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eight (8) C–11822/AWQ Controllers,
Armament System. Also included are
spares and repair parts, support and test
equipment, communication equipment,
ferry support, publications and
technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services,
and other related elements of logistical
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy
(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 Annex attached.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: 5 July 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Israel—Excess SH–60F Sea-Hawk
Helicopter equipment and support:
The Government of Israel has
requested to procure twelve (12) T–700
GE 401C engines (ten (10) installed and
two (2) spares), eight (8) AN/APN–
194(V) Radar Altimeters; eight (8) AN/
APN–217A Doppler Radar Navigation
Sets; eight (8) AN/ARN–15l (V)2 Global
Positioning Systems; eight (8) AN/APX–
100(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Transponder Sets; eight (8) OA–8697 A/
ARD Direction Finding Groups; eight (8)
AN/ARN–118(V) NAV Receivers; eight
(8) AN/ARN–146 On Top Position
Indicators; sixteen (16) IP–1544A/ASQ–
200 Horizontal Situation Video Displays
(HSVD); eight (8) AN/ARC–174A (V)2
HF Radios; sixteen (16) AN/ARC182(V)
UHF/UHF Radios; eight (8) PIN 70600–
81010–011 Communication System
Controllers; eight (8) GAU–16 50 Caliber
Machine Guns; eight (8) M–60D/M–240
Machine Guns; eight (8) Internal
Auxiliary Fuel Tanks; sixteen (16)
External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks; and
eight (8) C–11822/AWQ Controllers,
Armament System. Also included are
spares and repair parts, support and test
equipment, communication equipment,
ferry support, publications and
technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services,
and other related elements of logistical
and program support. The estimated
cost is $300 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 strategic
regional partner, which has been, and
continues to be, an important force for
political stability and economic progress
in the Middle East.
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Israel has been approved to receive
eight (8) SH–60F Sea Hawk Helicopters
via the Excess Defense Articles (EDA)
Program under a separate notification.
That separate notification included only
the SH–60 airframes, thus this
transmittal includes all the major
components and customer-unique
requirements requested to supplement
the EDA grant transfer.
Israel has purchased four new frigates
to secure the Leviathan Natural Gas
Field. The SH–60F helicopters will be
used onboard these new frigates to
patrol and protect these gas fields as
well as other areas under threat.
The proposed sale will improve
Israel’s capability to meet current and
future threats. The SH–60F Sea-Hawk
Helicopters along with the parts,
systems, and support enumerated in this
notification will provide the capability
to perform troop/transport deployment,
communications relay, gunfire support,
and search and rescue. Secondary
missions include vertical
replenishment, combat search and
rescue, and humanitarian missions.
Israel will use the enhanced capability
as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. Israel
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
Science and Engineering Services, LLC,
Huntsville, Alabama, and General
Electric (GE) of Lynn, Massachusetts.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require the assignment of
additional U.S. Government and/or
contractor representatives to Israel.
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SAASM provides a Space-based Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that
provides reliable location and time
information in all weather at all times
and anywhere on or near the Earth
when the signal is unobstructed line of
site to four or more GPS satellites.
3. The AN/ARC–182–electronic
counter-countermeasures (ECCM) Radio
is a combined Very High Frequency
(VHF)/Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
military communications system
designed for all types of fixed-wing
aircraft and helicopters. Small and light
enough to be especially attractive for
installation in the lighter aircraft
classes, it covers the frequency bands
from 30 to 88 MHz in FM, 116 to 156
MHz in AM, 156 to 174 MHz in FM and
for the UHF band 225 to 400 MHz in
both AM and FM modes. Additionally,
a receiver-only facility covering the
band 108 to 116 MHz is provided for
navigation purposes. Channel spacing
throughout the range is at 25 KHz
intervals.
4. The AN/ARC–174A (V)2 HF Radio
provides capability to transmit and
receive on Upper Sideband (USB),
Lower Sideband (LSB), and Amplitude
Modulation (AM).
5. A determination has been made
that Government of Israel 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.
6. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to
Israel.
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Transmittal No. 16–40
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Annex
[Transmittal No. 16–27]
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The U.S. Navy primarily employed
the SH–60F as an aircraft carrier based
anti-submarine warfare aircraft and a
search and rescue support aircraft
during carrier flight operations. Unless
otherwise noted below, SH–60F
hardware and support equipment, test
equipment and maintenance spares are
UNCLASSIFIED.
