONTROL mandated the civil community in 
Europe to transition to a Mode S only system and for all aircraft to be 
compliant by 2009. The Mode S Beacon System is a combined data link and 
Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) system that was standardized in 1985 
by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Mode S 
provides air surveillance using a data link with a permanent unique 
aircraft address. Selective Interrogation provides higher data 
integrity, reduced Radio Frequency (RF) interference levels, increased 
air traffic capacity, and adds air-to-ground data link.
    15. The AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoy improves aircraft survivability by 
providing an enhanced, coordinated on-board/off-board countermeasure 
response to enemy threats.
    16. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is classified SECRET. 
JMPS will provide mission planning capability for support of military 
aviation operations. It will also provide support for unit-level 
mission planning for all phases of military flight operations and have 
the capability to provide necessary mission data for the aircrew. JMPS 
will support the downloading of data to electronics data transfer 
devices for transfer to aircraft and weapon systems. A JMPS for a 
specific aircraft type will consist of basic planning tools called the 
Joint Mission Planning Environment (JMPE) mated with a Unique Planning 
Component (UPC) provided by the aircraft program. In addition UPCs will 
be required for specific weapons, communication devices, and moving map 
displays. The JMPS will be tailored to the specific releasable 
configuration for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
    17. AN/PYQ-10(C) is the next generation of the currently fielded 
AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device (DTD). The AN/PYQ-10(C) provides 
automated, secure and user-friendly methods for managing and 
distributing cryptographic key material, Signal Operating Instructions 
(SOI), and Electronic Protection data. This course introduces some of 
the basic components and activities associated with the AN/PYQ-10(C) in 
addition to hands-on training. Learners will become familiar with the 
security features of the Simple Key Loader (SKL), practice the initial 
setup of the SKL, and will receive and distribute electronic keys using 
the SKL. Hardware is considered CLASSIFIED.
    18. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground 
Encryption Device (GED). The DTU (MU-1164(C)/A) has an embedded DAR-
400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are type 1 devices.
    19. Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) also 
includes Key loading Installation and Facility Charges. The ANAV is a 
24-channel SAASM based pulse-per-second GPS receiver built for next 
generation GPS technology.
    20. KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor Mode 4/Mode 5 Identification 
Friend or Foe (IFF) Crypto applique includes aircraft installs and 
initial spares, to ensure proper identification of aircraft during 
coalition efforts. The KIV-78 provides cryptographic and time-of-day 
services for a Mark XIIA (Mode 4 and 5) IFF Combined Interrogator/
Transponder (CIT), individual interrogator, and individual transponder. 
Hardware is considered CLASSIFIED.
    21. High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR) 
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Encryption Device (GED). The HDVR has an embedded DAR-400EX and the GED 
has an embedded DAR-400ES. Both versions of the DAR-400 are Type 1 
devices.
    22. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of 
the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be 
used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might reduce 
weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system 
with similar or advanced capabilities.
    23. A determination has been made that the Government of Canada can 
provide substantially 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.
    24. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Canada.

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     Transmittal No. 17–01                                           equipped with one (1) MK38 Mod 3                      Government and contractor
     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of                        25mm gun weapon system and one (1)                    representatives to participate in program
     Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the                       SeaFLIR 380 HD Forward Looking Infra-                 and technical reviews plus boat
     Arms Export Control Act, as amended                             Red (FLIR) device. Additionally,                      reactivation and boat systems training in
                                                                     Bahrain has requested communication                   country, on a temporary basis, for a
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Bahrain                            equipment; support equipment; spare                   period of two years.
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:                                   and repair parts; tools and test                        There will be no adverse impact on
     Major Defense Equipment *                    $ 5.10 mil-        equipment; technical data and                         U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
                                                    lion             publications; personnel training; U.S.
     Other ....................................   $55.15 mil-                                                              proposed sale.
