83 FR 55873 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 217 (November 8, 2018)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 217 (November 8, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 55873-55876] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24410] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18-41] 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: 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 18-41 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: November 2, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [[Page 55874]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN08NO18.001 Transmittal No. 18-41 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 Iraq (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $00.20 million Other................................................... $82.30 million --------------- Total................................................. $82.50 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Five (5) Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters configured with the following equipment: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five (5) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns Non-MDE: Also included are five (5) RF-7850A Secure Communications Radios, five (5) AN/AAR-60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detectors, five (5) AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasure Dispensing Systems, five (5) M3P .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) M260 Rocket Launchers (APKWS Configuration), five (5) MX-15Di EO/IR [[Page 55875]] Sensors, five (5) GAU-19 .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) Pathfinder Mission Management Systems, five (5) ARES Weapon Management Systems, five (5) Mission Configurable Armament Systems (MCAS), night vision compatible lighting systems, aircraft intercommunications systems (ICS), cockpit and seat armor kits, and bifurcated exhaust infrared suppressor systems, operating manuals, spare parts, maintenance and operator training for radio systems, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (IQ-B-AEA) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ-B-VPN (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. Iraq--Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters The Government of Iraq has requested to buy five (5) Armed Bell 407GX helicopters configured with five (5) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns. Also included are five (5) RF-7850A Secure Communications Radios, five (5) AN/AAR-60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detectors, five (5) AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasure Dispensing Systems, five (5) M3P .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) M260 Rocket Launchers (APKWS Configuration), five (5) MX-15Di EO/IR Sensors, five (5) GAU-19 .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) Pathfinder Mission Management Systems, five (5) ARES Weapon Management Systems, five (5) Mission Configurable Armament Systems (MCAS), night vision compatible lighting systems, aircraft intercommunications systems (ICS), cockpit and seat armor kits, and bifurcated exhaust infrared suppressor systems, operating manuals, spare parts, maintenance and operator training for radio systems, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $82.5 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner. The addition of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters in recent years and increase the Iraqi Security Forces' combat effectiveness against ISIS and other terrorist elements in Iraq. The 407GX variant--an upgrade from the current IA407 configuration-- includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) launchers. Providing Iraq with this capability supports U.S. security goals by furthering the Iraqi Army Aviation Command's ability to counter terrorism and protect critical infrastructure. Iraq 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 Bell, Fort Worth, TX; L3 WESCAM, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; Dillon, Scottsdale, AZ; Tekfusion Global, Williamsburg, VA; Harris, Melbourne, FL; and Fulcrum Concepts, Mattaponi, VA. There are no known offset agreements associated with this proposed sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 17 contractor representatives to travel to Iraq in support of this effort. The GOI desires Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) presence in country. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 18-41 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 Bell 407GX Multi-Role Helicopter weapon system contains communications and target identification equipment, navigation equipment, aircraft survivability equipment, displays, and sensors. The airframe itself does not contain sensitive technology, however the pertinent equipment listed below will be either installed on the aircraft or included in the sale: a. The Harris Falcon III RF-7850A Secure Communication Radio is a Multi-Channel Airborne Networking Radio that offers multi-channel and multiband capabilities. It integrates into a wide variety of platforms to support multiple missions, waveforms and modes of operation and provides two wideband channels. The Harris Multi-channel Airborne Radio extends battlefield networks Beyond-Line-Of-Sight through tactical VHF/ UHF networks to provide extended range and secure air-to-air and air- to-ground communications. The Harris Falcon III hardware is a commercial variant radio and the highest level of information that would be released in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. b. The AN/AAR-60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detector is a Missile Launch Detection System (MILDS)/Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) or AMPS-M and is based on the off-the-shelf product MILDS AN/AAR-60 UV- Sensor Units and features a MILDS Control and Display Unit (MCDU), an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Smart Dispensers (SD). The MILDS AMPS represents a complete Missile Protection System and will be used for stand alone installation and operation of an integrated missile warning and Counter Measures dispensing in helicopters. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. c. The M3P .50 Cal machine gun is a fully automatic .50 Cal (12.7x99mm NATO) machine gun specifically designed to be axially or coaxially mounted in pod or open-air gun configurations for airborne, land or sea weapon system applications. The M3P is a world exclusivity by FN Herstal and offers high firing rate for short time on target: 1,02575 RPM. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. d. The M260 Rocket Launcher with APKWS capability is a seven tube rocket launcher with a remote fuze setting function. Once the target is located, single or multiple pairs of the Hydra 70 APKWS folding-fin rockets can be launched toward the target when a predetermined time signal is sent to the electronic time fuze. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. e. The M240 is a general-purpose machine gun that uses 7.62 mm NATO ammunition. It can be mounted on a bipod, tripod, aircraft, or vehicle. The M240 is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas- operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. f. The MX-15Di EO/IR sensor is a multi-sensor imaging/lasing that can provide medium-altitude; Covert Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Armed Reconnaissance, CSAR and Target Designation missions. MX-15Di has HD imaging resolution from Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cameras, Short-wave IR imaging, Laser rangefinder/ designator 3 laser illuminator. The highest level of information release in [[Page 55876]] support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. g. The GAU-19 machine is a low-cost weapon system that is designed to accept standard NATO .50 caliber M9-linked ammunition with a rate of fire of 1300 rounds per minute. The weapon provides highly effective firepower against area suppression and point targets, as well as being ideally suited for utility, scout and attack helicopters. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. h. The Pathfinder Mission Management System (MMS) is a modular customizable system that provides command and control of onboard navigation, communication, and peripheral electronic equipment. During target engagements, locations and range to target is passed from Pathfinder to the weapons management system. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. i. The ARES Weapons Management System (WMS) is a modular weapons management system that uses the aircraft's EO/IR monitor as the WMS interface using a touchscreen graphical user interface (GUI). The system is fully integrated with the MX-15Di sensors critical EO/IR functions that can be controlled through the user interface. The system provides aircraft steering commands and targeting overlays to guide the pilot into the proper launch constraints by consolidating mission execution tasks. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. j. The Mission Configurable Armament System (MCAS) is a plank type weapons mounting system. The MCAS was developed as a lightweight, high strength, multi-purpose, multi-airframe weapons platform utilizing up to 6 weapon stations. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. k. The AN/ALE-47 is a software reprogrammable dispenser for chaff and flares. It provides for either automatic or aircrew commanded response dispense capabilities. Specific dispense routines are sensitive and are specifically withheld from Iraq. The export version uses a country unique ``look-up decision tree'' for determining dispense routines. This software when loaded into the AN/ALE-47 is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Increased risk of exploitation is significantly reduced given that the software is in executable form only (i.e. binary code) and the actual dispense routines can be gained through visual observation, which is true for all coalition platforms flying in Iraq. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtained knowledge of the specific hardware or software in the proposed sale, the information could be used to develop counter-measures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that the recipient government can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale supports the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq. 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simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ–211 3. The inclusion of additional test Major non-NATO ally in developing and
AIDEWS Systems, one (1) avionics level weapons quantities and MDE maintaining a strong and ready self-
test station, six (6) DB–110 Advanced designations outlined below: defense capability. This proposed sale
Reconnaissance Systems, two (2) LAU– a. BLU–109—Increase from quantity of will enhance U.S. national security
118A Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/ three (3) to four (4) objectives in the region.
ARC–238 SINCGARS Radio or b. Bomb Practice GBU–39 Guided Test (vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
equivalent, twenty-three (23) Advanced Vehicle (GTV)—MDE item not on 1. Multifunctional Information
Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) original notification Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
systems or equivalent; twenty-three (23) c. MK–82 Inert Filled Bomb Body— Systems Concurrent Multi-Netting 4
cryptographic appliques; two (2) Increase in quantity of four (4) to six (MIDS JTRS CMN–4) is classified
CATM–9L/M, two (2) AIM–120C–7 (6)—MDE not on original notification CONFIDENTIAL. MIDS JTRS CMN–4 is
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air d. KMU–572 JDAM Tail Kit—Quantity a secure data and voice communication
Missile (AMRAAM) Captive Air of five (5) not included on original network using the Link-16 architecture.
Training Missiles (CATM), three (3) Congressional Notification and MDE The system provides enhanced
MXU–651 AFG (for GBU–50 Enhanced designation not on original situational awareness, positive
Paveway II), four (4) DSU–38 Precision notification identification of participants within the
Laser Guidance sets (PLGS) (for GBU–54 e. MXU–650 Air Foil Group—Quantity network, secure fighter-to-fighter
Laser JDAM), four (4) AGM–154 Joint of two (2) not included on original connectivity, and secure voice
Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Captive Congressional Notification and MDE capability. It provides three major
Flight Vehicles (CFV), three (3) MK–84/ designation not on original functions: Air Control, Wide Area
BLU–117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2) notification Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter.
FMU–152 D–1 Inert Fuzes, three (3) f. MXU–651 Air Foil Group—MDE The MIDS JTRS CMN–4 can be used to
BRU–57 Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU–61 designation not on original transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-to-
Bomb Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU–890 notification Surface, and Air-to-Ground scenarios.
SDB adapter cable for CMBRE, two (2) g. MAU–210 Enhanced Computer 2. The Sensitivity of Technology
ADU–891 AMRAAM/AIM–9X adapter Control Group—Increase in quantity statement contained in the original
cable for CMBRE, Telemetry for all of three (3) to four (4) and MDE transmittal applies to the other items
flight test assets secure communication designation not on original notified here.
equipment, spares and repair parts, notification. Also correct that this (vii) Date Report Delivered to
support equipment, personnel training MAU is for the GBU–49, not the Congress: September 28, 2018
and training equipment, publications GBU–50 as outlined in the original [FR Doc. 2018–24402 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am]
and technical documentation, U.S. notification.