2. Global Positioning System (GPS)/
Precise Positioning Service (PPS)/
Selective Availability Anti-spoofing
Module (SAASM). The GPS/PPS/
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Office of the Secretary
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Department of Defense, Defense
Security Cooperation Agency.
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:
Chandelle K. Parker, DSCA/LMO, (703)
697–9027.
SUMMARY:
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The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16–27 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 20, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
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Other ....................................
$45 million
TOTAL ..............................
$785 million
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
(i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Consideration for Purchase:
Emirates
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Seven thousand seven hundred
Major Defense Equipment *
$740 million (7,700) GBU–10 guidance kits
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Seven thousand seven hundred
(7,700) Mk–84/BLU–117 bombs
Five thousand nine hundred forty
(5,940) GBU–12 guidance kits
Five thousand nine hundred forty
(5,940) Mk–82/BLU–111 bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU–31V1
guidance kits
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Five hundred (500) Mk–84/BLU–117
bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU–31V3
guidance kits
Five hundred (500) BLU–109 bombs
Fourteen thousand six hundred forty
(14,640) FMU–152 fuzes
Non-MDE:
Also included is munitions support.
The estimated value of this possible sale
is $785 million.
(iv) Military Department: USAF (AAD,
A02)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SAA–
$113,853,132–AUG 00, YAB–
$156,304,329–AUG 02, YAC–
$874,241,603–MAR 08, AAC–
$13,467,991–JUN 11, AAD–
$11,827,867–JAN 15, AAE–
$130,000,000–OCT 15, AAF–
$310,000,000–JAN 16
(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: 15 July 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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Policy Justification
United Arab Emirates—Munitions,
Sustainment, and Support
The Government of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) requests approval to
procure seven thousand seven hundred
(7,700) GBU–10 guidance kits with
seven thousand seven hundred (7,700)
Mk–84/BLU–117 bombs, five thousand
nine hundred forty (5,940) GBU–12
guidance kits with five thousand nine
hundred forty (5,940) Mk–82/BLU–111
bombs, five hundred (500) GBU–31V1
guidance kits with five hundred (500)
Mk–84/BLU–117 bombs, five hundred
(500) GBU–31V3 guidance kits with five
hundred (500) BLU–109 bombs, and
fourteen thousand six hundred forty
(14,640) FMU–152 fuzes. This sale also
includes non-MDE munitions items.
The total estimated value of MDE is
$740 million. The overall total
estimated value is $785 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 the Levant
(ISIL). 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
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to meet current and future threats. The
UAE continues to provide host-nation
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
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 of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The UAE will have no difficulties
absorbing these munitions into its
inventory.
The munitions will be sourced
through procurement and the contractor
determined during contract
negotiations. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
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. 16–27
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 GBU–31 2,000-pound Joint
Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a
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
bombs in an all-weather condition.
JDAM can be launched from very low to
high altitudes in a dive, toss and loft, or
in straight and level flight with an onaxis or off-axis delivery. JDAM enables
multiple weapons to be directed against
single or multiple targets on a single
pass.
a. The GBU–31V1 contains the
standard 2,000-pound BLU–117 or Mk–
84 bomb body. The GBU–31V3 contains
the 2,000-pound BLU–109 penetrator
bomb body. The highest classification
for the JDAM, its components, and
technical data is SECRET.
b. Weapon accuracy depends on target
coordinates and present position as
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entered into the guidance control unit.
After weapon release, movable tail fins
guide the weapon to the target
coordinates. In addition to the tail kit,
other elements in the overall system that
are essential for successful employment
include: Access to accurate target
coordinates, INS/GPS capability, and
Operational Test and Evaluation Plan.
2. The GBU–12 is a 500-pound laserguided 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 general-purpose (GP)
warhead and the semi-active 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.
a. The 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 bomb bodies.
The overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
3. The GBU–10 is a 2,000-pound
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 semi-active 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.
a. The LGB consists of a laser
guidance kit, a CCG, and a warhead
AFG that attach to the nose and tail of
Mk–84 or BLU–117 bomb body. The
overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
4. The FMU–152 is a multi-delay,
multi-arm fuze and proximity sensor
compatible with GP blast,
fragmentation, and hardened-target
penetrator warheads. The fuze is cockpit
selectable in-flight (prior to release)
when used with JDAM weapons. The
FMU–152 interfaces with the GBU–10,
GBU–12, and GBU–31 weapons among
others. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED.
