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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 21 July 1996.
SUMMARY:
Ms.
B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601–
3740.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Transmittals 11–46 with attached
transmittal, policy justification, and
Sensitivity of Technology.
Office of the Secretary
Dated: December 13, 2011.
Morgan F. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[Transmittal Nos. 11–46]
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36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 11–46
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: Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*
Other ...................................
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TOTAL ............................. 2.3 billion.
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms
Export Control Act.
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services Under
Consideration for Purchase: (18) F–16IQ
aircraft, (24) F100–PW–229 or F110–
GE–129 Increased Performance Engines,
(120) LAU–129/A Common Rail
Launchers, (24) APG–68(V)9 radar sets,
(19) M61 20mm Vulcan Cannons, (100)
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AIM–9L/M–8/9 SIDEWINDER Missiles,
(150) AIM–7M–F1/H SPARROW
Missiles, (50) AGM–65D/G/H/K
MAVERICK Air to Ground Missiles,
(200) GBU–12 PAVEWAY II Laser
Guided Bomb Units (500 pound), (50)
GBU–10 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided
Bomb Units (2000 pound), (50) GBU–24
PAVEWAY III Laser Guided Bomb Units
(2000 pound), (22) ALQ–211 Advanced
Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare
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Suites (AIDEWS), or Advanced
Countermeasures Electronic Systems
(ACES) (ACES includes the ALQ–187
Electronic Warfare System and AN/
ALR–93 Radar Warning Receiver), (20)
AN/APX–113 Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF) Systems (without
Mode IV), (20) Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/
Inertial Navigation Systems (INS),
(Standard Positioning Service (SPS)
commercial code only), (20) AN/AAQ–
33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ–28 LITENING
Targeting Pods, (4) F–9120 Advanced
Airborne Reconnaissance Systems
(AARS) or DB–110 Reconnaissance Pods
(RECCE), (22) AN/ALE–47
Countermeasures Dispensing Systems
(CMDS), (20) Conformal Fuel Tanks
(pairs), (120) Joint Helmet Mounted
Cueing Systems (JHMCS), (20) AN/
ARC–238 Single Channel Ground and
Airborne Radio Systems, (10,000) PGU–
27A/B Ammunition, (30,000) PGU–28
Ammunition, (230) MK–84 2000 lb
General Purpose Bombs, and (800) MK–
82 500lb General Purpose Bombs. Also
included: LAU–117 Maverick
Launchers, site survey support
equipment, Joint Mission Planning
System, Ground Based Flight Simulator,
tanker support, ferry services, Cartridge
Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated
Devices (CAD/PAD), repair and return,
modification kits, spares and repair
parts, construction, publications and
technical documentation, personnel
training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support
services, ground based flight simulator,
and other related elements of logistics
support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(SAH).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS
case SAG: $1.4B: 21 Sep 11.
(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: 12 December 2011.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Iraq—F–16 Aircraft
The Government of Iraq has requested
a possible sale of (18) F–16IQ aircraft,
(24) F100PW–229 or F110–GE–129
Increased Performance Engines, (120)
LAU–129/A Common Rail Launchers,
(24) APG–68(V)9 radar sets, (19) M61
20mm Vulcan Cannons, (100) AIM–9L/
M–8/9 SIDEWINDER Missiles, (150)
AIM–7M–F1/H SPARROW Missiles,
(50) AGM–65D/G/H/K MAVERICK Air
to Ground Missiles, (200) GBU–12
PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units
(500 pound), (50) GBU–10 PAVEWAY II
Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound),
(50) GBU–24 PAVEWAY III Laser
Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (22)
ALQ–211 Advanced Integrated
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites
(AIDEWS), or Advanced
Countermeasures Electronic System
(ACES) (ACES includes the ALQ–187
Electronic Warfare System and AN/
ALR–93 Radar Warning Receiver), (20)
AN/APX–113 Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF) Systems (without
Mode IV), (20) Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/
Inertial Navigation Systems (INS),
(Standard Positioning Service (SPS)
commercial code only), (20) AN/AAQ–
33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ–28 LITENING
Targeting Pods, (4) F–9120 Advanced
Airborne Reconnaissance Systems
(AARS) or DB–110 Reconnaissance Pods
(RECCE), (22) AN/ALE–47
Countermeasures Dispensing Systems
(CMDS), (20) Conformal Fuel Tanks
(pairs), (120) Joint Helmet Mounted
Cueing Systems (JHMCS), (20) AN/
BAE Advanced Systems ..........................................................................
