Arms Sales Notification, 40755-40757 [2017-18148]
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Transmittal No. 17–38
Australia—ALE–70 Radio Frequency
Countermeasures (RFCM)
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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The Government of Australia has
requested the possible sale of one
thousand nine hundred fifty-two (1,952)
ALE–70(V)/T–1687A Electronic Towed
Decoy Countermeasures, publications
and technical documentation, other
technical assistance, U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical
and logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistical and
program support. The total estimated
program cost is $108.7 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 non-NATO ally and
continues to be an important force for
political stability, security, and
economic development in the Western
Pacific. It is vital to the U.S. national
interest to assist our ally in developing
and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability.
The proposed sale will improve
Australia’s F–35 survivability and will
enhance its capability to deter global
threats, strengthen its homeland
defense, and cooperate in coalition
defense initiatives. Australia 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 contractor will be
British Aerospace Enterprise (BAE),
Nashua, NH. There are no offsets
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The ALE–70 is a towed radio
frequency countermeasure designed for
deployment from the F–35 aircraft and
is comprised of electronic and
mechanical sub-assemblies to
accomplish the intended purpose. The
ALE–70 consists of three major
components: the reel/launcher
assembly, the tow line, and the T–1687
countermeasure transmitter. Upon
deployment from the aircraft, the
countermeasure transmitter is reeled out
to a prescribed distance, held in tow
behind the jet by the tow line and emits
waveforms in response to commands
from the countermeasure controller
located in the jet. The waveforms are
utilized to confuse or decoy adversary
radars or radar guided weapons.
Designed and produced by BAE Systems
of Nashua, New Hampshire, the ALE–70
employs amplifiers based on Gallium
Nitride (GaN) technology to meet
stringent output requirements.
2. The ALE–70 generates, amplifies,
and transmits signals in response to
commands from the countermeasures
controller which remains aboard the jet.
Neither the countermeasure transmitter
nor the reel/launcher assembly contains
stored information or software
representing critical program
information. As the ALE–70 contains no
software or stored waveforms/
techniques, Anti-Tampering security
measures are not required. ALE–70
hardware is classified SECRET to
protect specific data elements associated
with the performance of the
countermeasure.
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
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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. 17–29]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107 or Kathy
Valadez, (703) 697–9217; DSCA/DSA–
RAN.
SUMMARY:
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
17–29 with attached Policy Justification.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: August 23, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–29
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
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
Republic of Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$ 0 million
150 million
TOTAL ..............................
150 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services Under
Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE: Follow-On Technical
Support (FOTS) for various U.S.-origin
navy vessels and a ship repair facility in
Iraq to include procurement of spare
and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training
equipment, engineering and logistics
support services and other related
elements of logistics and program
support.
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(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX–
P–GAS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GAL,
20 May 14; GAM, 20 May 14; GAO, 3
Nov 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:
None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: August 1, 2017
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Iraq—Follow-On Technical
Support (FOTS) for U.S. Origin Navy
Vessels and a Ship Repair Facility
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
The Government of Iraq has requested
a possible sale of Follow-On Technical
Support (FOTS) for various U.S.-origin
navy vessels and a ship repair facility in
Iraq to include procurement of spare
and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training
equipment, engineering and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total program
value is $150 million.
The proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
provide for a stable, sovereign, and
democratic Iraq, capable of combating
terrorism and protecting its people and
sovereignty.
Iraq intends to use this maintenance
support to ensure the Navy is fullyoperationally capable of providing
coastal defense and security. The
various vessels to be supported are:
Patrol boats, offshore support vessels,
fast assault boats, and Rigid Hull
Inflatable Boats. The proposed sale of
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Follow-On Technical Support will
increase the Iraq Navy’s material and
operational readiness. Iraq will have no
difficulty absorbing this support into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this support will
not alter the basic military balance in
the region.
The prime contractor will be
Swiftships, LLC, Morgan City, LA.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require annual trips to Iraq and incountry presence involving U.S.
Government and contractor
representatives for technical reviews,
support and oversight for approximately
three years.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16–55]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107 or Kathy
Valadez, (703) 697–9217; DSCA/DSA–
RAN.
SUMMARY:
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
16–55 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: August 23, 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. 17-29]
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 or Kathy
Valadez, (703) 697-9217; 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 17-29 with
attached Policy Justification.
Dated: August 23, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-29
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 Republic of Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $ 0 million
Other................................................... 150 million
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TOTAL................................................. 150 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
Non-MDE: Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various U.S.-origin
navy vessels and a ship repair facility in Iraq to include procurement
of spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and
technical documentation, personnel training equipment, engineering and
logistics support services and other related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-GAS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GAL, 20 May 14; GAM, 20 May 14;
GAO, 3 Nov 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: None
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 1, 2017
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Iraq--Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for U.S. Origin
Navy Vessels and a Ship Repair Facility
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of Follow-On
Technical Support (FOTS) for various U.S.-origin navy vessels and a
ship repair facility in Iraq to include procurement of spare and repair
parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training equipment, engineering and logistics
support services, and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated total program value is $150 million.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to provide for a
stable, sovereign, and democratic Iraq, capable of combating terrorism
and protecting its people and sovereignty.
Iraq intends to use this maintenance support to ensure the Navy is
fully-operationally capable of providing coastal defense and security.
The various vessels to be supported are: Patrol boats, offshore support
vessels, fast assault boats, and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats. The
proposed sale of Follow-On Technical Support will increase the Iraq
Navy's material and operational readiness. Iraq will have no difficulty
absorbing this support into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this support will not alter the basic military
balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Swiftships, LLC, Morgan City, LA.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to
Iraq and in-country presence involving U.S. Government and contractor
representatives for technical reviews, support and oversight for
approximately three years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
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