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Samuel D. Rauch III,
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Fisheries Service.
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The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; 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
17–34 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: August 2, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–34
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 * .............................
Other ..................................
$100.0 million
$1.4 million
TOTAL ............................
$101.4 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) Multifunctional
Information Distribution Systems—
Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS
JTRS) with four channel Concurrent
Multi-Network (CMN–4)
Thirty-nine (39) AN/ALQ–214A(V)4
Countermeasure Systems
Non-MDE includes: Also included in
this sale are system integration and
testing, software development/
integration, test sets and support
equipment, spare and repair parts,
publications and technical documents,
U.S. Government and contractor
technical assistance, and other related
elements of logistical and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX–
P–GQF A1)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
AT–P–SAF—$2.2B—02 May 07 (F/A–
18F aircraft procurement)
AT–P–GQY—$358M—6 May 11 (first
AF/A–18F sustainment)
AT–P–LEN—$992M—13 September 12
(Airborne Electronic Attack kit
procurement)
AT–P–SCI—$1.3B—4 July 13 (EA–18G
aircraft procurement)
(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: July 10, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia—Upgrades for F/A–18E/F
Super Hornet Aircraft
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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
The Government of Australia
requested the possible sale of thirty-two
(32) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS JTRS) with four channel
Concurrent Multi-Network (CMN–4),
and thirty-nine (39) AN/ALQ–214A(V)4
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Countermeasure Systems. This will also
include all system integration and
testing, component improvement, test
and tools equipment upgrades, support
equipment replenishment, supply
support, publications and technical
document updates, personnel training
and training equipment upgrades,
aircrew trainer device upgrades, U.S.
Government and contractor technical
assistance and other related elements of
logistical and program support. The
total estimated program cost is $101.4
million.
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 will improve
Australia’s capability in current and
future coalition efforts. This equipment
will help the Royal Australian Air Force
better communicate with and protect its
F/A–18 aircraft, and the addition of
MIDS JTRS will accomplish the goal of
making U.S. and Australian aircraft
more interoperable when supporting
operational forces. 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 the
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
may require the assignment of U.S.
contractor representatives to Australia
which will be determined at a later date.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. Multifunctional Information
Distribution System (MIDS) Joint
Tactical Radio System (JTRS)
Concurrent Multi-Network (CMN–4) is
classified CONFIDENTIAL. MIDS JTRS
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CMN–4 is a secure data and voice
communication network using the Link16 architecture. The system provides
enhanced situational awareness,
positive identification of participants
with the network, secure fighter-tofighter connectivity, and secure voice
capability. It provides three major
functions: Air Control, Wide Area
Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter.
The MIDS JTRS CMN–4 can be used to
transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-toSurface and Fighter-to-Fighter scenarios.
2. The AN/ALQ–214A(V)4 is an
advanced airborne Integrated Defensive
Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM)
programmable modular automated
system capable of intercepting,
identifying, processing received radar
signals (pulsed and continuous) and
applying an optimum probability of
survival from a variety of surface-to-air
and air-to-air RF threats. The system
operates in a standalone or Electronic
Warfare (EW) suite mode. In the EW
suite mode, the system operates various
dispensable countermeasures and the
onboard radar in the F/A–18E/F in a
coordinated, non-interference manner,
sharing information for enhanced
information. The ALQ–214 was
designed to operate in a high-density
Electromagnetic Hostile Environment
with the ability to identify and counter
a wide variety of multiple threats
including those with Doppler
characteristics. Hardware with the AN/
ALQ–214A(V)4 is classified
CONFIDENTIAL.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to
Australia.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17-34]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text
of an arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217,
kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; 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 17-34 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: August 2, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-34
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 *.............................. $100.0 million
Other.................................................. $1.4 million
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TOTAL................................................ $101.4 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) with four channel Concurrent Multi-
Network (CMN-4)
Thirty-nine (39) AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 Countermeasure Systems
Non-MDE includes: Also included in this sale are system integration
and testing, software development/integration, test sets and support
equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical
documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and
other related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-GQF A1)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
AT-P-SAF--$2.2B--02 May 07 (F/A-18F aircraft procurement)
AT-P-GQY--$358M--6 May 11 (first AF/A-18F sustainment)
AT-P-LEN--$992M--13 September 12 (Airborne Electronic Attack kit
procurement)
AT-P-SCI--$1.3B--4 July 13 (EA-18G aircraft procurement)
(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: July 10, 2017.
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--Upgrades for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft
The Government of Australia requested the possible sale of thirty-
two (32) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS JTRS) with four channel Concurrent Multi-Network
(CMN-4), and thirty-nine (39) AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 Countermeasure Systems.
This will also include all system integration and testing, component
improvement, test and tools equipment upgrades, support equipment
replenishment, supply support, publications and technical document
updates, personnel training and training equipment upgrades, aircrew
trainer device upgrades, U.S. Government and contractor technical
assistance and other related elements of logistical and program
support. The total estimated program cost is $101.4 million.
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 will improve Australia's capability in current
and future coalition efforts. This equipment will help the Royal
Australian Air Force better communicate with and protect its F/A-18
aircraft, and the addition of MIDS JTRS will accomplish the goal of
making U.S. and Australian aircraft more interoperable when supporting
operational forces. 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 the Harris Corporation, Melbourne,
FL. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with
this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of
U.S. contractor representatives to Australia which will be determined
at a later date.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-34
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. Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint
Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Concurrent Multi-Network (CMN-4) is
classified CONFIDENTIAL. MIDS JTRS CMN-4 is a secure data and voice
communication network using the Link-16 architecture. The system
provides enhanced situational awareness, positive identification of
participants with the network, secure fighter-to-fighter connectivity,
and secure voice capability. It provides three major functions: Air
Control, Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter. The MIDS JTRS
CMN-4 can be used to transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface and
Fighter-to-Fighter scenarios.
2. The AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 is an advanced airborne Integrated Defensive
Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable modular automated
system capable of intercepting, identifying, processing received radar
signals (pulsed and continuous) and applying an optimum probability of
survival from a variety of surface-to-air and air-to-air RF threats.
The system operates in a standalone or Electronic Warfare (EW) suite
mode. In the EW suite mode, the system operates various dispensable
countermeasures and the onboard radar in the F/A-18E/F in a
coordinated, non-interference manner, sharing information for enhanced
information. The ALQ-214 was designed to operate in a high-density
Electromagnetic Hostile Environment with the ability to identify and
counter a wide variety of multiple threats including those with Doppler
characteristics. Hardware with the AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 is classified
CONFIDENTIAL.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Australia.
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