Boeing Corporation ..................................................................................
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (three locations) ............................
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Raytheon Company (two locations) .......................................................
Raytheon Missile Systems ......................................................................
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company ...............................................
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control ............................................
Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training And Support ...........................
Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems ........................................
Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems ................................................
Pratt & Whitney United Technology Company .....................................
General Electric Aircraft Engines ...........................................................
Goodrich ISR Systems .............................................................................
L3 Communications ................................................................................
ITT Defense Electronics and Services ....................................................
Symetrics Industries ................................................................................
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ARC–238 Single Channel Ground and
Airborne Radio Systems, (10,000) PGU–
27A/B Ammunition, (30,000) PGU–28
Ammunition, (230) MK–84 2000 lb
General Purpose Bombs, and (800) MK–
82 500lb General Purpose Bombs. Also
included: LAU–117 Maverick
Launchers, site survey support
equipment, Joint Mission Planning
System, Ground Based Flight Simulator,
tanker support, ferry services, Cartridge
Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated
Devices (CAD/PAD), repair and return,
modification kits, spares and repair
parts, construction, publications and
technical documentation, personnel
training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support
services, ground based flight simulator,
and other related elements of logistics
support. The estimated cost is $2.3
billion.
The proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
enhancing the capability of Iraq’s Air
Force. The proposed aircraft and
accompanying weapon systems will
greatly enhance Iraq’s interoperability
with the U.S. and other NATO nations,
making it a more valuable partner in an
important area of the world, as well as
supporting Iraq’s legitimate need for its
own self-defense.
The proposed sale will allow the Iraqi
Air Force to modernize its air force by
acquiring western interoperable fighter
aircraft, thereby enabling Iraq to support
both its own air defense needs and
coalition operations. The country will
have no difficulty absorbing these
aircraft 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:
Greenlawn, New York.
Seattle, Washington.
St Louis, Missouri.
Long Beach, California.
San Diego, California.
Lexington, Massachusetts.
Goleta, California.
Tucson, Arizona.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Dallas, Texas.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Garland, Texas.
Baltimore, Maryland.
East Hartford, Connecticut.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Danbury, Connecticut.
Arlington, Texas.
McLean, Virginia.
Melbourne, Florida.
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There are no known offset agreements
in connection with this proposed sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require multiple trips to Iraq
involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical
reviews/support, program management,
and training over a period of 15 years.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 11–46
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. This sale will involve the release of
sensitive technology to Iraq. The F–16IQ
is Unclassified, except as noted below.
The aircraft utilizes the F–16 airframe
and features advanced avionics and
systems. It contains the Pratt and
Whitney F–100–PW–229 or the General
Electric F–110–GE–129 engine, AN/
APG–68(V)9 radar, digital flight control
systems, internal electronic warfare
equipment, Advanced IFF (without
Mode IV), operational flight program,
and software computer programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to
Secret) elements of the F–16IQ aircraft
proposed for sale include hardware,
accessories, components, and associated
software: AN/APG–68(V)9 Radar, AN/
APX–113 Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF) without Mode IV
capability, AN/ALE–47
Countermeasures (Chaff and Flare) set,
SNIPER and/or LITENING Targeting
Pods, F–9120 Advanced Airborne
Reconnaissance Systems (AARS) and/or
DB–110 RECCE Pods, Embedded Global
Positioning System/Inertial Navigation
System with Standard Positioning
Service (SPS) commercial code only,
Advanced Countermeasures Electronic
System (ACES), Advanced Interference
Blanker Unit, Modular Mission
Computer, Have Glass I Digital Flight
Control System, and F–100 or F–110
engines. Additional sensitive areas
include operating manuals and
maintenance technical orders
containing performance information,
operating and test procedures, and other
information related to support
operations and repair. The hardware,
software, and data identified are
classified to protect vulnerabilities,
design and performance parameters, and
other similar critical information.