                                                    lion
                                                                     government and contractor engineering,                [FR Doc. 2017–20732 Filed 9–27–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                     technical, and logistics support services;            BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
        Total .................................   $60.25 mil-        and other related elements of logistics
                                                    lion             and program support. The total
       (iii) Description and Quantity or                             estimated cost is $60.25 million.                     DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
     Quantities of Articles or Services under                           This proposed sale will contribute to
     Consideration for Purchase:                                     the foreign policy and national security              Office of the Secretary
     Major Defense Equipment (MDE):                                  of the United States by helping to
       Two (2) MK 38 Mod 3 25mm Gun                                  improve the security of a major Non-                  [Transmittal No. 17–49]
          Weapons Systems                                            NATO ally, which has been and
     Non-MDE:                                                        continues to be an important security                 Arms Sales Notification
       Two (2) 35 meter Fast Patrol Boats;                           partner in the region. This proposed sale
          two (2) SeaFLIR 380 HD Forward                             of patrol boats will enhance the military             AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
          Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) devices;                          capabilities of the Royal Bahrain Naval               Agency, Department of Defense.
          communication equipment; support                           Force in the fulfillment of its self-                 ACTION: Arms sales notice.
          equipment; spare and repair parts;                         defense, maritime security, and counter-
          tools and test equipment; technical                        terrorism missions.                                   SUMMARY:   The Department of Defense is
          data and publications; personnel                              Bahrain will use the capability as a               publishing the unclassified text of an
          training; U.S. government and                              deterrent to regional threats and to                  arms sales notification.
          contractor engineering, technical,                         strengthen its homeland defense. This                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          and logistics support services; and                        sale will also improve interoperability               Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
          other related elements of logistics                        with United States and regional allies.               pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
          and program support.                                       Bahrain will have no difficulty                       Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
       (iv) Military Department: Navy                                absorbing this equipment into its armed               kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None                         forces.                                               DSA–RAN.
       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,                          The proposed sale of this equipment
                                                                                                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
     Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None                             and support will not alter the basic
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology                                                                                     36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
                                                                     military balance in the region.
     Contained in the Defense Article or                                                                                   published to fulfill the requirements of
                                                                        The principal contractors for systems
     Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:                                                                                 section 155 of Public Law 104–164
                                                                     listed include: 35 meter Fast Patrol
     None                                                                                                                  dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
                                                                     Boats-SwiftShips, Morgan City, LA;
       (viii) Date Report Delivered to                                                                                     copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
                                                                     MK38 Mod 3 25mm Gun Weapon
     Congress: September 8, 2017                                                                                           House of Representatives, Transmittal
                                                                     System-BAE Systems, Louisville, KY;
       * as defined in Section 47(6) of the                                                                                17–49 with attached Policy Justification
                                                                     SeaFlir Model 380 HD Forward Looking
     Arms Export Control Act.                                                                                              and Sensitivity of Technology.
                                                                     Infra-Red Device-Flir Systems, Inc.,
                                                                     Portland, OR. There are no known offset                 Dated: September 22, 2017.
     POLICY JUSTIFICATION
                                                                     agreements proposed in conjunction                    Aaron Siegel,
     Bahrain—35 Meter Fast Patrol Boats                              with this potential sale.                             Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
       Bahrain has requested the purchase of                            Implementation of this proposed sale               Officer, Department of Defense.
     two (2) 35 meter Fast Patrol Boats, each                        will require multiple trips by U.S.                   BILLING CODE 5001–06–P




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     Transmittal No. 17–49                                                AN/APX–111 Combined                              Countermeasures Receiving Sets; fifteen
     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of                             Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE–                (15) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper Advanced
     Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the                            55 Towed Decoys; Joint Mission                   Targeting Pods; twenty (20)
     Arms Export Control Act, as amended                                  Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ–                  Multifunctional Information
                                                                          10C Simple Key Loader (SKL); Data                Distribution Systems–Joint Tactical
       (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government                              Transfer Unit (DTU); Accurate                    Radio System (MIDS–JTRS); thirty (30)
     of Canada                                                            Navigation (ANAV) Global                         Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems
       (ii) Total Estimated Value:                                        Positioning System (GPS)                         (JHMCS); twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ–
     Major Defense Equipment*                     $2.64 billion           Navigation; KIV–78 Duel Channel                  214 Integrated Countermeasures
     Other ....................................   $2.59 billion           Encryptor, Identification Friend or              Systems; one hundred thirty (130) LAU–
