83_FR_56081 83 FR 55864 - Arms Sales Notification

83 FR 55864 - Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 217 (November 8, 2018)

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FR Document2018-24409

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

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-42]


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: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil">dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil 
or (703) 697-9709.

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 18-42 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 2, 2018.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN08NO18.003


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Transmittal No. 18-42
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 *...............................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................    $300 million
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  Total.................................................    $300 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Canadian Manned Airborne, 
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C/MAISR) Platform
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE: Three (3) King Air 350ER (extended range) aircraft with 
customer unique post-modifications for Intelligence, Surveillance and 
Reconnaissance (ISR) operations; three (3) WESCAM MX-15D Electro-
Optical & Infrared Imaging Sensors; three (3) AN/AAR-47B(V)2 Missile 
and Laser Warning System (MWS); three (3) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure 
Dispenser Systems (CMDS); three (3) VORTEX[supreg] Dual RF Ku LOS 
Transceivers; three (3) COMSEC Modules (KGV-135A); two (2) APM-424(V)5 
Transponder Test Sets; five (5) KIV-77 Mode 4/5 crypto applique 
computers for IFF; three (3) AN/APX-119 IFF Digital Civil and Military 
Transponders; six (6) ARC-210 Multi-mode Voice and Data Transceivers; 
three (3) KG-250X NSA-Certified Type 1 Inline Network Encryptors (INE); 
technical data; mission equipment, communication and navigation 
equipment, special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment, 
airframe and engine spare parts, publications, MWO/ECPs, technical 
assistance, repair and return, training; and transportation of 
aircraft, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (CN-B-UBC)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 3, 2018
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Canada--King Air 350ER ISR Aircraft (Manned Airborne, Intelligence, 
Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MAISR) Platform)

    The Government of Canada has requested to buy three (3) King Air 
350ER (extended range) aircraft with customer unique post-modifications 
for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations; 
three (3) WESCAM MX-15D Electro-Optical & Infrared Imaging Sensors; 
three (3) AN/AAR-47B(V)2 Missile and Laser Warning System (MWS); three 
(3) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems (CMDS); three (3) 
VORTEX[supreg] Dual RF Ku LOS Transceivers; three (3) COMSEC Modules 
(KGV-135A); two (2) APM-424(V)5 Transponder Test Sets; five (5) KIV-77 
Mode 4/5 crypto applique computers for IFF; three (3) AN/APX-119 IFF 
Digital Civil and Military Transponders; six (6) ARC-210 Multi-mode 
Voice and Data Transceivers; three (3) KG-250X NSA-Certified Type 1 
Inline Network Encryptors (INE); technical data; mission equipment, 
communication and navigation equipment, special tools and test 
equipment, ground support equipment, airframe and engine spare parts, 
publications, MWO/ECPs, technical assistance, repair and return, 
training; and transportation of aircraft, and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. Total estimated program cost is $300 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
military capability of Canada, a NATO ally that is an important force 
for ensuring political stability and economic progress and a 
contributor to military, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations 
around the world.
    The proposed sale improves Canada's capability to meet current and 
future threats; strengthen its homeland defense and the combined 
defense of North America; and support coalition partners overseas. This 
proposed sale will improve interoperability with U.S. forces and other 
regional allies. 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 contractor will be Beechcraft (Textron Aviation), 
Wichita, Kansas. The Government of Canada is expected to negotiate an 
offset agreement with Beechcraft, in accordance with Canada's 
Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, before signing the 
Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
contractor representatives to Canada on an intermittent basis over two 
years to provide in service contractor support.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-42
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 King Air 350ER (extended range) fixed-wing aircraft has been 
identified as Non-SME (Significant Military Equipment). It is a 
pressurized, twin-engine turboprop commercial aircraft configured as a 
cantilever low-wing monoplane with a T-tail and aft ventral fin. It has 
retractable tricycle landing gear with dual wheels on each main unit. 
