36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 27662-27665 [2015-11612]

Download as PDF 27662 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION Malaysia—AIM–120C7 AMRAAM Missiles The Government of Malaysia has requested a possible sale of 10 AIM– 120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-toAir Missiles (AMRAAM), missile containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, site surveys and studies, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $21 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a key partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia. This sale will increase Malaysia’s interoperability with the United States, enhancing regularly scheduled joint exercises and training. It also ensures a sustained air-to-air capability for Malaysia’s F/A–18D aircraft. Malaysia will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Malaysia, which already has AMRAAM missiles in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, Arizona. The purchaser has requested offsets. At this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Malaysia. There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15–16 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 AIM–120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a radar guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid- VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic counter measures, and interception of highflying and low-flying and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified Confidential, major components and subsystems range from Unclassified to Confidential, and technical data and other documentation are classified up to 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 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. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Malaysia. 3. In the SUMMARY section, in the first column, in the third and fourth lines, ‘‘Africa Partnership Forum (APF) Day’’ should read ‘‘AFRICOM Partnership Forum.’’ 4. In the SUMMARY section, in the second column, in the second and third lines, ‘‘Africa Partnership Forum Day’’ should read ‘‘AFRICOM Partnership Forum.’’ 5. In the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, in the 13th and 14th lines, ‘‘USAFRICOM Africa Partnership Forum (APF)’’ should read ‘‘AFRICOM Partnership Forum (APF)’’. 6. In the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, in the second paragraph, the second sentence ‘‘The three-day, USAFRICOM APF 8–12 will be held in Stuttgart, Germany’’ should read ‘‘The three-day, APF June 8–12 will be held in Stuttgart, Germany.’’ 7. In the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, immediately following the fourth paragraph, add the following sentence: ‘‘Additional details about the agenda can be found at https:// www.ncsi.com/africom/2015/index.php. [FR Doc. 2015–11599 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–11650 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Office of the Secretary AFRICOM Partnership Forum (APF); Notice of Meeting; Correction [Transmittal Nos. 15–21] United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), DoD. ACTION: Notice of meeting; correction. 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: On Thursday, April 2, 2015 (80 FR 17729), the Department of Defense published a notice titled Africa Partnership Forum (APF) Day; Notice of Meeting. Subsequent to the publication of that notice, the Department of Defense discovered several errors throughout the published notice. This notice corrects those errors. DATES: This notice is effective May 14, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Siegel, 571–372–0488. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On page 17729, make the following corrections: 1. The subject of the notice is corrected to read as set forth above. 2. In the SUMMARY section, in the first column, in the second line, ‘‘(USAFRTCOM)’’ should read ‘‘(USAFRICOM)’’. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: May 11, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 15–21 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: May 8, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 Transmittal No. 15–21 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (i) Prospective Purchaser: Singapore (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $ 85 million $ 45 million TOTAL .............................. $130 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Singapore VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 has requested a possible sale for the upgrade of 60 F–16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades will address reliability, supportability, and combat effectiveness concerns associated with its aging F–16 fleet. Items included in the proposed sale are 50 Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, 90 AN/APX–126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator/Transponders, 150 LAU– 129 Missile Launchers, 8 KMU–572/B 500lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, 9 KMU–556/B 2000lbs JDAM Tail Kits, 2 FMU–152 Munition PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27663 Fuze Units, 10 MK–82 500lbs Inert Bombs, 3 MK–84 2000lbs Inert Bombs, 12 LN–260 Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems (GPS/INS), 20 GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB), 92 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT), 2 SDB Guided Test Vehicles, Computer Control Group and Tail Assembly for GBU–49, DSU– 38/40 Proximity Sensor for JDAM, GBU–39 Tactical training Round, ADU– 890/E and 891 Adaptor Group for E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 EN14MY15.002</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices 27664 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices Common Munitions Built-In-Test/ Reprogramming Equipment, Encryption/Decryption devise, MIDS/ LVT Ground Support Station, spare and repair parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of program and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAW, Amendment #1) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case NCY–$202M–27Mar10 FMS case QAW–$1.39B–Pending (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: 04 May 2015 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Singapore—F–16 Block 52 Upgrade Program The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale for the upgrade of 60 F–16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades will address reliability, supportability, and combat effectiveness concerns associated with its aging F–16 fleet. This proposed sale contains additional requirements not previously identified in congressional notification 13–67. Items included in the proposed sale are 50 Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, 90 AN/APX–126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator/Transponders, 150 LAU– 129 Missile Launchers, 8 KMU–572/B 500lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, 9 KMU–556/B 2000lbs JDAM Tail Kits, 2 FMU–152 Munition Fuze Units, 10 MK–82 500lbs Inert Bombs, 3 MK–84 2000lbs Inert Bombs, 12 LN–260 Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems (GPS/INS), 20 GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB), 92 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT), 2 SDB Guided Test Vehicles, Computer Control Group and Tail Assembly for GBU–49, DSU– 38/40 Proximity Sensor for JDAM, GBU–39 Tactical training Round, ADU– 890/E and 891 Adaptor Group for Common Munitions Built-In-Test/ Reprogramming Equipment, Encryption/Decryption devise, MIDS/ LVT Ground Support Station, spare and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 repair parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $130 million. This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by increasing the ability of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to support regional security. The proposed