                                                                          Foe (IFF); CADS/PADS; Instrument                 127E/A and or F/A Guided Missile
        Total .................................   $5.23 billion
                                                                          Landing System (ILS); Aircraft                   Launchers; twenty-two (22) AN/AYK–
       (iii) Description and Quantity or                                  Armament Equipment (AAE); High                   29 Distributed Targeting System (DTS);
     Quantities of Articles or Services under                             Speed Video Network (HSVN)                       twenty-two (22) AN/AYK–29
     Consideration for Purchase:                                          Digital Video Recorder (HDVR);                   Distributed Targeting Processor (DTP);
     Major Defense Equipment (MDE):                                       Launchers (LAU–115D/A, LAU–                      one hundred (100) AIM–9X–2
       Ten (10) F/A–18E Super Hornet                                      116B/A, LAU–118A); flight test                   Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles;
          Aircraft, with F414–GE–400                                      services; site survey; aircraft ferry;           thirty (30) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Block
          Engines                                                         auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares;           II Captive Air Training Missiles
       Eight (8) F/A–18F Super Hornet                                     containers; storage and                          (CATM); eight (8) AIM–9X–2
          Aircraft, with F414–GE–400                                      preservation; transportation;                    Sidewinder Block II Special Air
          Engines                                                         aircrew and maintenance training;                Training Missiles (NATM); twenty (20)
       Eight (8) F414–GE–400 Engine Spares                                training aids and equipment,                     AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical
       Twenty (20) AN/APG–79 Active                                       devices and spares and repair parts;             Guidance Units; sixteen (16) AIM–9X–2
          Electronically Scanned Array                                    weapon system support and test                   Sidewinder Block II CATM Guidance
          (AESA) Radars                                                   equipment; technical data                        Units. Also included in this sale are
       Twenty (20) M61A2 20MM Gun                                         Engineering Change Proposals;                    AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG);
          Systems                                                         technical publications and                       AN/ALE–47 Electronic Warfare
       Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALR–67(V)3                                    documentation; software; avionics                Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC–
          Electronic Warfare                                              software support; software                       210 Communication System; AN/APX–
          Countermeasures Receiving Sets                                  development/integration; system                  111 Combined Interrogator
       Fifteen (15) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper                                      integration and testing; U.S.                    Transponder; AN/ALE–55 Towed
          Advanced Targeting Pods                                         Government and contractor                        Decoys; Joint Mission Planning System
       Twenty (20) Multifunctional                                        engineering technical and logistics              (JMPS); AN/PYQ–10C Simple Key
          Information Distribution Systems—                               support; Repair of Repairable (RoR);             Loader (SKL); Data Transfer Unit (DTU);
          Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS–                              repair and return warranties; other              Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global
          JTRS)                                                           technical assistance and support                 Positioning System (GPS) Navigation;
       Thirty (30) Joint Helmet Mounted                                   equipment; and other related                     KIV–78 Duel Channel Encryptor,
          Cueing Systems (JHMCS)                                          elements of logistics and program                Identification Friend or Foe (IFF);
       Twenty-eight (28) AN/ALQ–214                                       support.                                         CADS/PADS; Instrument Landing
          Integrated Countermeasures                                                                                       System (ILS); Aircraft Armament
          Systems                                                      (iv) Military Department: Navy
                                                                       (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN–P–              Equipment (AAE); High Speed Video
       One hundred thirty (130) LAU–127E/                                                                                  Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder
          A and/or F/A Guided Missile                                FEC (planning case)
                                                                       (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,             (HDVR); Launchers (LAU–115D/A,
          Launchers                                                                                                        LAU–116B/A, LAU–118A); flight test
                                                                     Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
       Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK–29
                                                                       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology                     services; site survey; aircraft ferry;
          Distributed Targeting System (DTS)
                                                                     Contained in the Defense Article or                   auxiliary fuel tanks; aircraft spares;
       Twenty-two (22) AN/AYK–29
                                                                     Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:                 containers; storage and preservation;
          Distributed Targeting Processor
                                                                     See Attached Annex                                    transportation; aircrew and maintenance
          (DTP)                                                        (viii) Date Report Delivered to
       One hundred (100) AIM–9X–2                                                                                          training; training aids and equipment,
                                                                     Congress: September 11, 2017                          devices and spares and repair parts;
          Sidewinder Block II Tactical
          Missiles                                                     *As defined in Section 47(6) of the                 weapon system support and test
       Thirty (30) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder                               Arms Export Control Act.                              equipment; technical data Engineering
          Block II Captive Air Training                                                                                    Change Proposals; technical
                                                                     POLICY JUSTIFICATION
          Missiles (CATM)                                                                                                  publications and documentation;
                                                                     Government of Canada—F/A–18E/F                        software; avionics software support;
       Eight (8) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Block
                                                                     Super Hornet Aircraft with Support                    software development/integration;
          II Special Air Training Missiles
          (NATM)                                                       The Government of Canada has                        system integration and testing; U.S.
