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to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems 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 Government of India can
provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology
being released as the U.S. Government.
This proposed sale is necessary to the
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
7. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
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for release and export to the
Government of India.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
DSA–RAN.
This
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Transmittal
17–12 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17–12]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
SUMMARY:
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Aaron Siegel,
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Officer, Department of Defense.
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Countermeasure Dispenser Sets (CMDS),
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of MX–20HD Electro-Optical and Infra-Red
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the systems, Osprey 50 AESA Radars,
AISREW ISR equipment, Secure
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Communications equipment,
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government Identification Friend or Foe Systems,
of Australia
aircraft modification and integration,
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
ground systems for data processing and
Major Defense Equipment *
$0.04 billion crew training, ground support
Other .....................................
$1.26 billion equipment, publications and technical
data, U.S. Government and contractor
Total ..................................
$1.30 billion
engineering, technical and logistics
(iii) Description and Quantity or
support services, flight test and
Quantities of Articles or Services under
certification, and other related elements
Consideration for Purchase:
of logistical and program support.
The Government of Australia
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
requested the sale of up to five (5)
(QCS)
Gulfstream G–550 aircraft modified to
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–D–
integrate Airborne Intelligence,
SAA & AT–D–GCA
Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Electronic Warfare (AISREW) mission
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
systems, Global Positioning System
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
(GPS) capability, secure
Contained in the Defense Article or
communications, aircraft defensive
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
systems, and whole life costs of airborne See Annex Attached.
and ground segments.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
This proposed sale includes up to five Congress: 23 JUN 2017
(5) AN/AAQ–24 (V)N Large Aircraft
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
Arms Export Control Act.
systems, and additional sub-component
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
spares. Each prime LAIRCM system will
Australia—Gulfstream G550 Aircraft
consist of: one (1) Guardian Laser
with Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance,
Terminal Assemblies (GLTA), five (5)
Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare
Infrared Missile Warning Sensors,
(AISREW) Mission Systems
(IRMWS), one (1) LAIRCM System
Processor Replacements (LSPR) MDE
The Government of Australia
items, one (1) LAIRCM System
requested the possible sale of up to five
Processor Replacements (LSPR), one (1) (5) Gulfstream G–550 aircraft modified
Control Indicator Unit Replacement
to integrate Airborne Intelligence,
(CIUR), one (1) Smart Card Assembly
Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and
(SCA), one (1) High Capacity Card
Electronic Warfare (AISREW) mission
(HCC), and one (1) User Data Memory
systems, Global Positioning System
(UDM) card. Also included are: MX–20
(GPS) capability, secure
HD Electro-Optical and Infrared
communications, aircraft defensive
systems, Osprey 50 AESA Radars,
systems; spares, including whole life
AISREW equipment, secure
costs of airborne and ground segments;
communications equipment, and
aircraft modification and integration;
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
ground systems for data processing and
Systems. These systems will be installed crew training; ground support
on up to five (5) G–550 aircraft.
equipment; publications and technical
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
data; U.S. Government and contractor
Eight (8) GLTA AN/AAQ–24 (V)N (5
engineering, technical and logistics
installed and 3 spares)
support services; flight test and
Twenty-nine (29) IRMWS (25 installed
certification; and other related elements
and 4 spares)
of logistical and program support. The
Six (6) LSPR AN/AAQ–24 (V)N (5
total estimated program cost is $1.3
installed and 1 spare)
billion.
Six (6) Embedded/GPS/INS (EGI) with
This sale will contribute to the foreign
GPS Security Devices, Airborne (5
policy and national security of the
installed and 1 spare)
United States by helping to improve the
Seven (7) Multifunctional Information
security of a major contributor to
Distribution Systems—Joint Tactical
political stability, security, and
Radio System (MIDS JTRS) (5
economic development in the Western
installed and 2 spares)
Pacific. Australia is an important Major
non-NATO Ally and partner that
Non-MDE includes:
Also included in this sale are up to
contributes significantly to
five (5) G–550 Aircraft, CIURs, SCAs,
peacekeeping and humanitarian
HCCs and UDM cards, AN/ALE–47
operations around the world. It is vital
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to the U.S. national interest to assist our
ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale supports and
complements the ongoing efforts of
Australia to modernize its Electronic
Warfare capability and increases
interoperability between the U.S. Air
Force and the Royal Australian Air
Force (RAAF). Australia will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
does not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The prime contractors will be L3 of
Greenville, TX. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
may require the assignment of up to six
(6) U.S. contractor representatives to
Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17–12
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. This sale will involve the release of
sensitive technology to Australia.
