82 FR 45277 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 187 (September 28, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 187 (September 28, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-20719 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 45277-45280] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20719] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16-60] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 16-60 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: September 22, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 45278]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN28SE17.002 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C [[Page 45279]] Transmittal No. 16-60 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 Bahrain (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $2.095 billion Other................................................... $0.690 billion --------------- Total................................................. $2.785 billion (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Nineteen (19) F-16V Aircraft Nineteen (19) M61 Vulcan 20mm Gun Systems Twenty-two (22) F-16V F-110-GE-129 Engines (includes 3 spares) Twenty-two (22) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars (includes 3 spares) Twenty-two (22) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3 spares) Twenty-two (22) Embedded Global Navigation Systems/LN260 EGI (includes 3 spares) Twenty-two (22) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 3 spares) Thirty-eight (38) LAU-129 Launchers Non-MDE include: Nineteen (19) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Systems, thirty-eight (38) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-two (42) AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-two (22) AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) system or equivalent, twenty-two (22) cryptographic appliques, secure communication equipment, spares and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, simulators, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical support services, containers, missile support and test equipment, original equipment manufacturer integration and test, U.S. Government and contractor technical support and training services, site survey, design, construction studies/analysis/services, associated operations/ maintenance/training/support facilities, cybersecurity, critical computer resources support, force protection and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-SAB) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case BA-D-SGA--$330,927,474--21 Apr 87 FMS Case BA-D-SGG--$234,879,152--20 Feb 98 (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: September 8, 2017 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of Bahrain--F-16V Aircraft with Support The Government of Bahrain has requested a possible sale of nineteen (19) F-16V Aircraft; nineteen (19) M61 Vulcan 20mm Gun Systems; twenty- two (22) F-16V F-110-GE-129 Engines (includes 3 spares); twenty-two (22) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars (includes 3 spares); twenty-two (22) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3 spares); twenty-two (22) Embedded Global Navigation Systems/LN260 EGI (includes 3 spares); twenty-two (22) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (includes 3 spares); and thirty-eight (38) LAU-129 Launchers. This sale also includes nineteen (19) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Systems, thirty-eight (38) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-two (42) AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-two (22) AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) system or equivalent, twenty-two (22) cryptographic appliques, secure communication equipment, spares and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, simulators, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical support services, containers, missile support and test equipment, original equipment manufacturer integration and test, U.S. Government and contractor technical support and training services, site survey, design, construction studies/analysis/services, associated operations/maintenance/training/support facilities, cybersecurity, critical computer resources support, force protection and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $2.785 billion. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally, which has been and continues to be an important security partner in the region. Our mutual defense interests anchor our relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) plays a significant role in Bahrain's defense. The proposed sale improves Bahrain's capability to meet current and future threats. Bahrain will use the capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. This purchase of F-16Vs will improve interoperability with United States and other regional allies. Bahrain employs 20 older F-16 Block 40s and will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces. The proposed sale of these aircraft will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin. There are no know offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of at least ten (10) additional U.S. Government representatives and approximately seventy-five (75) contractor representatives to Bahrain. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 16-60 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. This sale involves the release of sensitive technology to Bahrain. The F-16C/D Block V weapon system is unclassified, except as noted below. The aircraft uses the F-16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems. It contains the General Electric F-110-129 engine, AN/APG-83 radar, digital flight control system, internal and external electronic warfare (EW) equipment, Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF), operational flight trainer, and software computer programs. 2. Sensitive or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the proposed F-16V include hardware, accessories, components, and associated software: AN/APG-83 AESA Radars, Modular Mission Computers, Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF), cryptographic appliques, Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System, Modular Mission Computer (MMC), AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Systems, LAU-129 Launchers, Modular Mission Computers, and Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDGs). Additional sensitive areas include operating manuals and maintenance technical orders containing performance information, operating and test procedures, and other information related to support operations and repair. The hardware, [[Page 45280]] software, and data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters and other similar critical information. 