       Twenty (20) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder                               requested a possible sale of ten (10) F/              Government and contractor engineering
          Block II Tactical Guidance Units                           A–18E Super Hornet aircraft, with                     technical and logistics support; Repair
       Sixteen (16) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder                              F414–GE–400 engines; eight (8) F/A–                   of Repairable (RoR); repair and return
          Block II CATM Guidance Units                               18F Super Hornet aircraft, with F414–                 warranties; other technical assistance
     Non-MDE:                                                        GE–400 engines; eight (8) F414–GE–400                 and support equipment; and other
       Included in the sale are AN/AVS–9                             engine spares; twenty (20) AN/APG–79                  related elements of logistics and
          Night Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/                            Active Electronically Scanned Array                   program support. The estimated total
          ALE–47 Electronic Warfare                                  (AESA) radars; twenty (20) M61A2                      case value is $5.23 billion.
          Countermeasures Systems; AN/                               20MM gun systems; twenty-eight (28)                      This proposed sale will contribute to
          ARC–210 Communication System;                              AN/ALR–67(V)3 Electronic Warfare                      the foreign policy and national security


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     objectives of the United States by                         2. The AN/APG–79 Active                            cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air
     helping to improve the security of a                    Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)                   and ground targets. In close combat, a
     NATO ally which has been, and                           Radar System is classified SECRET. The                pilot must currently align the aircraft to
     continues to be, a key democratic                       radar provides the F/A–18E/F Super                    shoot at a target. JHMCS allows the pilot
     partner of the United States in ensuring                Hornet aircraft with all-weather, multi-              to simply look at a target to shoot. This
     peace and stability. The acquisition of                 mission capability for performing air-to-             system projects visual targeting and
     the F/A–18E/F Super Hornet aircraft,                    air and air-to-ground targeting and                   aircraft performance information on the
     associated weapons and capability will                  attack. Air-to-air modes provide the                  back of the helmet’s visor, enabling the
     allow for greater interoperability with                 capability for all-aspect target detection,           pilot to monitor this information
     U.S. forces, providing benefits for                     long-range search and track, automatic                without interrupting his field of view
     training and possible future coalition                  target acquisition, and tracking of                   through the cockpit canopy. The system
     operations in support of shared regional                multiple targets. Air-to-surface attack               uses a magnetic transmitter unit fixed to
     security objectives.                                    modes provide high-resolution ground                  the pilot’s seat and a magnetic field
        The proposed sale of the F/A–18E/F                   mapping navigation, weapon delivery,                  probe mounted on the helmet to define
     Super Hornet aircraft will improve                      and sensor cueing. The system                         helmet pointing positioning. A Helmet
     Canada’s capability to meet current and                 component hardware (Antenna,                          Vehicle Interface (HVI) interacts with
     future warfare threats and provide                      Transmitter, Radar Data Processor, and                the aircraft system bus to provide signal
     greater security for its critical                       Power Supply) is UNCLASSIFIED. The                    generation for the helmet display. This
     infrastructure. The F/A–18E/F Super                     Receiver-Exciter hardware is                          provides significant improvement for
     Hornet aircraft will supplement and                     CONFIDENTIAL. The radar Operational                   close combat targeting and engagement.
     eventually replace a portion of the                     Flight Program (OFP) is classified                    Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical
     Canadian Air Force’s aging fighter                      SECRET. Documentation provided with                   data and documents are classified up to
     aircraft. Canada will have no difficulty                the AN/APG–79 radar set is classified                 SECRET.