The 350 series incorporates a 34-inch stretch of the King Air 300 
fuselage and has one additional window per side. The wingspan has been 
increased by 3 feet over that of the model 300, and 24-inch graphite 
composite winglets have been added to the wingtips to reduce drag at 
higher angles of attack as in takeoff and climb out. The 350ER will 
feature the enhanced PT6A-67A engines and a Rockwell-Collins Proline 
Fusion cockpit. This aircraft (before modification) is generally 
offered to the public with no special restrictions.
    2. Mission equipment:
    a. The WESCAM MX-15D Electro-Optical & Infrared Imaging Sensor is a 
small Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral Imaging System with Inertial 
Measurement Unit (IMU) and Embedded with Global Positioning Systems 
(GPS) Standard Positioning Service (SPS). The WESCAM MX-15 camera 
system contains an LN-200 IMU manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the 
U.S., which is captured under (Missile Technology Control Regime) MTCR 
Annex, Category II--Item 9.A.6. The IMU is also ITAR controlled under 
USML Category XII(d), and in Canada it is controlled under Canada's 
Export Control List (ECL) under 6-9.A.6. WESCAM MX-15 is embedded with 
GPS SPS. SPS is a three-dimensional position and time determination 
capability provided to a user equipped with a minimum capability GPS 
SPS receiver in accordance with GPS national policy. Options requested 
include: high definition (HD) IR sensor,

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laser spot tracker (LST), electro-optic narrow (EON) spotter with 
short-wave infrared (SWIR) imager, image blending function combining 
imagery from the IR sensor and the EO sensor (daylight or low-light) 
into a single image, and a hand controller for remote control. A bore 
sight module required to field calibrate the laser designator/
rangefinder beam will be provided as ground support equipment.
    b. The AN/AAR-47B(V)2 Missile and Laser Warning System (MWS) is 
designed to protect helicopters and ``low-slow'' aircraft from infrared 
homing missiles. It passively detects attacking missiles while 
minimizing false alarms. When an attacking missile is detected, the AN/
AAR-47B(V)2 displays a threat quadrant alert, sounds a warning tone to 
the aircrew, and can be configured to automatically actuate an 
installed countermeasures dispenser. In addition to the missile warning 
capability of the original AN/AAR-47B, the -(V)2 incorporates laser 
detecting and warning capability. The version offered includes the 
Smart Dispense capability. The AN/AAR-47B(V)2 hardware highest 
classification is UNCLASSIFIED. The AN/AAR-47B(V)2 is Significant 
Military Equipment.
    c. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System (CMDS) provides an 
integrated, threat-adaptive, reprogrammable, computer controlled 
capability for dispensing expendable decoys. These include chaff, 
flares, Radio Frequency (RF) expendables and others. The AN/ALE-47 
system enhances aircraft survivability in sophisticated threat 
environments. The system is designed to provide the capability of 
automatic or pilot commanded response, and works alone or in 
coordination with other countermeasures defensive systems to defeat Air 
Interceptor (AI), Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA), and Surface-to-Air 
Missiles (SAMs). The AN/ALE-47 is Significant Military Equipment.
    d. The VORTEX[supreg] Dual RF Ku LOS Transceiver provides real-
time, full-motion video and other data for situational awareness, 
targeting, Battle Damage Assessment (BDA), surveillance, relay, and 
other situations where eyes-on-target are required. VORTEX[supreg] can 
transmit and receive analog and/or digital data simultaneously. 
VORTEX[supreg] is interoperable with ROVER[supreg], CDL, virtually all 
UAVs, targeting pods and other waveforms. VORTEX[supreg] can 
simultaneously transmit common data to multiple platforms using two 
different channels in one or two different bands. VORTEX[supreg] is 
able to receive on two different channels in one or two different bands 
from a single source. This band and channel diversity provides link 
redundancy, better reception and resiliency to platform shading, 
multipath interference, line-of-sight blockages and RF interference. 