Sensitive and/or classified (up to
SECRET) elements of the proposed sale
include the AN/AAQ–24 (V)N Large
Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures
(LAIRCM) systems, Embedded/GPS/INS
(EGI) with security devices, Airborne,
Multifunctional Information
Distribution Systems—Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS JTRS), AN/ALE–47
Countermeasure Dispenser Set (CMDS),
MX–20HD Electro-Optical and Infra-Red
systems, Osprey 50 AESA Radars, and
Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance,
Reconnaissance and Electronic
(AISREW) mission system.
2. The AN/AAQ–24 (V)N LAIRCM is
a self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to
protect aircraft from infrared (IR)-guided
surface-to-air missiles. The system
features digital technology and microminiature solid state electronics. The
system operates in all conditions,
detecting incoming missiles and
jamming infrared-seeker equipped
missiles with aimed bursts of laser
energy. The LAIRCM system consists of
multiple Infrared Missile Warning
System (IRMWS) Sensors, Guardian
Laser Turret Assembly (GLTA), LAIRCM
System Processor Replacement (LSPR),
Control Indicator Unit Replacement
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(CIUR), and a classified High Capacity
Card (HCC), and User Data Memory
(UDM) card. The HCC is loaded into the
CIUR prior to flight. When the classified
HCC is not in use, it is removed from
the CIUR and placed in onboard secure
storage. LAIRCM Line Replaceable Unit
(LRU) hardware is classified SECRET
when the HCC is inserted into the CIUR.
LAIRCM system software, including
Operational Flight Program is classified
SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
The set of IRMWS Sensor units are
mounted on the aircraft exterior to
provide omni-directional protection.
The IRMWS Sensor warns of threat
missile approach by detecting radiation
associated with the rocket motor. The
IRMWS is a small, lightweight, passive,
electro-optic, threat warning device
used to detect surface-to-air missiles
fired at helicopters and low-flying fixedwing aircraft and automatically provides
countermeasures, as well as audio and
visual warning messages to the aircrew.
The basic system consists of multiple
IRMWS Sensor units, one (1) GLTA,
LSPR and CIUR. The set of IRMWS
units (each A–330 MRTT has five (5))
mounted on the aircraft exterior to
provide omni-directional protection.
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software
is SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
3. Multifunctional Information
Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS JTRS) 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 JTRS 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.
4. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure
Dispenser Set (CMDS) provides an
integrated threat-adaptive, computer
controlled capability for dispensing
chaff, flares, and active radio frequency
expendables. The AN/ALE–47 system
enhances aircraft survivability in
sophisticated threat environments.
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The threats countered by the CMDS
include radar-directed anti-aircraft
artillery (AAA), radar command-guided
missiles, radar homing guided missiles,
and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The
system is internally mounted and may
be operated as a stand-alone system or
may be integrated with other on-board
Electronic Warfare (EW) and avionics
systems. The AN/ALE–47 uses threat
data received over the aircraft interfaces
to assess the threat situation and
determine a response. Expendable
routines tailored to the immediate
aircraft and threat environment may be
dispensed using one of four operational
modes. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
Software is SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided is
UNCLASSIFIED.
5. The Embedded GPS–INS (EGI) LN–
200 is a sensor that combines GPS and
inertial sensor inputs to provide
accurate location information for
navigation and targeting. The EGI LN–
200 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS cryptovariable keys needed for the highest
GPS accuracy are classified up to
SECRET.
6. Wescam MX–20HD is a gyrostabilized, multi-spectral, multi-field of
view Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR)
system. The systems provide
surveillance laser illumination and laser
designation through use of an externally
mounted turret sensor unit and
internally mounted master control.
Sensor video imagery is displayed in the
aircraft real time and may be recorded
for subsequent ground analysis.
Hardware is UNCLASSIFED. Technical
data and documentation to be provided
is UNCLASSIFIED.