     absorbing this equipment into its armed                 SECRET.                                                 6. The AN/ALQ–214 is an advanced
     forces.                                                    3. The AN/ALR–67(V)3 Electronic                    airborne Integrated Defensive Electronic
        The proposed sale of this equipment                  Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Set                 Countermeasures (IDECM)
     and support will not alter the basic                    is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The AN/                   programmable modular automated
     military balance in the region.                         ALR–67(V)3 provides the F/A–18E/F                     system capable of intercepting,
        The principal contractors will be:                   aircrew with radar threat warnings by                 identifying, processing received radar
     Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO;                          detecting and evaluating friendly and                 signals (pulsed and continuous) and
     Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA;                      hostile radar frequency threat emitters               applying an optimum countermeasures
     Raytheon, El Segundo, CA; General                       and providing identification and status               technique in the direction of the radar
     Electric, Lynn, MA; and Raytheon                        information about the emitters to on-                 signal, thereby improving individual
     Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ.                    board Electronic Warfare (EW)                         aircraft probability of survival from a
     The Government of Canada has advised                    equipment and the aircrew. The                        variety of surface-to-air and air-to-air
     that it will negotiate offset agreements                Operational Flight Program (OFP) and                  Radio Frequency (RF) threats. The
     with key U.S. contractors.                              User Data Files (UDF) used in the AN/                 system operates in a standalone or
        Implementation of this proposed sale                 ALR–67(V)3 are classified SECRET.                     Electronic Warfare (EW) suite mode. In
     will require the assignment of contractor               Those software programs contain threat                the EW suite mode, the AN/ALQ–214
     representatives to Canada on and                        parametric data used to identify and                  operates in a fully coordinated mode
     intermittent basis over the life of the                 establish priority of detected radar                  with the towed dispensable decoy,
     case to support delivery of the F/A–18E/                emitters.                                             Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), and the
                                                                4. The Multifunctional Informational               onboard radar in the F/A–18E/F Super
     F Super Hornet aircraft and weapons
                                                             Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio              Hornet in a coordinated, non-
     and to provide supply support
                                                             System (MIDS–JTRS) is classified                      interference manner sharing information
     management, inventory control and
                                                             CONFIDENTIAL. The MIDS–JTRS is a                      for enhanced information. The AN/
     equipment familiarization.
                                                             secure data and voice communication                   ALQ–214 was designed to operate in a
        There will be no adverse impact on
                                                             network using Link-16 architecture. The               high-density Electromagnetic Hostile
     U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
                                                             system provides enhanced situational                  Environment with the ability to identify
     proposed sale.                                          awareness, positive identification of                 and counter a wide variety of multiple
     Transmittal No. 17–49                                   participants within the network, secure               threats, including those with Doppler
                                                             fighter-to-fighter connectivity, secure               characteristics. Hardware within the
     Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
                                                             voice capability, and ARN–118 TACAN                   AN/ALQ–214 is classified
     Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
                                                             functionality. It provides three major                CONFIDENTIAL.
     Arms Export Control Act Annex Item
                                                             functions: Air Control, Wide Area                       7. LAU–127E/A and/or F/A Guided
     No. vii
                                                             Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter.                 Missile Launchers designed to enable F/
       (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:                      The MIDS–JTRS can be used to transfer                 A–18E/F Super Hornet aircraft to carry
       1. The F/A–18E/F Super Hornet is a                    data in Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface, and               and launch missiles. It provides the
     single-seat and two-seat, twin engine,                  Air-to-Ground scenarios. The MIDS                     electrical and mechanical interface
     multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft that              Enhanced Interference Blanking Unit                   between the missile and launch aircraft
     can operate from either aircraft carriers               (EIBU) provides validation and                        as well as the two-way data transfer
     or land bases. The F/A–18E/F Super                      verification of equipment and concept.                between missile and cockpit controls
     Hornet fills a variety of roles: Air                    EIBU enhances input/output signal                     and displays to support preflight
     superiority, fighter escort, suppression                capacity of the MIDS–JTRS and                         orientation and control circuits to
     of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance,                  addresses parts obsolescence.                         prepare and launch the missile.