VORTEX[supreg] is STANAG 7085 certified.
    e. The KGV-135A is a high-speed, general purpose encryptor/
decryptor module. It is used for wide-band data encryption embedded 
into high performance systems such as the VORTEX[supreg]. It has 
increased bandwidth and COMSEC operating modes in a compact multi-chip 
module. The KGV-135 operates at speeds of 2 Kbps to 700 Mbps and uses 
standard interface logic levels and key protocols. It is an NSA-
certified INFOSEC product.
    f. The APM-424(V)5 Transponder Test Set is used to test the 
transponder and interrogator performance of the AN/APX-119 IFF Digital 
Civil and Military Transponder. The Transponder Test Modes are 1,2,3/A, 
C, S (EHS/ELS), 4, and Mode 5 (Level 1 and 2). The Interrogator Test 
Modes are 1, 2, 3/A, C, S, 4, Mode 5, TCAS, ETCAS (Level 1 and 2). The 
APM-424(V)5 supports the KIV-77 Mode 4/5 crypto applique computer for 
IFF.
    g. The KIV-77 Mode 4/5 crypto applique computer for IFF is Type 1 
certified by the National Security Agency and provides information 
assurance for both legacy Mode 4 and new Mode 5 IFF equipment. The KIV-
77 is used to store the classified keys and is also used with the APM-
424(V)5 Transponder Test Set to support flight-line testing of the AN/
APX-119 IFF Digital Civil and Military Transponder.
    h. The AN/APX-119, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Civil 
and Military Transponder, is a small transponder installed on more than 
50 different military platforms for the U.S. Department of Defense and 
multiple international users. This transponder enables aircraft to 
operate seamlessly throughout international, civil, and military 
airspace, meeting all IFF and ATC requirements. When installed in 
conjunction with platform antennas and the RCU (or other appropriate 
control unit), the transponder provides identification, altitude and 
surveillance reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, 
ground-based and/or surface interrogators. The transponder provides 
operational capabilities for Mark XII Identification Friend or Foe 
(IFF) capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C and 4&5 and Mode S (levels 1, 
2, and 3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX-119 also provides automated 
ID, position and latitude of the aircraft, and is compatible with the 
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II equipment. The 
AN/APX-119 is designed to provide military aircraft with a secure 
combat identification capability to help reduce fratricide and enhance 
battlespace awareness, while providing safe access to civilian 
airspace. The AN/APX-119 is Significant Military Equipment.
    i. The AN/ARC-210 Gen 5 is a secure communication system that 
provides Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond Line-of-Sight 
(BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM), as well Voice and data 
communications capabilities. In addition to Satellite Communications, 
the AN/ARC-231(V)(C) provides Secure/Electronic Counter-Counter 
Measures (ECCM) communications in the following waveform, The Single 
Channel Ground and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK (HQ) I 
and II. The AN/ARC-210 functions by transmitting and receiving the 
Radio Frequency (RF) in the 30 MHz-941 MHz range. The Receiver 
Transmitter provides communication in Frequency Modulation (FM), Very 
High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation Air Traffic Control Band (VHF AM 
ATC), Very High Frequency--Frequency Modulation Public Service & 
Maritime Band, Ultra High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) 
HAVEQUICK/Ground-Air Band, Ultra high Frequency Satellite (UHF SATCOM) 
Band and Ultra High Frequency--Frequency Modulation (UHF FM) Public 
Service Band. The ARC-210 is used on over 180 platforms worldwide for 
the transfer of networked or point-to-point data, voice and imagery. 
The ARC-210 military airborne transceivers provides an embedded, fully 
programmable INFOSEC capability under the National Security Agency's 
(NSA) Cryptographic Modernization Initiative. The ARC-210 is 
Significant Military Equipment.
    j. The KG-250X NSA-Certified Type 1 Inline Network Encryptor (INE) 
provides high-speed HAIPE IP network encryption for advanced network 
security for coalition allies and Department of Homeland Security. It 
is MIL-STD-810G Rugged for Tactical and Mobile Applications. It is 
particularly useful at high altitudes to deliver reliable network 
encryption, (200 Mbps Aggregate), for airborne missions. The KG-250X is 
remotely rekeyable from a physically secure location with HAIPE-to-
HAIPE over-the-air/net keying. The KGV-250X also improves performance 
over high-latency links with embedded TCP/IP acceleration and is 
software upgradeable. The KG-250X is NSA certified for TS/SCI and 
below.