3. The AN/APG-83 is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar upgrade for the F-16V. It includes higher processor power, higher transmission power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground maps from a greater distance than existing mechanically scanned array radars (e.g., APG-68). The upgrade features an increase in detection range of air targets, increases in processing speed and memory, as well as significant improvements in all modes. The highest classification of the radar is SECRET. 4. AN/ALQ-211 Airborne Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) System provides passive radar warning, wide spectrum RF jamming, and control and management of the entire EW system. Commercially developed system software and hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The system is classified SECRET when loaded with a U.S. derived EW database, which will be provided. 5. The secure voice communications radio system is considered unclassified, but may employ cryptographic technology that is classified SECRET. Classified elements include operating characteristics, parameters, technical data, and keying material. 6. An Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) is a system capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode V. It is UNCLASSIFIED unless Mode IV or Mode V operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment that is classified SECRET. Classified elements of the AIFF system include software object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and technical data. 7. The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) LN-260 is a sensor that combines GPS and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location information for navigation and targeting. The EGI LN-260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto-variable keys needed for highest GPS accuracy are classified up to SECRET. 8. The LAU-129 Guided Missile Launcher is capable of launching a single AIM-9 (Sidewinder) family of missile or a single AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The LAU-129 provides mechanical and electrical interface between missile and aircraft. The LAU-129 system is UNCLASSIFIED. 9. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) is the central computer for the F-16. As such it serves as the hub for all aircraft subsystems, avionics, and weapons. The hardware and software (Operational Flight Program--OFP) are classified up to SECRET. 10. An Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) will support the two color MFD's, allowing the pilot to set up to twelve display programs. One of them includes a color Horizontal Situation Display, which will provide the pilot with a God's eye view of the tactical situation. Inside is a 20MHz, 32-bit Intel 80960 Display Processor and a 256K battery-backed RAM system memory. The color graphics controller is based on the T.I. TMS34020 Raster Graphics Chipset. The iPDG also contains substantial growth capabilities including a high-speed Ethernet interface (10/100BaseT) and all the hardware necessary to support digital moving maps. The digital map function can be enabled by the addition of software. The hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED. 11. M61A1 20mm Vulcan Cannon: The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a six barreled automatic cannon chambered in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire from 2,500-6,000 shots per minute. This weapon is a hydraulically powered air cooled Gatlin gun used to damage/destroy aerial targets, suppress/incapacitate personnel targets, and damage or destroy moving and stationary light materiel targets. The M61Al and its components are UNCLASSIFIED. 12. Software, hardware, and other data or information, which is classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to protect system vulnerabilities, design data, and performance parameters. Some end-item hardware, software, and other data identified above are classified at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET level. Potential compromise of these systems is controlled through management of the basic software programs of highly sensitive systems and software-controlled weapon systems on a case-by-case basis. 13. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with similar or advance capabilities. 14. 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. 15. A determination has been made that the recipient country 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. 16. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of Bahrain. [FR Doc. 2017-20719 Filed 9-27-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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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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software, and data identified are all aircraft subsystems, avionics, and technology were revealed to
classified to protect vulnerabilities, weapons. The hardware and software unauthorized persons.
design and performance parameters and (Operational Flight Program—OFP) are 15. A determination has been made
other similar critical information. classified up to SECRET. that the recipient country can provide
3. The AN/APG–83 is an Active 10. An Improved Programmable substantially the same degree of
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Display Generator (iPDG) will support protection for the sensitive technology
radar upgrade for the F–16V. It includes the two color MFD’s, allowing the pilot being released as the U.S. Government.
higher processor power, higher to set up to twelve display programs. This sale is necessary in furtherance of
transmission power, more sensitive One of them includes a color Horizontal the U.S. foreign policy and national
receiver electronics, and synthetic Situation Display, which will provide security objectives outlined in the
aperture radar (SAR), which creates the pilot with a God’s eye view of the Policy Justification.
higher-resolution ground maps from a tactical situation. Inside is a 20MHz, 32- 16. All defense articles and services
greater distance than existing bit Intel 80960 Display Processor and a listed in this transmittal are authorized
mechanically scanned array radars (e.g., 256K battery-backed RAM system for release and export to the
APG–68). The upgrade features an memory. The color graphics controller Government of Bahrain.