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Government and contractor technical h. FMU–152—Quantity of six (6) not
support services, containers, missile included on original Congressional
support and test equipment, integration Notification and MDE designation not DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
test, site survey, design, construction on original notification
studies/analyses/services, associate These changes are due to unit pack Office of the Secretary
operations, maintenance, training, minimum required quantities, items not
properly identified as MDE on the [Transmittal No. 18–41]
support facilities, cybersecurity, critical
computer resources support, force original notification, and errors in
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protection, and other related elements of requirements identification by the
logistics and program support. The total procuring office. AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
estimated program cost is $1.082 billion. The inclusion of these MDE items will Agency, Department of Defense.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) not increase the value of MDE beyond ACTION: Arms sales notice.
constituted $406 million of this total. what was originally notified. The
This transmittal reports: inclusion of AIDEWS will cause the SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
total case value to rise from $1.082 publishing the unclassified text of an
1. The inclusion of twenty-three (23) billion to $1.292 billion. arms sales notification.
Multifunction Information Distribution (iv) Significance: This notification FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
System Joint Tactical Radio System reports items not included at the time of
(MIDS–JTRS) Concurrent Multi- DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@
the original notification. Inclusion and mail.mil or (703) 697–9709.
Networking-4 (CMN–4) which are MDE; delineation of these items results in an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
2. The inclusion of an additional increase in capability over what was
nineteen (19) AN/ALQ–211 Advanced originally notified. This proposed sale 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare of the MIDS–JTRS CMN–4, AIDEWS, published to fulfill the requirements of
Suite (AIDEWS) Systems (non-MDE), and additional test weapons will section 155 of Public Law 104–164
which will increase the number from contribute to the crypto modernization, dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
twenty (20) to thirty-nine (39). These electronic defense, and weapons test copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
additional nineteen (19) were not capabilities of Bahrain’s air fleet, and House of Representatives, Transmittal
included in the total value of the enhance its interoperability with the 18–41 with attached Policy Justification
AIDEWS systems previously notified. United States and NATO members. and Sensitivity of Technology.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale Dated: November 2, 2018.
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prioritize system components with long national security of the United States by Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
lead procurement timelines; and helping to improve the security of a Officer, Department of Defense.
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support of this transfer is at the j. The Mission Configurable national security objectives as outlined
UNCLASSIFIED level. Armament System (MCAS) is a plank in the Policy Justification.
g. The GAU–19 machine is a low-cost type weapons mounting system. The 4. All defense articles and services
weapon system that is designed to MCAS was developed as a lightweight, listed in this transmittal have been
accept standard NATO .50 caliber M9- high strength, multi-purpose, multi- authorized for release and export to the
linked ammunition with a rate of fire of airframe weapons platform utilizing up Government of Iraq.
1300 rounds per minute. The weapon to 6 weapon stations. The highest level [FR Doc. 2018–24410 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am]
provides highly effective firepower of information release in support of this BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
against area suppression and point transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level.
targets, as well as being ideally suited k. The AN/ALE–47 is a software
for utility, scout and attack helicopters. reprogrammable dispenser for chaff and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The highest level of information release flares. It provides for either automatic or
in support of this transfer is at the aircrew commanded response dispense Office of the Secretary
UNCLASSIFIED level. capabilities. Specific dispense routines
[Transmittal No. 18–40]
h. The Pathfinder Mission are sensitive and are specifically
Management System (MMS) is a withheld from Iraq. The export version Arms Sales Notification
modular customizable system that uses a country unique ‘‘look-up decision
provides command and control of tree’’ for determining dispense routines. AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
onboard navigation, communication, This software when loaded into the AN/ Agency, Department of Defense.
and peripheral electronic equipment. ALE–47 is classified CONFIDENTIAL. ACTION: Arms sales notice.
During target engagements, locations Increased risk of exploitation is
and range to target is passed from significantly reduced given that the SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
Pathfinder to the weapons management software is in executable form only (i.e. publishing the unclassified text of an
system. The highest level of information binary code) and the actual dispense arms sales notification.
release in support of this transfer is at routines can be gained through visual FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the UNCLASSIFIED level. observation, which is true for all DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@
i. The ARES Weapons Management coalition platforms flying in Iraq. mail.mil or (703) 697–9709.
System (WMS) is a modular weapons 2. If a technologically advanced SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
management system that uses the adversary obtained knowledge of the 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
aircraft’s EO/IR monitor as the WMS specific hardware or software in the published to fulfill the requirements of
interface using a touchscreen graphical proposed sale, the information could be section 155 of Public Law 104–164
user interface (GUI). The system is fully used to develop counter-measures dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
integrated with the MX–15Di sensors which might reduce weapons system copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
critical EO/IR functions that can be effectiveness or be used in the House of Representatives and
controlled through the user interface. development of a system with similar or Transmittal 18–40 with attached Policy
The system provides aircraft steering advanced capabilities. Justification.
commands and targeting overlays to 3. A determination has been made
Dated: November 2, 2018.
guide the pilot into the proper launch that the recipient government can
constraints by consolidating mission provide substantially the same degree of Aaron T. Siegel,
execution tasks. The highest level of protection for the technology being Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
information release in support of this released as the U.S. Government. This Officer, Department of Defense.
transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. sale supports the U.S. foreign policy and BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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