7. The Osprey family of surveillance
radars provides second generation
Active Electronically Scanned Array
(AESA) surveillance capability as the
primary sensor on airborne assets. The
Osprey radars are at a high technology
readiness level and are in production for
fixed and rotary wing applications. This
Osprey configuration employs a sidelooking radar. Osprey radars provide a
genuine multi-domain capability, with
high performance sea surveillance,
notably against ‘‘difficult targets, land
surveillance with wide swath, very high
resolution ground mapping small and
low speed ground target indication, high
performance air to air surveillance,
tracking and intercept.
8. The AISREW mission system
provides near-real-time information to
tactical forces, combatant commanders
and national-level authorities across the
spectrum of conflict. The mission
system can forward gathered
information in a variety of formats via
secured communications systems. Most
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hardware used in this AISREW system
is generic and commercially available.
However, if any of the specialized
hardware or publications are lost, the
information could provide insight into
many critical U.S. capabilities.
Information gained could be used to
develop countermeasures as well as
offensive and defensive counter-tactics.
9. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures or
equivalent system which might reduce
system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
10. A determination has been made
that Australia 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.
11. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to
Australia.
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Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16–75]
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
DSA–RAN.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Transmittal
16–75 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: July 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17-12]
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 an arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or
Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-12 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-12
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $0.04 billion
Other................................................... $1.26 billion
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Total................................................. $1.30 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
The Government of Australia requested the sale of up to five (5)
Gulfstream G-550 aircraft modified to integrate Airborne Intelligence,
Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (AISREW) mission
systems, Global Positioning System (GPS) capability, secure
communications, aircraft defensive systems, and whole life costs of
airborne and ground segments.
This proposed sale includes up to five (5) AN/AAQ-24 (V)N Large
Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems, and additional sub-
component spares. Each prime LAIRCM system will consist of: one (1)
Guardian Laser Terminal Assemblies (GLTA), five (5) Infrared Missile
Warning Sensors, (IRMWS), one (1) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements
(LSPR) MDE items, one (1) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR),
one (1) Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), one (1) Smart Card
Assembly (SCA), one (1) High Capacity Card (HCC), and one (1) User Data
Memory (UDM) card. Also included are: MX-20 HD Electro-Optical and
Infrared systems, Osprey 50 AESA Radars, AISREW equipment, secure
communications equipment, and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Systems. These systems will be installed on up to five (5) G-550
aircraft.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Eight (8) GLTA AN/AAQ-24 (V)N (5 installed and 3 spares)
Twenty-nine (29) IRMWS (25 installed and 4 spares)
Six (6) LSPR AN/AAQ-24 (V)N (5 installed and 1 spare)
Six (6) Embedded/GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS Security Devices, Airborne (5
installed and 1 spare)
Seven (7) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) (5 installed and 2 spares)
Non-MDE includes:
Also included in this sale are up to five (5) G-550 Aircraft,
CIURs, SCAs, HCCs and UDM cards, AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser
Sets (CMDS), MX-20HD Electro-Optical and Infra-Red systems, Osprey 50
AESA Radars, AISREW ISR equipment, Secure Communications equipment,
Identification Friend or Foe Systems, aircraft modification and
integration, ground systems for data processing and crew training,
ground support equipment, publications and technical data, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services, flight test and certification, and other related elements of
logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (QCS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-D-SAA & AT-D-GCA
(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: 23 JUN 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--Gulfstream G550 Aircraft with Airborne Intelligence,
Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (AISREW) Mission
Systems
The Government of Australia requested the possible sale of up to
five (5) Gulfstream G-550 aircraft modified to integrate Airborne
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare
(AISREW) mission systems, Global Positioning System (GPS) capability,
secure communications, aircraft defensive systems; spares, including
whole life costs of airborne and ground segments; aircraft modification
and integration; ground systems for data processing and crew training;
ground support equipment; publications and technical data; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support
services; flight test and certification; and other related elements of
logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is
$1.3 billion.