3. The AN/APG–68(V)9 radar is the
latest model of the APG–68 radar and
was specifically designed for foreign
military sales. This model contains the
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latest digital technology available for a
mechanically scanned antenna,
including higher processor power,
higher transmission power, more
sensitive receiver electronics, and a new
capability, Synthetic Aperture Radar
(SAR), which creates higher-resolution
ground maps from a much greater
distance than previous versions of the
APG–68. The upgrade features a 30%
increase in detection range of air targets,
a five-fold increase in processing speed,
a ten-fold increase in memory, as well
as significant improvements in all
modes, jam resistance and false alarm
rates. Complete hardware is classified
Confidential; major components and
subsystems are classified Confidential;
software is classified Secret; and the
technical data and documentation are
classified up to Secret.
4. The AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER Targeting
System is Unclassified but contains
state-of-the-art technology. Information
on performance and inherent
vulnerabilities is classified Secret. The
software (object code) is classified
Confidential. Sensitive elements include
the Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
sensors, and the AGM–65 Missile
Boresight Correlator.
5. The AN/AAQ–28 LITENING
Targeting System hardware is
Unclassified but contains state-of-the-art
technology. Information on performance
and inherent vulnerabilities is classified
Secret. The software (object code) is
classified Confidential. Sensitive
elements include the Forward Looking
Infrared (FLIR) sensors, and the AGM–
65 Missile Boresight Correlator.
6. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures
Dispensing System is a software
reprogrammable dispenser of chaff and
flares. It provides for either automatic
(via integrated Missile Warning System
input) or aircrew commanded response
dispense capabilities. Specific dispense
routines are sensitive. The export
version uses a country unique ‘‘look-up
decision tree’’ for determining dispense
routines. This software when loaded in
the ALE–47 is classified Confidential.
Increased risk of exploitation is
significantly reduced given that the
software is in executable form only, i.e.,
binary code, and the actual dispense
routines can be gained through visual
observation.
7. The AN/APX–113 Advanced
Identification Friend or Foe System is
Unclassified unless MODE IV
operational evaluator parameters are
loaded into the equipment.
8. The AN/ALQ–187 Advanced
Countermeasures Electronic System
(ACES) provides passive radar warning,
wide spectrum radio frequency
jamming, and control and management
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of the entire electronic warfare (EW)
system. It is an internally mounted
suite. The commercially developed
system software and hardware is
Unclassified. The system is classified
Secret when loaded with a U.S. derived
EW database.
9. The AIM–9M–8/9 SIDEWINDER is
a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air
missile carried by fighter aircraft.
Advanced technology in the AIM–9M
includes Active Optical Target Detector,
Gyro Optics Assembly within the
Guidance Control Section, Infrared
Countermeasures, Detection and
Rejection Circuitry, and a reduced
smoke rocket motor. The hardware,
software, and maintenance are classified
Confidential. Pilot training, technical
data and documentation, which are
necessary for performance and operating
information, are classified Secret.
10. The AIM–7M (F or H Build)
SPARROW is a semiactive, medium
range air-to-air missile designed to be
either rail or ejection launched.
Semiactive, continuous wave, homing
radar, and hydraulically-operated
control surfaces direct and stabilize the
missile on a proportional navigational
course to the target. The highest
classification level for the AIM–7
missile is Secret.
11. The PAVEWAY II/III (GBU–10/12/
24) series of laser guided bombs consists
of a guidance kit that converts existing
unguided free-fall bombs into precisionguided ‘‘smart’’ munitions. At the core
of each PAVEWAY II/III Munitions Kit
is a dumb bomb. A laser guidance kit is
integrated with each dumb bomb to add
the requisite level of accuracy. The kit
consists of a computer-controlled group
at the front end of the weapon and an
airfoil group at the back. When a target
is illuminated by a laser, either airborne
or ground-based, the guidance fins react
to signals from the control group and
steer the weapon to the target. This
precision-guided munition offers
improved accuracy over free-fall bombs,
thus providing the potential for reduced
collateral damage.