sale improves the security of a strategic partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the AsiaPacific region. The proposed upgrade improves both the capabilities and reliability of the RSAF’s aging fleet of F–16s. The improved capability, survivability, and reliability of the newly upgraded F–16s will enhance the RSAF’s ability to defend its borders and contribute to coalition operations. The RSAF will have no difficulty absorbing this additional equipment and support 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: The Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas BAE Advanced Systems Greenland, New York Boeing Integrated Defense Systems St Louis, Missouri ITT Defense Electronics and Services McLean, Virginia ITT Integrated Structures North Amityville, New York ITT Night Vision Roanoke, Virginia L3 Communications Arlington, Texas Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training, and Support Fort Worth, Texas Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems Garland, Texas Northrop-Grumman Election Systems Baltimore, Maryland The Raytheon Company Goleta, California Raytheon Missile Systems Tucson, Arizona There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of the sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Singapore. PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15–21 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 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified HGU–55/ P helmet that incorporates a visorprojected Heads-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air and ground targets. This system projects visual targeting and aircraft performance information on the back of the helmet’s visor, enabling the pilot to monitor this information without interrupting his field of view through the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for close combat targeting and engagement. Hardware is Unclassified. 2. The AN/APX–126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) is a system capable of transmitting and interrogation Mode 4 and/or Mode 5. It is Unclassified unless/until Mode 4 and/or Mode 4 operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment. Classified elements of the AIFF system include software object code, operational characteristics, parameter, and technical data. Mode 4 and Mode 5 anti-jam performance specification/data, software source code, algorithms, and TEMPEST plans or reports will not be offered, released discussed, or demonstrated. The AN/ APX–126 classified up to Secret when mode 4 operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the classified element. 3. The Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) is a guidance tail kit that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather ‘‘smart’’ munitions. With the addition of a new tail section that contains an inertial navigational system and a global positioning system guidance control unit, JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided, general-purpose bombs in any weather condition. JDAM can be launched from very low to very high altitudes in a dive, toss and loft, or in straight and level flight with an on-axis or off-axis delivery. JDAM enables multiple weapons to be directed against single or multiple targets on a single pass. The JDAM All Up Round and all of its components are unclassified, technical data for JDAM is classified up to Secret. 4. The GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bomb is a 250 pound class weapon E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices designed as a small, all weather, autonomous, conventional, air-toground, precision glide weapon able to strike fixed and stationary re-locatable targets from standoff range. The payload/warhead is a very effective multipurpose penetrating and blast fragmentation warhead coupled with a cockpit selectable electronic fuze. Its size and accuracy allow for an effective munition with less collateral damage. Sensitive and/or classified (up to Secret) elements of the proposed acquisition includes hardware, accessories, components, and associated software. 5. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Low Volume Terminal (MIDS/LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea elements. The MIDS/LVT terminal hardware, publications, performance specifications, operational capability, parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software documentation are classified Confidential. The classified information to be provided consists of that which is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair (through intermediate level) of the data link terminal, installed systems, and related software. 6. The MK–82/84 inert bombs are 500lbs/2000lbs practice general purpose bombs respectively designed to attack soft and intermediately protected targets. These bomb are used during program development, integration, and testing. The weapons are Unclassified. 7. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 8. 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. 9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 authorized for release and export to Singapore. [FR Doc. 2015–11612 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2015–OS–0047] Privacy Act of 1974; system of records Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD. ACTION: Notice to delete a system of records. AGENCY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense is deleting a system of records notice from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The system of records notice is WUSU 18, Accounts Payable Records. DATES: Comments will be accepted on or before June 15, 2015. This proposed action will be effective on the day following the end of the comment period unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: * Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. * Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory and Audit Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–9010. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Cindy Allard at (571) 372–0461. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Secretary of Defense systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available from the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or at the Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Division Web site at https://dpcld.defense.gov/. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27665 The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to delete one system of records notice from its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The proposed deletion is not within the purview of subsection (r) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: May 11, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. DELETION WUSU 18 Accounts Payable Records (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10920). REASON: Based on a recent review of WUSU 18, Accounts Payable Records, it has been determined that this system of records is covered by system of records notices T7801, myInvoice System (October 12, 2006, 71 FR 60121) and T7333, Integrated Automated Travel System (IATS) (April 23, 2010, 75 FR 21248). Therefore, WUSU 18, Accounts Payable Records can now be deleted. [FR Doc. 2015–11656 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2015–OS–0042] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD. ACTION: Notice to delete a system of records. AGENCY: The Office of the Secretary of Defense is deleting a system of records notice from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The system of records notice is WUSU 14, entitled ‘‘USUHS Occupational Physical Examination Program’’. DATES: Comments will be accepted on or before June 15, 2015. This proposed action will be effective on the day following the end of the comment period unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. SUMMARY: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 15-21]