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    k. The Technical Data to support the operations, maintenance, and 
Training for all aircraft communications, ASE, COMSEC, and ISR related 
equipment will be detailed enough (e.g., minimum Level II Engineering 
drawings) to allow support contractors and operators to independently 
conduct all ILS activities, implement obsolescence management, and 
support required Airworthiness activities. All aircraft operations and 
maintenance manuals are available to the public and have no ITAR 
restrictions. Technical Data for the mission equipment outlined above 
will be provided only to the level required to support operation, 
maintenance, and training. Maintenance is limited to the level required 
to provide immediate diagnostics and replacement or limited repair. No 
Technical Data or intellectual property sufficient in detail to support 
depot repair operations will be provided. The Technical Data for the 
mission equipment is Significant Military Equipment.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures that 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 Canada can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection of this technology as the 
U.S. Government. This proposed 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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are 
authorized for release and export to the Government of Canada.
[FR Doc. 2018-24409 Filed 11-7-18; 8:45 am]
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                                               DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                                   SUMMARY:   The Department of Defense is               dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
                                                                                                       publishing the unclassified text of an                copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
                                               Office of the Secretary                                 arms sales notification.                              House of Representatives, Transmittal
                                               [Transmittal No. 18–42]                                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      18–42 with attached Policy Justification
                                                                                                       DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@                        and Sensitivity of Technology.
                                               Arms Sales Notification                                 mail.mil or (703) 697–9709.                             Dated: November 2, 2018.
                                               AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
                                                                                                                                                             Aaron T. Siegel,
                                               Agency, Department of Defense.                          36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
                                                                                                       published to fulfill the requirements of              Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
                                               ACTION: Arms sales notice.                                                                                    Officer, Department of Defense.
                                                                                                       section 155 of Public Law 104–164
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                                               Transmittal No. 18–42                                   POLICY JUSTIFICATION                                  before signing the Letter of Offer and
                                                                                                       Canada—King Air 350ER ISR Aircraft                    Acceptance (LOA).
                                               Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of                                                                        Implementation of this proposed sale
                                               Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the               (Manned Airborne, Intelligence,
                                                                                                                                                             will require the assignment of contractor
                                               Arms Export Control Act, as amended                     Surveillance and Reconnaissance
                                                                                                                                                             representatives to Canada on an
                                                                                                       (MAISR) Platform)
                                                  (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government                                                                      intermittent basis over two years to
                                                                                                          The Government of Canada has                       provide in service contractor support.
                                               of Canada                                               requested to buy three (3) King Air                     There will be no adverse impact on
                                                  (ii) Total Estimated Value:                          350ER (extended range) aircraft with                  U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
                                               Major Defense Equipment *                  $ 0 million customer unique post-modifications for                 proposed sale.