     forward air control, close and deep air                    5. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing                   8. The AIM–9X–2 Block II Sidewinder
     support, and day and night strike                       System (JHMCS) is a modified HGU–55/                  missile represents a substantial increase
     missions. The F/A–18E/F Weapons                         P helmet that incorporates a visor-                   in missile acquisition and kinematics
     System is considered SECRET.                            projected Heads-Up Display (HUD) to                   performance over the AIM–9M and


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     replaces AIM–9X Block I missile                         dispenses chaff, flares, and expendable               capability for support of military
     configuration. The missile includes a                   jammers for self-protection against                   aviation operations. It will also provide
     high off-boresight seeker, enhanced                     airborne and ground-based Radio                       support for unit-level mission planning
     countermeasure rejection capability,                    Frequency (RF) and Infrared Threats.                  for all phases of military flight
     low drag/high angle of attack airframe                  The AN/ALE–47 Programmer is                           operations and have the capability to
     and the ability to integrate the Helmet                 classified CONFIDENTIAL. The                          provide necessary mission data for the
     Mounted Cueing System. The software                     Operational Flight Program (OFP) and                  aircrew. JMPS will support the
     algorithms are the most sensitive                       Mission Data Files (MDF) used in the                  downloading of data to electronics data
     portion of the AIM–9X–2 missile. The                    AN/ALE–47 are classified SECRET.                      transfer devices for transfer to aircraft
     software continues to be modified via a                 Those software programs contain                       and weapon systems. A JMPS for a
     pre-planned product improvement (P3I)                   algorithms used to calculate the best                 specific aircraft type will consist of
     program in order to improve its counter-                defense against specific threats.                     basic planning tools called the Joint
     countermeasure capabilities. No                            13. The AN/ARC–210 Radio’s Line-of-                Mission Planning Environment (JMPE)
     software source code or algorithms will                 sight data transfer rates up to 80 k/s in             mated with a Unique Planning
     be released. The missile is classified as               a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed                  Component (UPC) provided by the
     CONFIDENTIAL.                                           communication of critical situational                 aircraft program. In addition UPCs will
        9. The AIM–9X–2 will result in the                   awareness information for increased                   be required for specific weapons,
     transfer of sensitive technology and                    mission effectiveness. Software that is               communication devices, and moving
     information. The equipment, hardware,                   reprogrammable in the field via Memory                map displays. The JMPS will be tailored
     and documentation are classified                        Loader/Verifier Software making                       to the specific releasable configuration
     CONFIDENTIAL. The software and                          flexible use for multiple missions. The               for the F/A–18E/F Super Hornet.
     operation performance are classified                    AN/ARC–210 has embedded software                         17. AN/PYQ–10(C) is the next
     SECRET. The seeker/guidance control                     with programmable cryptography for                    generation of the currently fielded AN/
     section and the target detector are                     secure communications.                                CYZ–10 Data Transfer Device (DTD).
     CONFIDENTIAL and contain sensitive                         14. The AN/APX–111 Combined                        The AN/PYQ–10(C) provides
     state-of-the-art technology. Manuals and                Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) with the               automated, secure and user-friendly
     technical documentation that are                        Conformal Antenna System (CAS) is                     methods for managing and distributing
     necessary or support operational use                    classified SECRET. The CIT is a                       cryptographic key material, Signal
     and organizational management are                       complete MARK–XII identification                      Operating Instructions (SOI), and
     classified up to SECRET. Performance                    system compatible with Identification                 Electronic Protection data. This course
     and operating logic of the counter-                     Friend or Foe (IFF) Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C                introduces some of the basic
     countermeasures circuits are classified                 and 4 (secure). A single slide-in module              components and activities associated
     SECRET. The hardware, software, and                     that can be customized to the unique                  with the AN/PYQ–10(C) in addition to
     data identified are classified to protect               cryptographic functions for a specific                hands-on training. Learners will become
     vulnerabilities, design and performance                 country provides the systems secure                   familiar with the security features of the
     parameters and similar critical                         mode capabilities. As a transponder, the              Simple Key Loader (SKL), practice the
     information.                                            CIT is capable of replying to                         initial setup of the SKL, and will receive
        10. The AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER Pod is                      interrogation modes 1, 2, 3/A, C                      and distribute electronic keys using the
     a multi-sensor, electro-optical targeting               (altitude) and secure mode 4. The                     SKL. Hardware is considered
     pod incorporating infrared, low-light                   requirement is to upgrade Canada’s                    CLASSIFIED.
     television camera, laser range finder/                  Combined Interrogator/Transponder                        18. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with
     target designator, and laser spot tracker.              (CIT) AN/APX–111 (V) IFF system                       CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground
     It is used to provide navigation and                    software to implement Mode Select                     Encryption Device (GED). The DTU
     targeting for military aircraft in adverse              (Mode S) capabilities. Beginning in                   (MU–1164(C)/A) has an embedded
     weather and using precision-guided                      early 2005, EUROCONTROL mandated                      DAR–400ES. Both versions of the DAR–
     weapons such as laser-guided bombs. It                  the civil community in Europe to                      400 are type 1 devices.
