36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 74096-74098 [2015-30185]
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FMS Case YAB $156M SEP 98, MAY 01
FMS Case YAC $874M SEP 98, MAY 01,
DEC 07, DEC 09, JUN 11
FMS Case AAC $13M JUN 11
FMS Case AAD $11.8M JAN 15
FMS Case AAE $130M MAY15
(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 NOV 2015
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Joint Direct
Attack Munitions (JDAM), Sustainment
and Support
The United Arab Emirates requested
approval to procure 3250 GBU–31V1
(KMU–556 JDAM kit) with 3250 MK–
84/BLU–117 bombs, 750 GBU–31V3
(KMU–557 JDAM kit) with 750 BLU–
109 bombs, 1000 GBU–12 with 1002
MK–82/BLU–111 bombs, 4,250 FMU–
152 fuzes, and 216 GBU–24 tail kits
(BSU–84). The sale also includes nonMDE related munitions items (fuzes and
bomb components), sustainment, and
support. The estimated total case value
is $380 million.
This proposed sale contributes to the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping the UAE
remain an active member of the
OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE
(OIR) coalition working to defeat the
Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL)
and as part of the Saudi-led coalition to
restore the legitimate government in
Yemen. These munitions will sustain
the UAE’s efforts and support a key
partner that remains an important force
for political stability and economic
progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale provides the UAE
additional precision guided munitions
capability to meet the current threat.
The UAE continues to provide hostnation support of vital U.S. forces
stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base and
plays a vital role in supporting U.S.
regional interests. The UAE was a
valued partner and an active participant
in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF),
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM
(OEF), OPERATION UNIFIED
PROTECTOR (OUP), and now is a
valued partner in OIR coalition
operations.
The proposed sale will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be
determined during the contracting
process. There are no known offset
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agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this sale entails
periodic Program Management Reviews
in the United States or UAE. There are
no additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives anticipated to
be stationed in the UAE as a result of
this potential sale.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15–51
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. GBU–31 Joint Direct Attack
Munition (JDAM) is a 2000-lb guidance
tail kit that converts unguided free-fall
bombs into accurate, Global Positioning
System (GPS)-guided adverse weather
‘‘smart’’ munitions. With the addition of
a new tail section that contains an
inertial navigational system (INS) and a
GPS guidance control unit, JDAM
improves the accuracy of unguided,
general-purpose (GP) bombs in any
weather condition. The GBU–31V1
contains a KMU–556 JDAM tail, a
general purpose 2000-lb BLU–117 or
MK–84 bomb body and a fuse. The
GBU–31V3 contains a KMU–557 JDAM
tail, a 2000-lb BLU–109 penetrator bomb
body and a fuse. The highest
classification for the JDAM, its
components, and technical data is
SECRET. In addition to the JDAM tail
kit, access to accurate target coordinates,
INS/GPS capability, and operational test
and evaluation plan are essential for
successful employment.
2. GBU–12 is a 500-lb laser-guided
ballistic bomb (LGB). The LGB is a
maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
guides to a spot of laser energy reflected
off of the target. The LGB is delivered
like a normal GP warhead and the semiactive guidance corrects for many of the
normal errors inherent in any delivery
system. Laser designation for the
weapon can be provided by a variety of
laser target markers or designators. The
GBU–12 LGB consists of a laser
guidance kit, a computer control group
(CCG) and a warhead specific Air Foil
Group (AFG), that attach to the nose and
tail of MK–82 or BLU–111 500-lb GP
bomb body and a fuse. The overall
weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
3. GBU–24 is a 2000-lb laser-guided
ballistic bomb (LGB). The LGB is a
maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
guides to a spot of laser energy reflected
off of the target. The LGB is delivered
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like a normal GP warhead and the semiactive guidance corrects for many of the
normal errors inherent in any delivery
system. Laser designation for the
weapon can be provided by a variety of
laser target markers or designators. The
GBU–24 LGB consists of a laser
guidance kit, a computer control group
(CCG) and a warhead specific BSU–84
Air Foil Group (AFG), that attaches to
the tail of a MK–84 or BLU–117 2000lb GP bomb body. The overall weapon
is SECRET.
4. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
5. A determination has been made
that the recipient country can provide
substantially the same degree of
protection of sensitive technology being
released as the U.S. Government. This
sale is necessary in furtherance of U.S.
foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification. All defense articles and
services listed in this transmittal have
been authorized for release and export
to the United Arab Emirates.
6. This sale is necessary in
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
Moreover, the benefits to be derived
from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
Justification, outweigh the potential
damage that could result if the sensitive
technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15–56]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
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:
Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
5339.
SUMMARY:
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The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15–56 with
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Dated: November 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Sensitivity of Technology.
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I. Transmittal
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Transmittal No. 15–56
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: The
Government of Kuwait
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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Major Defense Equipment* ..
Other ......................................
TOTAL ...............................
$ 50 million
$ 65 million
$ 115 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services Under
Consideration for Purchase:
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required to ensure that flight crews
receive full capability of the Sniper
ATP. The OFP will be upgraded at the
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons
Division at China Lake, California, as
part of continuing support of the Kuwait
Air Force F/A–18 program.
4. The Sniper ATP will provide
classified SECRET data to the Kuwait
Air Force. Some technical information
is classified SECRET because it
describes the limitations and
effectiveness of both the aircraft and its
capabilities.
5. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware or software in this
proposed sale, the information could be
used to develop countermeasures which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made
that the recipient country can provide
the same degree of protection for the
classified and 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. All defense articles
and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and
export to the Government of Kuwait.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper
Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
Non-MDE items included in this
request are associated equipment,
spares, accessories, and airworthiness
certification. The sale will include the
integration of the ATPs on the
purchaser’s F/A–18 aircraft along with
improvements in the on-board mission
computer software suites. Also included
in this request are systems integration
and testing, software development/
integration, test sets, support
equipment, spares, repair parts,
maintenance and pilot training,
publications and technical documents,
U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related
elements of logistics, engineering and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy and
Air Force (XX–P–LCI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid:Offset
agreements associated with this
proposed sale are expected and will be
determined during negotiations between
the purchaser and contractor.
(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 NOV 2015
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act
MDE is $50 million. The total estimated
cost is $115 million.
Kuwait has requested the Sniper ATP
due to its compatibility with the latest
precision-guided weapons and
capability of detecting, identifying, and
engaging multiple moving and fixed
targets in air-to-air and air-to-ground
engagements. Integration of the Sniper
ATP on Kuwait’s F/A–18 aircraft would
enhance its ability to protect itself
against possible aggression from foreign
forces.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a friendly
country that has been, and continues to
be, an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the
Middle East. Kuwait plays a large role
in U.S. efforts to advance stability in the
Middle East, providing basing, access,
and transit for U.S. forces in the region.
The proposed sale of this equipment,
services, and support will not affect the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire
Control, Orlando, Florida.
Offset agreements associated with this
proposed sale are expected and will be
determined during negotiations between
the purchaser and contractor.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Annex
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Badge
Replacement Request Form
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The Government of Kuwait—Sniper
Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
The Government of Kuwait has
requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper
Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
Non-MDE items included in this
request are associated equipment,
spares, accessories, and airworthiness
certification. The sale will include the
above system integration on the
purchaser’s F/A–18 aircraft along with
improvements in the on-board mission
computer software suites. Operational
support for these modifications will be
provided through upgrades. Also
included in this request are systems
integration and testing, software
development/integration, test sets,
support equipment, spares, repair parts,
maintenance and pilot training,
publications and technical documents,
U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related
elements of logistics, engineering and
program support. The estimated cost of
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Transmittal No. 15–56
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The hardware and software being
purchased is being used to upgrade the
customer country’s existing F/A–l 8C/D
Hornet aircraft. Description and
classification of the hardware and
software being purchased are detailed in
the following paragraphs.