5. A determination has been made
that the UAE can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government.
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 outweigh the potential
damage that could result if the sensitive
technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons.
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7. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
UAE.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Availability (NOA) for a
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) for the Environmental
Assessment (EA) Addressing the
Closure of Former Defense Fuel
Support Point (DFSP) Moffett Field
Located in Santa Clara County,
California
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA), DoD.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) for
a Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) for the Environmental
Assessment (EA) addressing the Closure
of Former Defense Fuel Support Point
(DFSP) Moffett Field located in Santa
Clara County, CA.
AGENCY:
On May 16, 2016, DLA
published a NOA in the Federal
Register announcing the publication of
the EA addressing the Closure of DFSP
Moffett Field in Santa Clara County, CA
(81 FR 30266). The EA was available for
a 30-day public comment period that
ended June 15, 2016. The EA was
prepared as required under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969 and complies with DLA Regulation
1000.22. No comments were received
during the public comment period. This
FONSI documents the decision of DLA
to proceed with the Closure of DFSP
Moffett Field. DLA has determined that
the Proposed Action is not a major
Federal action significantly affecting the
quality of the human environment
within the context of NEPA and that no
significant impacts on the human
environment are associated with this
decision.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stacey Christenbury at 703–767–6557
during normal business hours Monday
through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. (EST) or by email: NEPA@dla.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Cooperating Agency: National
Aeronautics and Space Administration.
DLA completed an EA to address the
potential environmental consequences
associated with the proposed closure of
DFSP Moffett Field in Santa Clara
County, CA. This FONSI incorporates
the EA by reference and summarizes the
results of the analyses in the EA. The
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final EA is available in hardcopy at the
Mountain View Public Library, located
at 585 Franklin Street, Mountain View,
California 94041, Phone: (650) 903–6337
or electronically at https://www.dla.mil/
Portals/104/Documents/Energy/
Publications/E_Moffett_FinalEA_
160713.pdf?ver=2016-07-13-120724920.
Purpose and Need for Action: The
purpose of the Proposed Action is to
reduce environmental risks associated
with the five closed USTs; address two
Notices of Violation that DLA Energy,
received in March 2015 from the State
of California Water Resources Control
Board and County of Santa Clara
regarding improper UST maintenance;
and eliminate aging infrastructure no
longer required to meet the Department
of Defense mission. DLA Energy
received the Notices of Violation based
upon the State of California Water
Resources Control Board and County of
Santa Clara’s determination that DLA is
not maintaining the five USTs in
compliance with California and Santa
Clara County codes after the USTs were
emptied and cleaned in 2005. The
Proposed Action is therefore also
necessary to resolve State of California
Water Resources Control Board and
County of Santa Clara assertions that
DLA is not in compliance with the
California Code of Regulations (CCR),
Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Article
7, Underground Storage Tank
Requirements, and Unified Facilities
Criterion 3–460–0. DLA Energy is
committed to closure of these tanks, as
well as implementation of a phased
closure agreement (Phase II) with the
Santa Clara Environmental Health
Department.
Proposed Action and Alternatives:
Under the Proposed Action, DLA
proposes to permanently close DFSP
Moffett Field. Under this proposal the
fuel facility infrastructure would be
physically disconnected, abandoned in
place, dismantled, and/or demolished.
NASA would continue to be the
property owner of the parcel. The
Proposed Action involves the closure of
the five USTs and associated pipelines,
truck fill stands, high-speed aircraft
fueling hydrants, and related
infrastructure (e.g., manhole vaults,
pumps, pump houses, pump pads,
hydrants, racks, cathodic protection
system).
Description of the No Action
Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DFSP Moffett Field’s former
fuel facilities would remain in their
current nonclosure status and the State
of California Water Resources Control
Board and County of Santa Clara, would
continue to consider the site in violation
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of state and county environmental
regulations for the failure to be properly
closed. Implementation of the No
Action Alternative would leave the
DFSP Moffett Field facilities in a
caretaker status. The No Action
Alternative would not meet the purpose
of and need for the Proposed Action.
Potential Environmental Impacts: No
significant effects on environmental
resources would be expected from the
Proposed Action. Potential insignificant,
adverse effects on air quality, biological
resources, geology, water resources,
hazardous materials and waste, noise,
and transportation could be expected.