                                               Other .................................... $300 million Intelligence, Surveillance and
                                                                                                       Reconnaissance (ISR) operations; three                Transmittal No. 18–42
                                                 Total .................................. $300 million (3) WESCAM MX–15D Electro-Optical &                   Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
                                                                                                       Infrared Imaging Sensors; three (3) AN/               Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
                                                  (iii) Description and Quantity or                    AAR–47B(V)2 Missile and Laser                         Arms Export Control Act
                                               Quantities of Articles or Services under                Warning System (MWS); three (3) AN/
                                               Consideration for Purchase: Canadian                                                                          Annex
                                                                                                       ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispenser
                                               Manned Airborne, Intelligence,                          Systems (CMDS); three (3) VORTEX®                     Item No. vii
                                               Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C/                     Dual RF Ku LOS Transceivers; three (3)                   (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
                                               MAISR) Platform                                         COMSEC Modules (KGV–135A); two (2)                       1. The King Air 350ER (extended
                                                  Major Defense Equipment (MDE):                       APM–424(V)5 Transponder Test Sets;                    range) fixed-wing aircraft has been
                                               None                                                    five (5) KIV–77 Mode 4/5 crypto                       identified as Non-SME (Significant
                                                                                                       applique computers for IFF; three (3)                 Military Equipment). It is a pressurized,
                                                  Non-MDE: Three (3) King Air 350ER
                                                                                                       AN/APX–119 IFF Digital Civil and                      twin-engine turboprop commercial
                                               (extended range) aircraft with customer
                                                                                                       Military Transponders; six (6) ARC–210                aircraft configured as a cantilever low-
                                               unique post-modifications for
                                                                                                       Multi-mode Voice and Data                             wing monoplane with a T-tail and aft
                                               Intelligence, Surveillance and
                                                                                                       Transceivers; three (3) KG–250X NSA-                  ventral fin. It has retractable tricycle
                                               Reconnaissance (ISR) operations; three
                                                                                                       Certified Type 1 Inline Network                       landing gear with dual wheels on each
                                               (3) WESCAM MX–15D Electro-Optical &
                                                                                                       Encryptors (INE); technical data;                     main unit. The 350 series incorporates
                                               Infrared Imaging Sensors; three (3) AN/
                                                                                                       mission equipment, communication and                  a 34-inch stretch of the King Air 300
                                               AAR–47B(V)2 Missile and Laser                                                                                 fuselage and has one additional window
                                                                                                       navigation equipment, special tools and
                                               Warning System (MWS); three (3) AN/                                                                           per side. The wingspan has been
                                                                                                       test equipment, ground support
                                               ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispenser                                                                               increased by 3 feet over that of the
                                                                                                       equipment, airframe and engine spare
                                               Systems (CMDS); three (3) VORTEX®                       parts, publications, MWO/ECPs,                        model 300, and 24-inch graphite
                                               Dual RF Ku LOS Transceivers; three (3)                  technical assistance, repair and return,              composite winglets have been added to
                                               COMSEC Modules (KGV–135A); two (2) training; and transportation of aircraft,                                  the wingtips to reduce drag at higher
                                               APM–424(V)5 Transponder Test Sets;                      and other related elements of logistics               angles of attack as in takeoff and climb
                                               five (5) KIV–77 Mode 4/5 crypto                         and program support. Total estimated                  out. The 350ER will feature the
                                               applique computers for IFF; three (3)                   program cost is $300 million.                         enhanced PT6A–67A engines and a
                                               AN/APX–119 IFF Digital Civil and                           This proposed sale will support the                Rockwell-Collins Proline Fusion
                                               Military Transponders; six (6) ARC–210 foreign policy and national security                                   cockpit. This aircraft (before
                                               Multi-mode Voice and Data                               objectives of the United States by                    modification) is generally offered to the
                                               Transceivers; three (3) KG–250X NSA-                    helping to improve the military                       public with no special restrictions.
                                               Certified Type 1 Inline Network                         capability of Canada, a NATO ally that                   2. Mission equipment:
                                               Encryptors (INE); technical data;                       is an important force for ensuring                       a. The WESCAM MX–15D Electro-
                                               mission equipment, communication and political stability and economic progress                                Optical & Infrared Imaging Sensor is a
                                               navigation equipment, special tools and and a contributor to military,                                        small Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral
                                               test equipment, ground support                          peacekeeping and humanitarian                         Imaging System with Inertial
                                               equipment, airframe and engine spare                    operations around the world.                          Measurement Unit (IMU) and
                                               parts, publications, MWO/ECPs,                             The proposed sale improves Canada’s                Embedded with Global Positioning
                                               technical assistance, repair and return,                capability to meet current and future                 Systems (GPS) Standard Positioning
                                               training; and transportation of aircraft,               threats; strengthen its homeland defense              Service (SPS). The WESCAM MX–15
                                               and other related elements of logistics                 and the combined defense of North                     camera system contains an LN–200 IMU
                                               and program support.                                    America; and support coalition partners               manufactured by Northrop Grumman in
                                                  (iv) Military Department: Army (CN–                  overseas. This proposed sale will                     the U.S., which is captured under
                                               B–UBC)                                                  improve interoperability with U.S.                    (Missile Technology Control Regime)
                                                                                                       forces and other regional allies. Canada              MTCR Annex, Category II—Item 9.A.6.