2. The Sniper Advanced Targeting
Pod (ATP), designated AN/AAQ–33,
provides positive target identification,
autonomous tracking, coordinate
generation, and precise weapons
guidance from extended standoff ranges.
The latest version of the Sniper ATP
provides an enhanced capability using
new sensors, a two-way data link,
advanced processors and automated
non-traditional intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance modes.
3. A software upgrade to the Kuwait
F/A–18 Mission Computer Operational
Flight Program (OFP) software will be
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Bonneville Power Administration
Bonneville Power
Administration (BPA), DOE.
ACTION: Notice of submission of
information collection approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) and request for comments.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, this notice announces that the
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
will submit the collection abstracted
below to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment.
The PRA submission describes the
nature of the information collection and
its expected cost and burden and
includes the actual collection
instrument.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before December 29, 2015.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15-56]
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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339.
[[Page 74097]]
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15-56 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-56
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: The Government of Kuwait
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................. $ 50 million
Other.................................... $ 65 million
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TOTAL.................................. $ 115 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
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Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
Non-MDE items included in this request are associated equipment,
spares, accessories, and airworthiness certification. The sale will
include the integration of the ATPs on the purchaser's F/A-18 aircraft
along with improvements in the on-board mission computer software
suites. Also included in this request are systems integration and
testing, software development/integration, test sets, support
equipment, spares, repair parts, maintenance and pilot training,
publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics,
engineering and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy and Air Force (XX-P-LCI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid:Offset agreements associated with this proposed sale are expected
and will be determined during negotiations between the purchaser and
contractor.
(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 NOV 2015
*as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Government of Kuwait--Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
The Government of Kuwait has requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP)
Non-MDE items included in this request are associated equipment,
spares, accessories, and airworthiness certification. The sale will
include the above system integration on the purchaser's F/A-18 aircraft
along with improvements in the on-board mission computer software
suites. Operational support for these modifications will be provided
through upgrades. Also included in this request are systems integration
and testing, software development/integration, test sets, support
equipment, spares, repair parts, maintenance and pilot training,
publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics,
engineering and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is $50
million. The total estimated cost is $115 million.
Kuwait has requested the Sniper ATP due to its compatibility with
the latest precision-guided weapons and capability of detecting,
identifying, and engaging multiple moving and fixed targets in air-to-
air and air-to-ground engagements. Integration of the Sniper ATP on
Kuwait's F/A-18 aircraft would enhance its ability to protect itself
against possible aggression from foreign forces.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an
important force for political stability and economic progress in the
Middle East. Kuwait plays a large role in U.S. efforts to advance
stability in the Middle East, providing basing, access, and transit for
U.S. forces in the region.
The proposed sale of this equipment, services, and support will not
affect the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire
Control, Orlando, Florida.
Offset agreements associated with this proposed sale are expected
and will be determined during negotiations between the purchaser and
contractor.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-56
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 hardware and software being purchased is being used to
upgrade the customer country's existing F/A-l 8C/D Hornet aircraft.
Description and classification of the hardware and software being
purchased are detailed in the following paragraphs.
2. The Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), designated AN/AAQ-33,
provides positive target identification, autonomous tracking,
coordinate generation, and precise weapons guidance from extended
standoff ranges. The latest version of the Sniper ATP provides an
enhanced capability using new sensors, a two-way data link, advanced
processors and automated non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance modes.
3. A software upgrade to the Kuwait F/A-18 Mission Computer
Operational Flight Program (OFP) software will be required to ensure
that flight crews receive full capability of the Sniper ATP. The OFP
will be upgraded at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at
China Lake, California, as part of continuing support of the Kuwait Air
Force F/A-18 program.
4. The Sniper ATP will provide classified SECRET data to the Kuwait
Air Force. Some technical information is classified SECRET because it
describes the limitations and effectiveness of both the aircraft and
its capabilities.
5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware or software in this proposed sale, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made that the recipient country can
provide the same degree of protection for the classified and 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. All defense
articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized
for release and export to the Government of Kuwait.
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