12. The AGM–65D/G/H/K MAVERICK
air-to-ground missile has an overall
classification of Secret. The Secret
aspects of the Maverick system are
tactics, information revealing its
vulnerability to countermeasures, and
counter-countermeasures. Manuals and
technical documents, which are
necessary for operational use and
organizational maintenance have
portions that are classified Confidential.
Performance and operating logic of the
countermeasures circuits are Secret.
13. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing
System (JHMCS) is a modified HGU–55/
P helmet that incorporates a visor-
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projected Heads-Up Display (HUD) to
cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air
and ground targets. This system projects
visual targeting and aircraft performance
information on the back of the helmet’s
visor, enabling the pilot to monitor this
information without interrupting his
field of view through the cockpit
canopy. This provides significant
improvement for close combat targeting
and engagement. The JHMCS hardware
is Unclassified; technical data and
documentation are classified up to
Secret.
14. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
National Security Agency hereby gives
notice of its intent to grant Voltage
Networking, LLC a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive, license to practice
the following Government-Owned
inventions as described in the
following:’’ should read ‘‘The National
Security Agency hereby gives notice of
its intent to grant Voltage Networking,
LLC a revocable exclusive license to
practice the following GovernmentOwned inventions as described in the
following:’’.
Dated: December 14, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive
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AGENCY:
National Security Agency,
Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice; correction.
AGENCY:
On November 10, 2011 (76 FR
70117–70118), DoD published a notice
titled Notice of Intent to Grant an
Exclusive License; Voltage Networking,
LLC. In the SUMMARY section, in the
fourth line, the word ‘‘non-assignable’’
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Under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972 (Title 5, United States Code
(U.S.C.), Appendix, as amended) and
the Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (Title 5, U.S.C., Section (Sec.)
552b, as amended) the Department of
Defense (DoD) announces the following
Federal Advisory Committee Meeting:
Name of Committee: Uniform
Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel
(hereafter referred to as the Panel).
DATES: January 12, 2012, from 9 a.m.–1
p.m.
ADDRESSES: Naval Heritage Center
Theater, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR
Joseph Lawrence, DFO, Uniform
Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel,
4130 Stanley Road, Suite 208, Building
1000, San Antonio, TX 78234–6012;
Telephone: (210) 295–1271 Fax: (210)
295–2789; Email Address:
Baprequests@tma.osd.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose of Meeting: The Panel will
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recommendations made to the Director
of TRICARE Management Activity, by
the Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee, regarding the Uniform
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3. Public Citizen Comments.
4. Scheduled Therapeutic Class
Reviews (Comments will follow each
agenda item):
a. Antidepressants and Non-Opioid
Pain Syndrome Agents.
b. Pulmonary-1 Agents: Short Acting
Beta Agonists.
c. Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors for
Erectile Dysfunction.
d. Designated Newly Approved Drugs
in Already-Reviewed Classes.
e. Pertinent Utilization Management
Issues.
5. Panel Discussions and Vote.
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Title 5, U.S.C., Sec. 552b, as amended,
and Title 41, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), Sec. 102–3.140
through 102–3.165, and the availability
of space, this meeting is open to the
public. Seating is limited and will be
provided only to the first 220 people
signing-in. All persons must sign-in
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Administrative Work Meeting: Prior to
the public meeting, the Panel will
conduct an Administrative Work
Meeting from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. to
discuss administrative matters of the
Panel. The Administrative Work
Meeting will be held at the Naval
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Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004.
Pursuant to Title 41, CFR, § 102–3.160,
the Administrative Work Meeting will
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the public or interested organizations
may submit written statements to the
membership of the Panel at any time or
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Written statements that do not pertain
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specific topic being discussed at a
planned meeting, then these statements
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 11-46]
36(b)(1) 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 a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21
July 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703)
601-3740.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 11-46 with
attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of
Technology.
Dated: December 13, 2011.
Morgan F. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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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: Iraq
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................ $1.3 billion.
Other................................... 1.0 billion.
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TOTAL................................. 2.3 billion.