                                                  (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None                will have no difficulty absorbing this                The IMU is also ITAR controlled under
                                                  (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, equipment into its armed forces.                                   USML Category XII(d), and in Canada it
                                               Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None                        The proposed sale of this equipment                is controlled under Canada’s Export
                                                  (vii) Sensitivity of Technology                      and support will not alter the basic                  Control List (ECL) under 6–9.A.6.
                                               Contained in the Defense Article or                     military balance in the region.                       WESCAM MX–15 is embedded with
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                                               Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:                      The principal contractor will be                   GPS SPS. SPS is a three-dimensional
                                               See Attached Annex                                      Beechcraft   (Textron Aviation), Wichita,             position and time determination
                                                                                                       Kansas. The Government of Canada is                   capability provided to a user equipped
                                                  (viii) Date Report Delivered to                      expected to negotiate an offset                       with a minimum capability GPS SPS
                                               Congress: October 3, 2018                               agreement with Beechcraft, in                         receiver in accordance with GPS
                                                  * As defined in Section 47(6) of the                 accordance with Canada’s Industrial                   national policy. Options requested
                                               Arms Export Control Act.                                and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy,              include: high definition (HD) IR sensor,


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                                               laser spot tracker (LST), electro-optic                 or two different bands from a single                  equipment. The AN/APX–119 is
                                               narrow (EON) spotter with short-wave                    source. This band and channel diversity               designed to provide military aircraft
                                               infrared (SWIR) imager, image blending                  provides link redundancy, better                      with a secure combat identification
                                               function combining imagery from the IR                  reception and resiliency to platform                  capability to help reduce fratricide and
                                               sensor and the EO sensor (daylight or                   shading, multipath interference, line-of-             enhance battlespace awareness, while
                                               low-light) into a single image, and a                   sight blockages and RF interference.                  providing safe access to civilian
                                               hand controller for remote control. A                   VORTEX® is STANAG 7085 certified.                     airspace. The AN/APX–119 is
                                               bore sight module required to field                        e. The KGV–135A is a high-speed,                   Significant Military Equipment.
                                               calibrate the laser designator/                         general purpose encryptor/decryptor                      i. The AN/ARC–210 Gen 5 is a secure
                                               rangefinder beam will be provided as                    module. It is used for wide-band data                 communication system that provides
                                               ground support equipment.                               encryption embedded into high                         Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications
                                                  b. The AN/AAR–47B(V)2 Missile and                    performance systems such as the                       and Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS)
                                               Laser Warning System (MWS) is                           VORTEX®. It has increased bandwidth                   satellite communications (SATCOM), as
                                               designed to protect helicopters and                     and COMSEC operating modes in a                       well Voice and data communications
                                               ‘‘low-slow’’ aircraft from infrared                     compact multi-chip module. The KGV–                   capabilities. In addition to Satellite
                                               homing missiles. It passively detects                   135 operates at speeds of 2 Kbps to 700               Communications, the AN/ARC–
                                               attacking missiles while minimizing                     Mbps and uses standard interface logic                231(V)(C) provides Secure/Electronic
                                               false alarms. When an attacking missile                 levels and key protocols. It is an NSA-               Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM)
                                               is detected, the AN/AAR–47B(V)2                         certified INFOSEC product.                            communications in the following
                                               displays a threat quadrant alert, sounds                   f. The APM–424(V)5 Transponder                     waveform, The Single Channel Ground
                                               a warning tone to the aircrew, and can                  Test Set is used to test the transponder              and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and
                                               be configured to automatically actuate                  and interrogator performance of the AN/               the HAVE QUICK (HQ) I and II. The
                                               an installed countermeasures dispenser.                 APX–119 IFF Digital Civil and Military
                                                                                                                                                             AN/ARC–210 functions by transmitting
                                               In addition to the missile warning                      Transponder. The Transponder Test
                                                                                                                                                             and receiving the Radio Frequency (RF)
                                               capability of the original AN/AAR–47B,                  Modes are 1,2,3/A, C, S (EHS/ELS), 4,
                                                                                                                                                             in the 30 MHz–941 MHz range. The
                                               the –(V)2 incorporates laser detecting                  and Mode 5 (Level 1 and 2). The
                                                                                                                                                             Receiver Transmitter provides
                                               and warning capability. The version                     Interrogator Test Modes are 1, 2, 3/A, C,
                                                                                                                                                             communication in Frequency
                                               offered includes the Smart Dispense                     S, 4, Mode 5, TCAS, ETCAS (Level 1
                                                                                                                                                             Modulation (FM), Very High
                                               capability. The AN/AAR–47B(V)2                          and 2). The APM–424(V)5 supports the
                                                                                                                                                             Frequency—Amplitude Modulation Air
                                               hardware highest classification is                      KIV–77 Mode 4/5 crypto applique
                                                                                                                                                             Traffic Control Band (VHF AM ATC),
                                               UNCLASSIFIED. The AN/AAR–47B(V)2                        computer for IFF.