     offers much greater target resolution and               transition to a Mode S only system and                   19. Accurate Navigation (ANAV)
     imagery accuracy than previous                          for all aircraft to be compliant by 2009.             Global Positioning System (GPS) also
     systems.                                                The Mode S Beacon System is a                         includes Key loading Installation and
        11. The AN/PVS–9 Night Vision                        combined data link and Secondary                      Facility Charges. The ANAV is a 24-
     Goggles (NVG) provide imagery                           Surveillance Radar (SSR) system that                  channel SAASM based pulse-per-
     sufficient for an aviator to complete                   was standardized in 1985 by the                       second GPS receiver built for next
     night time missions down to starlight                   International Civil Aviation                          generation GPS technology.
     and extreme low light conditions. The                   Organization (ICAO). Mode S provides                     20. KIV–78 Dual Channel Encryptor
     AN/PVS–9 is designed to satisfy the F/                  air surveillance using a data link with               Mode 4/Mode 5 Identification Friend or
     A–18E/F mission requirements for                        a permanent unique aircraft address.                  Foe (IFF) Crypto applique includes
     covert night combat, engagement, and                    Selective Interrogation provides higher               aircraft installs and initial spares, to
     support. The third generation light                     data integrity, reduced Radio Frequency               ensure proper identification of aircraft
     amplification tubes provide a high-                     (RF) interference levels, increased air               during coalition efforts. The KIV–78
     performance, image-intensification                      traffic capacity, and adds air-to-ground              provides cryptographic and time-of-day
     system for optimized F/A–18E/F night                    data link.                                            services for a Mark XIIA (Mode 4 and
     flying at terrain-masking altitudes. The                   15. The AN/ALE–55 Towed Decoy                      5) IFF Combined Interrogator/
     AN/PVS–9 NVG’s are classified as                        improves aircraft survivability by                    Transponder (CIT), individual
     UNCLASSIFIED but with restrictions on                   providing an enhanced, coordinated on-                interrogator, and individual
     release of technologies.                                board/off-board countermeasure                        transponder. Hardware is considered
        12. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures                    response to enemy threats.                            CLASSIFIED.
     Dispensing Systems is classified                           16. The Joint Mission Planning                        21. High Speed Video Network
     SECRET. The AN/ALE–47 is a threat-                      System (JMPS) is classified SECRET.                   (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR)
     adaptive dispensing system that                         JMPS will provide mission planning                    with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground


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     Encryption Device (GED). The HDVR                          24. All defense articles and services              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
     has an embedded DAR–400EX and the                       listed in this transmittal are authorized             Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
     GED has an embedded DAR–400ES.                          for release and export to the                         pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
     Both versions of the DAR–400 are Type                   Government of Canada.                                 Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
     1 devices.                                              [FR Doc. 2017–20743 Filed 9–27–17; 8:45 am]           kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
       22. If a technologically advanced                     BILLING CODE 5001–06–P                                DSA–RAN.
     adversary obtains knowledge of the
     specific hardware and software                                                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:      This
     elements, the information could be used                 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                                 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
     to develop countermeasures or                                                                                 published to fulfill the requirements of
     equivalent systems that might reduce                    Office of the Secretary                               section 155 of Public Law 104–164
     weapon system effectiveness or be used                                                                        dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
     in the development of a system with                     [Transmittal No. 16–60]                               copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
     similar or advanced capabilities.                                                                             House of Representatives, Transmittal
       23. A determination has been made                     Arms Sales Notification                               16–60 with attached Policy Justification
     that the Government of Canada can                                                                             and Sensitivity of Technology.
     provide substantially the same degree of                AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
     protection for the sensitive technology                 Agency, Department of Defense.                          Dated: September 22, 2017.
     being released as the U.S. Government.                  ACTION: Arms sales notice.                            Aaron Siegel,
     This sale is necessary in furtherance of                                                                      Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
     the U.S. foreign policy and national                    SUMMARY:  The Department of Defense is                Officer, Department of Defense.
     security objectives outlined in the                     publishing the unclassified text of an                BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
     Policy Justification.                                   arms sales notification.




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Document Created: 2017-09-28 01:33:05
Document Modified: 2017-09-28 01:33:05
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionArms sales notice.
ContactPamela Young, (703) 697-9107, [email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, [email protected]; DSCA/DSA-RAN.
FR Citation82 FR 45272 

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