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: (18) F-16IQ aircraft, (24)
F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines, (120) LAU-
129/A Common Rail Launchers, (24) APG-68(V)9 radar sets, (19) M61 20mm
Vulcan Cannons, (100) AIM-9L/M-8/9 SIDEWINDER Missiles, (150) AIM-7M-
F1/H SPARROW Missiles, (50) AGM-65D/G/H/K MAVERICK Air to Ground
Missiles, (200) GBU-12 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (500 pound),
(50) GBU-10 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (50) GBU-
24 PAVEWAY III Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (22) ALQ-211
Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare
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Suites (AIDEWS), or Advanced Countermeasures Electronic Systems (ACES)
(ACES includes the ALQ-187 Electronic Warfare System and AN/ALR-93
Radar Warning Receiver), (20) AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend
or Foe (AIFF) Systems (without Mode IV), (20) Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (INS),
(Standard Positioning Service (SPS) commercial code only), (20) AN/AAQ-
33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pods, (4) F-9120 Advanced
Airborne Reconnaissance Systems (AARS) or DB-110 Reconnaissance Pods
(RECCE), (22) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems (CMDS), (20)
Conformal Fuel Tanks (pairs), (120) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems
(JHMCS), (20) AN/ARC-238 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio
Systems, (10,000) PGU-27A/B Ammunition, (30,000) PGU-28 Ammunition,
(230) MK-84 2000 lb General Purpose Bombs, and (800) MK-82 500lb
General Purpose Bombs. Also included: LAU-117 Maverick Launchers, site
survey support equipment, Joint Mission Planning System, Ground Based
Flight Simulator, tanker support, ferry services, Cartridge Actuated
Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD), repair and return,
modification kits, spares and repair parts, construction, publications
and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics
support services, ground based flight simulator, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAH).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case SAG: $1.4B: 21 Sep 11.
(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: 12 December 2011.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Iraq--F-16 Aircraft
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of (18) F-16IQ
aircraft, (24) F100PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines,
(120) LAU-129/A Common Rail Launchers, (24) APG-68(V)9 radar sets, (19)
M61 20mm Vulcan Cannons, (100) AIM-9L/M-8/9 SIDEWINDER Missiles, (150)
AIM-7M-F1/H SPARROW Missiles, (50) AGM-65D/G/H/K MAVERICK Air to Ground
Missiles, (200) GBU-12 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (500 pound),
(50) GBU-10 PAVEWAY II Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (50) GBU-
24 PAVEWAY III Laser Guided Bomb Units (2000 pound), (22) ALQ-211
Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS), or
Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES) (ACES includes the
ALQ-187 Electronic Warfare System and AN/ALR-93 Radar Warning
Receiver), (20) AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF)
Systems (without Mode IV), (20) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and
Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), (Standard Positioning
Service (SPS) commercial code only), (20) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER or AN/AAQ-28
LITENING Targeting Pods, (4) F-9120 Advanced Airborne Reconnaissance
Systems (AARS) or DB-110 Reconnaissance Pods (RECCE), (22) AN/ALE-47
Countermeasures Dispensing Systems (CMDS), (20) Conformal Fuel Tanks
(pairs), (120) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS), (20) AN/
ARC-238 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems, (10,000) PGU-
27A/B Ammunition, (30,000) PGU-28 Ammunition, (230) MK-84 2000 lb
General Purpose Bombs, and (800) MK-82 500lb General Purpose Bombs.
Also included: LAU-117 Maverick Launchers, site survey support
equipment, Joint Mission Planning System, Ground Based Flight
Simulator, tanker support, ferry services, Cartridge Actuated Devices/
Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD), repair and return, modification
kits, spares and repair parts, construction, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support
services, ground based flight simulator, and other related elements of
logistics support. The estimated cost is $2.3 billion.
The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United States by enhancing the
capability of Iraq's Air Force. The proposed aircraft and accompanying
weapon systems will greatly enhance Iraq's interoperability with the
U.S. and other NATO nations, making it a more valuable partner in an
important area of the world, as well as supporting Iraq's legitimate
need for its own self-defense.
The proposed sale will allow the Iraqi Air Force to modernize its
air force by acquiring western interoperable fighter aircraft, thereby
enabling Iraq to support both its own air defense needs and coalition
operations. The country will have no difficulty absorbing these
aircraft 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:
BAE Advanced Systems................... Greenlawn, New York.