                                                                                                          g. The KIV–77 Mode 4/5 crypto                      Very High Frequency—Frequency
                                               is Significant Military Equipment.
                                                  c. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure                      applique computer for IFF is Type 1                   Modulation Public Service & Maritime
                                               Dispenser System (CMDS) provides an                     certified by the National Security                    Band, Ultra High Frequency—
                                               integrated, threat-adaptive,                            Agency and provides information                       Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM)
                                               reprogrammable, computer controlled                     assurance for both legacy Mode 4 and                  HAVEQUICK/Ground-Air Band, Ultra
                                               capability for dispensing expendable                    new Mode 5 IFF equipment. The KIV–                    high Frequency Satellite (UHF
                                               decoys. These include chaff, flares,                    77 is used to store the classified keys               SATCOM) Band and Ultra High
                                               Radio Frequency (RF) expendables and                    and is also used with the APM–424(V)5                 Frequency—Frequency Modulation
                                               others. The AN/ALE–47 system                            Transponder Test Set to support flight-               (UHF FM) Public Service Band. The
                                               enhances aircraft survivability in                      line testing of the AN/APX–119 IFF                    ARC–210 is used on over 180 platforms
                                               sophisticated threat environments. The                  Digital Civil and Military Transponder.               worldwide for the transfer of networked
                                               system is designed to provide the                          h. The AN/APX–119, Identification                  or point-to-point data, voice and
                                               capability of automatic or pilot                        Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Civil and                 imagery. The ARC–210 military airborne
                                               commanded response, and works alone                     Military Transponder, is a small                      transceivers provides an embedded,
                                               or in coordination with other                           transponder installed on more than 50                 fully programmable INFOSEC capability
                                               countermeasures defensive systems to                    different military platforms for the U.S.             under the National Security Agency’s
                                               defeat Air Interceptor (AI), Anti-Aircraft              Department of Defense and multiple                    (NSA) Cryptographic Modernization
                                               Artillery (AAA), and Surface-to-Air                     international users. This transponder                 Initiative. The ARC–210 is Significant
                                               Missiles (SAMs). The AN/ALE–47 is                       enables aircraft to operate seamlessly                Military Equipment.