increase in detection range of air targets, is based on the T.I. TMS34020 Raster [FR Doc. 2017–20719 Filed 9–27–17; 8:45 am]
increases in processing speed and Graphics Chipset. The iPDG also BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
memory, as well as significant contains substantial growth capabilities
improvements in all modes. The highest including a high-speed Ethernet
classification of the radar is SECRET. interface (10/100BaseT) and all the
4. AN/ALQ–211 Airborne Integrated DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
hardware necessary to support digital
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite moving maps. The digital map function [Docket No.: ED–2017–ICCD–0104]
(AIDEWS) System provides passive can be enabled by the addition of
radar warning, wide spectrum RF software. The hardware and software are Agency Information Collection
jamming, and control and management UNCLASSIFIED. Activities; Submission to the Office of
of the entire EW system. Commercially 11. M61A1 20mm Vulcan Cannon: Management and Budget for Review
developed system software and The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a six and Approval; Comment Request; an
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. The barreled automatic cannon chambered Impact Evaluation of Training in Multi-
system is classified SECRET when in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire Tiered Systems of Support for
loaded with a U.S. derived EW database, from 2,500–6,000 shots per minute. This Behavior (MTSS–B)
which will be provided. weapon is a hydraulically powered air
AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences
5. The secure voice communications cooled Gatlin gun used to damage/
(IES), Department of Education (ED).
radio system is considered unclassified, destroy aerial targets, suppress/
but may employ cryptographic ACTION: Notice.
incapacitate personnel targets, and
technology that is classified SECRET. damage or destroy moving and SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Classified elements include operating stationary light materiel targets. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is
characteristics, parameters, technical M61Al and its components are proposing a revision of an existing
data, and keying material. UNCLASSIFIED. information collection.
6. An Advanced Identification Friend 12. Software, hardware, and other
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
or Foe (AIFF) is a system capable of data or information, which is classified
or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release submit comments on or before October
transmitting and interrogating Mode V.
to protect system vulnerabilities, design 30, 2017.
It is UNCLASSIFIED unless Mode IV or
Mode V operational evaluator data, and performance parameters. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
parameters are loaded into the Some end-item hardware, software, and documents related to the information
equipment that is classified SECRET. other data identified above are classified collection listed in this notice, please
Classified elements of the AIFF system at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET use http://www.regulations.gov by
include software object code, operating level. Potential compromise of these searching the Docket ID number ED–
characteristics, parameters, and systems is controlled through 2017–ICCD–0104. Comments submitted
technical data. management of the basic software in response to this notice should be
7. The Embedded GPS–INS (EGI) LN– programs of highly sensitive systems submitted electronically through the
260 is a sensor that combines GPS and and software-controlled weapon Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
inertial sensor inputs to provide systems on a case-by-case basis. www.regulations.gov by selecting the
accurate location information for 13. If a technologically advanced Docket ID number or via postal mail,
navigation and targeting. The EGI LN– adversary were to obtain knowledge of commercial delivery, or hand delivery.
260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto- the specific hardware or software source Please note that comments submitted by
variable keys needed for highest GPS code in this proposed sale, the fax or email and those submitted after
accuracy are classified up to SECRET. information could be used to develop the comment period will not be
8. The LAU–129 Guided Missile countermeasures which might reduce accepted. Written requests for
Launcher is capable of launching a weapon system effectiveness or be used information or comments submitted by
single AIM–9 (Sidewinder) family of in the development of systems with postal mail or delivery should be
missile or a single AIM–120 Advanced similar or advance capabilities. addressed to the Director of the
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile 14. This sale is necessary in Information Collection Clearance
(AMRAAM). The LAU–129 provides furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy Division, U.S. Department of Education,
mechanical and electrical interface and national security objectives 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room
between missile and aircraft. The LAU– outlined in the Policy Justification. 216–34, Washington, DC 20202–4537.
129 system is UNCLASSIFIED. Moreover, the benefits to be derived FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
9. The Modular Mission Computer from this sale, as outlined in the Policy specific questions related to collection
(MMC) is the central computer for the Justification, outweigh the potential activities, please contact Lauren Angelo,
F–16. As such it serves as the hub for damage that could result if the sensitive 202–245–7276.
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| FR Citation | 82 FR 45277 |
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