This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
major contributor to political stability, security, and economic
development in the Western Pacific. Australia is an important Major
non-NATO Ally and partner that contributes significantly to
peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital
to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale supports and complements the ongoing efforts of
Australia to modernize its Electronic Warfare capability and increases
interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian
Air Force (RAAF). Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment does not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be L3 of Greenville, TX. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of
up to six (6) U.S. contractor representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-12
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. This sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to
Australia. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the
proposed sale include the AN/AAQ-24 (V)N Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems, Embedded/GPS/INS (EGI) with security
devices, Airborne, Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--
Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS), AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure
Dispenser Set (CMDS), MX-20HD Electro-Optical and Infra-Red systems,
Osprey 50 AESA Radars, and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance,
Reconnaissance and Electronic (AISREW) mission system.
2. The AN/AAQ-24 (V)N LAIRCM is a self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from infrared (IR)-
guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features digital technology
and micro-miniature solid state electronics. The system operates in all
conditions, detecting incoming missiles and jamming infrared-seeker
equipped missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system
consists of multiple Infrared Missile Warning System (IRMWS) Sensors,
Guardian Laser Turret Assembly (GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor
Replacement (LSPR), Control Indicator Unit Replacement
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(CIUR), and a classified High Capacity Card (HCC), and User Data Memory
(UDM) card. The HCC is loaded into the CIUR prior to flight. When the
classified HCC is not in use, it is removed from the CIUR and placed in
onboard secure storage. LAIRCM Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) hardware is
classified SECRET when the HCC is inserted into the CIUR. LAIRCM system
software, including Operational Flight Program is classified SECRET.
Technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
The set of IRMWS Sensor units are mounted on the aircraft exterior
to provide omni-directional protection. The IRMWS Sensor warns of
threat missile approach by detecting radiation associated with the
rocket motor. The IRMWS is a small, lightweight, passive, electro-
optic, threat warning device used to detect surface-to-air missiles
fired at helicopters and low-flying fixed-wing aircraft and
automatically provides countermeasures, as well as audio and visual
warning messages to the aircrew. The basic system consists of multiple
IRMWS Sensor units, one (1) GLTA, LSPR and CIUR. The set of IRMWS units
(each A-330 MRTT has five (5)) mounted on the aircraft exterior to
provide omni-directional protection. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software
is SECRET. Technical data and documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
3. Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS JTRS) 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 JTRS 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.
4. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Set (CMDS) provides an
integrated threat-adaptive, computer controlled capability for
dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The
AN/ALE-47 system enhances aircraft survivability in sophisticated
threat environments.
The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-
aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing
guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system is
internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or may
be integrated with other on-board Electronic Warfare (EW) and avionics
systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the aircraft
interfaces to assess the threat situation and determine a response.
Expendable routines tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat
environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes.
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software is SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided is UNCLASSIFIED.
5. The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) LN-200 is a sensor that combines GPS
and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location information for
navigation and targeting. The EGI LN-200 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS
crypto-variable keys needed for the highest GPS accuracy are classified
up to SECRET.
6. Wescam MX-20HD is a gyro-stabilized, multi-spectral, multi-field
of view Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system. The systems provide
surveillance laser illumination and laser designation through use of an
externally mounted turret sensor unit and internally mounted master
control. Sensor video imagery is displayed in the aircraft real time
and may be recorded for subsequent ground analysis. Hardware is
UNCLASSIFED. Technical data and documentation to be provided is
UNCLASSIFIED.
7. The Osprey family of surveillance radars provides second
generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance
capability as the primary sensor on airborne assets. The Osprey radars
are at a high technology readiness level and are in production for
fixed and rotary wing applications. This Osprey configuration employs a
side-looking radar. Osprey radars provide a genuine multi-domain
capability, with high performance sea surveillance, notably against
``difficult targets, land surveillance with wide swath, very high
resolution ground mapping small and low speed ground target indication,
high performance air to air surveillance, tracking and intercept.
8. The AISREW mission system provides near-real-time information to
tactical forces, combatant commanders and national-level authorities
across the spectrum of conflict. The mission system can forward
gathered information in a variety of formats via secured communications
systems. Most hardware used in this AISREW system is generic and
commercially available. However, if any of the specialized hardware or
publications are lost, the information could provide insight into many
critical U.S. capabilities. Information gained could be used to develop
countermeasures as well as offensive and defensive counter-tactics.
9. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent system which might
reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
10. A determination has been made that Australia 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.
11. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Australia.
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