36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 51326-51328 [2014-20499]

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51326-51328]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20499]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 14-40]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 14-40 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: August 25, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-40
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: Canada
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $ 71 million
Other....................................  $154 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $225 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 6 AN/AAQ-24(V) Large 
Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for the CP-140 Long 
Range Patrol Aircraft. The sale consists of 22 T-2465 AN/AAQ-24(V) 
Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA), 52 R-2675 AN/AAQ-24(V) 
Next Generation Missile Approach Warning Sensors (MAWS), and 16 CP-2793 
AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM System Processors, support and test equipment, 
spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and 
other

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related elements of logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QCI).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS case QCC-$72M-14Oct10
FMS case QZZ-$568M-31Jan07

    (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: 12 August 2014.

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

Policy Justification

Canada-AN/AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) 
Systems

    The Government of Canada has requested the sale of 6 AN/AAQ-24(V) 
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for the CP-140 
Long Range Patrol Aircraft. The sale consists of 22 T-2465 AN/AAQ-24(V) 
Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA), 52 R-2675 AN/AAQ-24(V) 
Next Generation Missile Approach Warning Sensors (MAWS), and 16 CP-2793 
AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM System Processors, support and test equipment, 
spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated 
cost is $225 million.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by improving the security of a 
NATO ally that has been, and continues to be, an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in North America.
    Canada will use this capability to enhance the survivability of its 
CP-140 Long Range Patrol aircraft and crew. The LAIRCM system will 
provide Canada's CP-140 fleet with defensive countermeasures against 
enemy attacks. Canada, which already has AN/AAQ-24(V) systems as part 
of its C-17 fleet, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional 
systems.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be the Northrop Grumman Systems 
Corporation in Falls Church, Virginia. There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Canada.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14-40
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The AN/AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system 
is a stand-along Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system 
that protects aircraft against ground launched infrared (IR) missiles. 
The AN/AAQ-24(V) is a small, passive/active, electro-optic, threat 
warning device used to detect surface-to-air IR missiles fired at 
helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft and automatically provides 
countermeasures as well as audio and visual warning messages to the 
aircrew. The basic system consists of multiple Missile Approach Warning 
Sensor (MAWS) units, Guardian Laser Turret Assembly (GLTA), Computer 
Processor (CP), Control Indicator (CI), and a User Data Module (UDM) 
card containing the laser jam codes. The UDM card is loaded into the CP 
prior to flight and is removed and put in secure storage when not in 
use. The set of MAWS units (AAR-54) is mounted on the aircraft exterior 
to provide omni-directional situational awareness. The MAWS detects the 
rocket plume of missiles and sends appropriate signals to the CP for 
processing. The CP analyzes the data and automatically deploys the 
appropriate countermeasures via the GLTA. The CP also contains 
comprehensive BIT circuitry. The CI displays the incoming threat so 
that the pilot can also take appropriate action. The maximum 
classification for all related hardware, software, technical data and 
documentation is Secret.
    2. 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.
    3. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide 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.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Canada.

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