                                               Significant Military Equipment.                         throughout international, civil, and                     j. The KG–250X NSA-Certified Type 1
                                                  d. The VORTEX® Dual RF Ku LOS                        military airspace, meeting all IFF and                Inline Network Encryptor (INE)
                                               Transceiver provides real-time, full-                   ATC requirements. When installed in                   provides high-speed HAIPE IP network
                                               motion video and other data for                         conjunction with platform antennas and                encryption for advanced network
                                               situational awareness, targeting, Battle                the RCU (or other appropriate control                 security for coalition allies and
                                               Damage Assessment (BDA),                                unit), the transponder provides                       Department of Homeland Security. It is
                                               surveillance, relay, and other situations               identification, altitude and surveillance             MIL–STD–810G Rugged for Tactical and
                                               where eyes-on-target are required.                      reporting in response to interrogations               Mobile Applications. It is particularly
                                               VORTEX® can transmit and receive                        from airborne, ground-based and/or                    useful at high altitudes to deliver
                                               analog and/or digital data                              surface interrogators. The transponder                reliable network encryption, (200 Mbps
                                               simultaneously. VORTEX® is                              provides operational capabilities for                 Aggregate), for airborne missions. The
                                               interoperable with ROVER®, CDL,                         Mark XII Identification Friend or Foe                 KG–250X is remotely rekeyable from a
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                                               virtually all UAVs, targeting pods and                  (IFF) capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C              physically secure location with HAIPE-
                                               other waveforms. VORTEX® can                            and 4&5 and Mode S (levels 1, 2, and                  to-HAIPE over-the-air/net keying. The
                                               simultaneously transmit common data                     3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX–                 KGV–250X also improves performance
                                               to multiple platforms using two                         119 also provides automated ID,                       over high-latency links with embedded
                                               different channels in one or two                        position and latitude of the aircraft, and            TCP/IP acceleration and is software
                                               different bands. VORTEX® is able to                     is compatible with the Traffic Alert and              upgradeable. The KG–250X is NSA
                                               receive on two different channels in one                Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II                  certified for TS/SCI and below.


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                                                  k. The Technical Data to support the                 to develop countermeasures that might                 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
                                               operations, maintenance, and Training                   reduce weapon system effectiveness or
                                               for all aircraft communications, ASE,                   be used in the development of a system                Office of the Secretary
                                               COMSEC, and ISR related equipment                       with similar or advanced capabilities.
                                               will be detailed enough (e.g., minimum                                                                        [Transmittal No. 18–09]
                                                                                                          4. A determination has been made
                                               Level II Engineering drawings) to allow                                                                       Arms Sales Notification
                                                                                                       that Canada can provide substantially
                                               support contractors and operators to
                                               independently conduct all ILS                           the same degree of protection of this
                                                                                                                                                             AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
                                               activities, implement obsolescence                      technology as the U.S. Government.                    Agency, Department of Defense.
                                               management, and support required                        This proposed sale is necessary in
                                                                                                                                                             ACTION: Arms sales notice.
                                               Airworthiness activities. All aircraft                  furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
                                               operations and maintenance manuals                      and national security objectives                      SUMMARY:   The Department of Defense is
                                               are available to the public and have no                 outlined in the Policy Justification.                 publishing the unclassified text of an
                                               ITAR restrictions. Technical Data for the               Moreover, the benefits to be derived                  arms sales notification.
                                               mission equipment outlined above will                   from this sale, as outlined in the Policy             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                               be provided only to the level required                  Justification, outweigh the potential                 DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@
                                               to support operation, maintenance, and                  damage that could result if the sensitive             mail.mil or (703) 697–9709.
                                               training. Maintenance is limited to the                 technology were revealed to                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
                                               level required to provide immediate                     unauthorized persons.                                 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
                                               diagnostics and replacement or limited
                                                                                                          5. All defense articles and services               published to fulfill the requirements of
                                               repair. No Technical Data or intellectual
                                                                                                       listed in this transmittal are authorized             section 155 of Public Law 104–164
                                               property sufficient in detail to support
                                                                                                       for release and export to the                         dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
                                               depot repair operations will be
                                                                                                       Government of Canada.                                 copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
                                               provided. The Technical Data for the
                                                                                                       [FR Doc. 2018–24409 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am]           House of Representatives, Transmittal
                                               mission equipment is Significant
                                                                                                       BILLING CODE 5001–06–P                                18–09 with attached Policy Justification.
                                               Military Equipment.
                                                  3. If a technologically advanced                                                                             Dated: November 2, 2018.
                                               adversary were to obtain knowledge of                                                                         Aaron T. Siegel,
                                               the specific hardware and software                                                                            Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
                                               elements, the information could be used                                                                       Officer, Department of Defense.
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Document Modified: 2018-11-08 06:23:45
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionArms sales notice.
ContactDSCA at [email protected] or (703) 697-9709.
FR Citation83 FR 55864 

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