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 15-21 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 15-21
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: Singapore
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................    $ 85 million
Other...................................................    $ 45 million
                                                         ---------------
  TOTAL.................................................    $130 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Singapore has requested a 
possible sale for the upgrade of 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades 
will address reliability, supportability, and combat effectiveness 
concerns associated with its aging F-16 fleet. Items included in the 
proposed sale are 50 Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, 90 AN/APX-126 
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator/Transponders, 150 
LAU-129 Missile Launchers, 8 KMU-572/B 500lbs Joint Direct Attack 
Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, 9 KMU-556/B 2000lbs JDAM Tail Kits, 2 FMU-
152 Munition Fuze Units, 10 MK-82 500lbs Inert Bombs, 3 MK-84 2000lbs 
Inert Bombs, 12 LN-260 Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial 
Navigation Systems (GPS/INS), 20 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB), 
92 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Low Volume 
Terminals (MIDS/LVT), 2 SDB Guided Test Vehicles, Computer Control 
Group and Tail Assembly for GBU-49, DSU-38/40 Proximity Sensor for 
JDAM, GBU-39 Tactical training Round, ADU-890/E and 891 Adaptor Group 
for

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Common Munitions Built-In-Test/Reprogramming Equipment, Encryption/
Decryption devise, MIDS/LVT Ground Support Station, spare and repair 
parts, repair and return, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, tool and test 
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
logistics support services, and other related elements of program and 
logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAW, Amendment #1)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case NCY-$202M-27Mar10
FMS case QAW-$1.39B-Pending
    (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: 04 May 2015

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Singapore--F-16 Block 52 Upgrade Program

    The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale for the 
upgrade of 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades will address 
reliability, supportability, and combat effectiveness concerns 
associated with its aging F-16 fleet. This proposed sale contains 
additional requirements not previously identified in congressional 
notification 13-67. Items included in the proposed sale are 50 Joint 
Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, 90 AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification 
Friend or Foe Interrogator/Transponders, 150 LAU-129 Missile Launchers, 
8 KMU-572/B 500lbs Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, 9 
KMU-556/B 2000lbs JDAM Tail Kits, 2 FMU-152 Munition Fuze Units, 10 MK-
82 500lbs Inert Bombs, 3 MK-84 2000lbs Inert Bombs, 12 LN-260 Embedded 
Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems (GPS/INS), 20 
GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB), 92 Link-16 Multifunctional 
Information Distribution System/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT), 2 SDB 
Guided Test Vehicles, Computer Control Group and Tail Assembly for GBU-
49, DSU-38/40 Proximity Sensor for JDAM, GBU-39 Tactical training 
Round, ADU-890/E and 891 Adaptor Group for Common Munitions Built-In-
Test/Reprogramming Equipment, Encryption/Decryption devise, MIDS/LVT 
Ground Support Station, spare and repair parts, repair and return, 
support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel 
training and training equipment, tool and test equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
services, and other related elements of program and logistics support. 
The estimated cost is $130 million.
    This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by increasing the ability of the Republic 
of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to support regional security. The 
proposed sale improves the security of a strategic partner which has 
been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability 
and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
    The proposed upgrade improves both the capabilities and reliability 
of the RSAF's aging fleet of F-16s. The improved capability, 
survivability, and reliability of the newly upgraded F-16s will enhance 
the RSAF's ability to defend its borders and contribute to coalition 
operations. The RSAF will have no difficulty absorbing this additional 
equipment and support 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:

The Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas
BAE Advanced Systems Greenland, New York
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems St Louis, Missouri
ITT Defense Electronics and Services McLean, Virginia
ITT Integrated Structures North Amityville, New York
ITT Night Vision Roanoke, Virginia
L3 Communications Arlington, Texas
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas
Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training, and Support Fort Worth, Texas
Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems Garland, Texas
Northrop-Grumman Election Systems Baltimore, Maryland
The Raytheon Company Goleta, California
Raytheon Missile Systems Tucson, Arizona

    There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    Implementation of the sale will not require the assignment of any 
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Singapore.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-21
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 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified 
HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected Heads-Up Display 
(HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air and ground targets. 
This system projects visual targeting and aircraft performance 
information on the back of the helmet's visor, enabling the pilot to 
monitor this information without interrupting his field of view through 
the cockpit canopy. This provides improvement for close combat 
targeting and engagement. Hardware is Unclassified.
    2. The AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) is a 
system capable of transmitting and interrogation Mode 4 and/or Mode 5. 
It is Unclassified unless/until Mode 4 and/or Mode 4 operational 
evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment. Classified elements 
of the AIFF system include software object code, operational 
characteristics, parameter, and technical data. Mode 4 and Mode 5 anti-
jam performance specification/data, software source code, algorithms, 
and TEMPEST plans or reports will not be offered, released discussed, 
or demonstrated. The AN/APX-126 classified up to Secret when mode 4 
operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the classified 
element.
    3. The Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) is a guidance tail kit 
that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather 
``smart'' munitions. With the addition of a new tail section that 
contains an inertial navigational system and a global positioning 
system guidance control unit, JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided, 
general-purpose bombs in any weather condition. JDAM can be launched 
from very low to very high altitudes in a dive, toss and loft, or in 
straight and level flight with an on-axis or off-axis delivery. JDAM 
enables multiple weapons to be directed against single or multiple 
targets on a single pass. The JDAM All Up Round and all of its 
components are unclassified, technical data for JDAM is classified up 
to Secret.
    4. The GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb is a 250 pound class weapon

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designed as a small, all weather, autonomous, conventional, air-to-
ground, precision glide weapon able to strike fixed and stationary re-
locatable targets from standoff range. The payload/warhead is a very 
effective multipurpose penetrating and blast fragmentation warhead 
coupled with a cockpit selectable electronic fuze. Its size and 
accuracy allow for an effective munition with less collateral damage. 
Sensitive and/or classified (up to Secret) elements of the proposed 
acquisition includes hardware, accessories, components, and associated 
software.
    5. The Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Low Volume 
Terminal (MIDS/LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, control, 
communications, and intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-
capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links for exchange of 
near real-time tactical information, including both data and voice, 
among air, ground, and sea elements. The MIDS/LVT terminal hardware, 
publications, performance specifications, operational capability, 
parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software 
documentation are classified Confidential. The classified information 
to be provided consists of that which is necessary for the operation, 
maintenance, and repair (through intermediate level) of the data link 
terminal, installed systems, and related software.
    6. The MK-82/84 inert bombs are 500lbs/2000lbs practice general 
purpose bombs respectively designed to attack soft and intermediately 
protected targets. These bomb are used during program development, 
integration, and testing. The weapons are Unclassified.
    7. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of the 
specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used 
to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might reduce 
weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system 
with similar or advanced capabilities.
    8. 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.
    9. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Singapore.

[FR Doc. 2015-11612 Filed 5-13-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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