36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 72180-72182 [2011-30092]

Download as PDF 72180 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 225 / Tuesday, November 22, 2011 / Notices Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. ACTION: Notice. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sauntia S. Warfield, (202) 418–5084. Sauntia S. Warfield, Assistant Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2011–30263 Filed 11–18–11; 4:15 pm] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6351–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Nov 21, 2011 Jkt 226001 requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 11–36 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the that the times or dates of these or any future meetings change, an announcement of the change, along with the new time and place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.cftc.gov. Dated: November 17, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–36] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 225 / Tuesday, November 22, 2011 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES $ 25 million 9X–2 SIDEWINDER Block II All-UpRound Missiles, 8 CATM–9X–2 Captive Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of TOTAL ........................... $ 52 million Air Training Missiles, 4 CATM–9X–2 Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Block II Missile Guidance Units, 2 AIM– Arms Export Control Act, as amended (iii) Description and Quantity or 9X–2 Block II Tactical Guidance Units, Quantities of Articles or Services under 2 Dummy Air Training Missiles, (i) Prospective Purchaser: Malaysia. Consideration for Purchase: 20 AIM– containers, missile support and test (ii) Total Estimated Value: equipment, provisioning, spare and * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export repair parts, personnel training and Major Defense Equipment* .. $ 27 million Control Act. Transmittal No. 11–36 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Nov 21, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 EN22NO11.002</GPH> Other ..................................... 72181 72182 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 225 / Tuesday, November 22, 2011 / Notices The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require travel of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Malaysia on a temporary basis for program technical support and management oversight. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Policy Justification Transmittal No. 11–36 Malaysia—AIM–9X–2 SIDEWINDER Missiles The Government of Malaysia has requested a possible sale of 20 AIM–9X– 2 SIDEWINDER Block II All-Up-Round Missiles, 8 CATM–9X–2 Captive Air Training Missiles, 4 CATM–9X–2 Block II Missile Guidance Units, 2 AIM–9X–2 Block II Tactical Guidance Units, 2 Dummy Air Training Missiles, containers, missile support and test equipment, provisioning, spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $52 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 friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in East Asia. The Royal Malaysian Air Force is modernizing its fighter aircraft to better support its own air defense needs. The proposed sale of AIM–9X–2 missiles will enhance Malaysia’s interoperability with the U.S. and among other South East Asian nations, making it a more valuable partner in an increasingly important area of the world. The proposed sale of this weapon system will not alter the basic military balance in the region. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (AAD). (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: 8 November 2011. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Nov 21, 2011 Jkt 226001 Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AIM–9X–2 SIDEWINDER Block II Missile represents a substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the AIM– 9M and replaces the AIM–9X–1 Block I missile configuration. The missile includes a high off bore-sight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the AIM–9X–2 missile. The software continues to be modified via a pre-planned product improvement (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-countermeasures capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will be released. 2. The AIM–9X–2 will result in the transfer of sensitive technology and information. The equipment, hardware, and documentation are classified Confidential. The software and operational performance are classified Secret. The seeker/guidance control section and the target detector are Confidential and contain sensitive stateof-the-art technology. Manuals and technical documentation that are necessary or support operational use and organizational management are PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 classified up to Secret. Performance and operating logic of the countercountermeasures circuits are classified Secret. The hardware, software, and data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters and similar critical information. 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 that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. [FR Doc. 2011–30092 Filed 11–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–40] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. 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. SUMMARY: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 11–40 with attached transmittal and policy justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: November 17, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 11-36]


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: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 11-36 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 17, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 11-36

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: Malaysia.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

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Major Defense Equipment*................................    $ 27 million
Other...................................................    $ 25 million
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    TOTAL...............................................    $ 52 million
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    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 20 AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block 
II All-Up-Round Missiles, 8 CATM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles, 4 
CATM-9X-2 Block II Missile Guidance Units, 2 AIM-9X-2 Block II Tactical 
Guidance Units, 2 Dummy Air Training Missiles, containers, missile 
support and test equipment, provisioning, spare and repair parts, 
personnel training and

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training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (AAD).
    (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: 8 November 2011.
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    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
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Policy Justification

Malaysia--AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Missiles
    The Government of Malaysia has requested a possible sale of 20 AIM-
9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block II All-Up-Round Missiles, 8 CATM-9X-2 Captive Air 
Training Missiles, 4 CATM-9X-2 Block II Missile Guidance Units, 2 AIM-
9X-2 Block II Tactical Guidance Units, 2 Dummy Air Training Missiles, 
containers, missile support and test equipment, provisioning, spare and 
repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications 
and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance 
and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $52 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 friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in East 
Asia.
    The Royal Malaysian Air Force is modernizing its fighter aircraft 
to better support its own air defense needs. The proposed sale of AIM-
9X-2 missiles will enhance Malaysia's interoperability with the U.S. 
and among other South East Asian nations, making it a more valuable 
partner in an increasingly important area of the world.
    The proposed sale of this weapon system will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company in 
Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require travel of U.S. 
Government or contractor representatives to Malaysia on a temporary 
basis for program technical support and management oversight.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

Transmittal No. 11-36

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 AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block II Missile represents a 
substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance 
over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X-1 Block I missile 
configuration. The missile includes a high off bore-sight seeker, 
enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of 
attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing 
System. The software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the 
AIM-9X-2 missile. The software continues to be modified via a pre-
planned product improvement (P\3\I) program in order to improve its 
counter-countermeasures capabilities. No software source code or 
algorithms will be released.
    2. The AIM-9X-2 will result in the transfer of sensitive technology 
and information. The equipment, hardware, and documentation are 
classified Confidential. The software and operational performance are 
classified Secret. The seeker/guidance control section and the target 
detector are Confidential and contain sensitive state-of-the-art 
technology. Manuals and technical documentation that are necessary or 
support operational use and organizational management are classified up 
to Secret. Performance and operating logic of the counter-
countermeasures circuits are classified Secret. The hardware, software, 
and data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design 
and performance parameters and similar critical information.
    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 that might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.

[FR Doc. 2011-30092 Filed 11-21-11; 8:45 am]
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