No effects on cultural resources,
environmental justice, land use, public
health and safety, socioeconomics,
recreation, utilities, or visual resources
would be expected. Details of the
environmental consequences are
discussed in the EA, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
Determination: Based on the analysis
of the Proposed Action’s potential
impacts to the human environment from
routine operations, it was concluded
that the Proposed Action would
produce no significant adverse impacts.
Human environment was interpreted
comprehensively to include the natural
and physical environment and the
relationship of people with that
environment. No significant cumulative
effects were identified. Implementation
of the Proposed Action will not violate
any Federal, state, or local laws. Based
on the results of the analyses performed
during preparation of the EA, Ms. Mary
D. Miller, Director, DLA Installation
Support, concludes that the Closure of
DFSP Moffett Field in Santa Clara
County, CA does not constitute a major
Federal action significantly affecting the
quality of the human environment
within the context of NEPA. Therefore,
an environmental impact statement for
the Proposed Action is not required.
Dated: July 20, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16-27]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
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: Chandelle K. Parker, DSCA/LMO, (703)
697-9027.
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The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16-27 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 20, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-27
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: United Arab Emirates
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $740 million
Other................................................... $45 million
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TOTAL................................................. $785 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) GBU-10 guidance kits
Seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs
Five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) GBU-12 guidance kits
Five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) Mk-82/BLU-111 bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-31V1 guidance kits
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Five hundred (500) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-31V3 guidance kits
Five hundred (500) BLU-109 bombs
Fourteen thousand six hundred forty (14,640) FMU-152 fuzes
Non-MDE:
Also included is munitions support. The estimated value of this
possible sale is $785 million.
(iv) Military Department: USAF (AAD, A02)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SAA-$113,853,132-AUG 00, YAB-
$156,304,329-AUG 02, YAC-$874,241,603-MAR 08, AAC-$13,467,991-JUN 11,
AAD-$11,827,867-JAN 15, AAE-$130,000,000-OCT 15, AAF-$310,000,000-JAN
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(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: 15 July 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
United Arab Emirates--Munitions, Sustainment, and Support
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requests approval
to procure seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) GBU-10 guidance kits
with seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs, five
thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) GBU-12 guidance kits with five
thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) Mk-82/BLU-111 bombs, five hundred
(500) GBU-31V1 guidance kits with five hundred (500) Mk-84/BLU-117
bombs, five hundred (500) GBU-31V3 guidance kits with five hundred
(500) BLU-109 bombs, and fourteen thousand six hundred forty (14,640)
FMU-152 fuzes. This sale also includes non-MDE munitions items. The
total estimated value of MDE is $740 million. The overall total
estimated value is $785 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 the Levant (ISIL). 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 to meet current and future threats. The UAE continues to
provide host-nation 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 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 of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The UAE will have no difficulties absorbing these munitions into
its inventory.
The munitions will be sourced through procurement and the
contractor determined during contract negotiations. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
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. 16-27
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 GBU-31 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a
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 bombs in an
all-weather condition. JDAM can be launched from very low to 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.
a. The GBU-31V1 contains the standard 2,000-pound BLU-117 or Mk-84
bomb body. The GBU-31V3 contains the 2,000-pound BLU-109 penetrator
bomb body. The highest classification for the JDAM, its components, and
technical data is SECRET.
b. Weapon accuracy depends on target coordinates and present
position as entered into the guidance control unit. After weapon
release, movable tail fins guide the weapon to the target coordinates.
In addition to the tail kit, other elements in the overall system that
are essential for successful employment include: Access to accurate
target coordinates, INS/GPS capability, and Operational Test and
Evaluation Plan.
2. The GBU-12 is a 500-pound 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
general-purpose (GP) warhead and the semi-active 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.
a. The 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 bomb bodies. The overall
weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
3. The GBU-10 is a 2,000-pound 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 semi-active
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.
a. The LGB consists of a laser guidance kit, a CCG, and a warhead
AFG that attach to the nose and tail of Mk-84 or BLU-117 bomb body. The
overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL.
4. The FMU-152 is a multi-delay, multi-arm fuze and proximity
sensor compatible with GP blast, fragmentation, and hardened-target
penetrator warheads. The fuze is cockpit selectable in-flight (prior to
release) when used with JDAM weapons. The FMU-152 interfaces with the
GBU-10, GBU-12, and GBU-31 weapons among others. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED.
5. A determination has been made that the UAE can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government.
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 outweigh the
potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were
revealed to unauthorized persons.
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7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the UAE.
[FR Doc. 2016-17483 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am]
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