Boeing Corporation..................... Seattle, Washington.
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems St Louis, Missouri.
(three locations). Long Beach, California.
San Diego, California.
Raytheon Company (two locations)....... Lexington, Massachusetts.
Goleta, California.
Raytheon Missile Systems............... Tucson, Arizona.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company.... Fort Worth, Texas.
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Dallas, Texas.
Control.
Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training Fort Worth, Texas.
And Support.
Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Garland, Texas.
Systems.
Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems.... Baltimore, Maryland.
Pratt & Whitney United Technology East Hartford, Connecticut.
Company.
General Electric Aircraft Engines...... Cincinnati, Ohio.
Goodrich ISR Systems................... Danbury, Connecticut.
L3 Communications...................... Arlington, Texas.
ITT Defense Electronics and Services... McLean, Virginia.
Symetrics Industries................... Melbourne, Florida.
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There are no known offset agreements in connection with this
proposed sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to
Iraq involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for
technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a
period of 15 years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 11-46
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
Iraq. The F-16IQ is Unclassified, except as noted below. The aircraft
utilizes the F-16 airframe and features advanced avionics and systems.
It contains the Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW-229 or the General Electric
F-110-GE-129 engine, AN/APG-68(V)9 radar, digital flight control
systems, internal electronic warfare equipment, Advanced IFF (without
Mode IV), operational flight program, and software computer programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to Secret) elements of the F-
16IQ aircraft proposed for sale include hardware, accessories,
components, and associated software: AN/APG-68(V)9 Radar, AN/APX-113
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) without Mode IV
capability, AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures (Chaff and Flare) set, SNIPER
and/or LITENING Targeting Pods, F-9120 Advanced Airborne Reconnaissance
Systems (AARS) and/or DB-110 RECCE Pods, Embedded Global Positioning
System/Inertial Navigation System with Standard Positioning Service
(SPS) commercial code only, Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System
(ACES), Advanced Interference Blanker Unit, Modular Mission Computer,
Have Glass I Digital Flight Control System, and F-100 or F-110 engines.
Additional sensitive areas include operating manuals and maintenance
technical orders containing performance information, operating and test
procedures, and other information related to support operations and
repair. The hardware, software, and data identified are classified to
protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters, and other
similar critical information.
3. The AN/APG-68(V)9 radar is the latest model of the APG-68 radar
and was specifically designed for foreign military sales. This model
contains the latest digital technology available for a mechanically
scanned antenna, including higher processor power, higher transmission
power, more sensitive receiver electronics, and a new capability,
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground
maps from a much greater distance than previous versions of the APG-68.
The upgrade features a 30% increase in detection range of air targets,
a five-fold increase in processing speed, a ten-fold increase in
memory, as well as significant improvements in all modes, jam
resistance and false alarm rates. Complete hardware is classified
Confidential; major components and subsystems are classified
Confidential; software is classified Secret; and the technical data and
documentation are classified up to Secret.
4. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting System is Unclassified but
contains state-of-the-art technology. Information on performance and
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. The software (object
code) is classified Confidential. Sensitive elements include the
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors, and the AGM-65 Missile
Boresight Correlator.
5. The AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting System hardware is Unclassified
but contains state-of-the-art technology. Information on performance
and inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. The software (object
code) is classified Confidential. Sensitive elements include the
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors, and the AGM-65 Missile
Boresight Correlator.
6. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System is a software
reprogrammable dispenser of chaff and flares. It provides for either
automatic (via integrated Missile Warning System input) or aircrew
commanded response dispense capabilities. Specific dispense routines
are sensitive. The export version uses a country unique ``look-up
decision tree'' for determining dispense routines. This software when
loaded in the ALE-47 is classified Confidential. Increased risk of
exploitation is significantly reduced given that the software is in
executable form only, i.e., binary code, and the actual dispense
routines can be gained through visual observation.
7. The AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe System is
Unclassified unless MODE IV operational evaluator parameters are loaded
into the equipment.
8. The AN/ALQ-187 Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES)
provides passive radar warning, wide spectrum radio frequency jamming,
and control and management of the entire electronic warfare (EW)
system. It is an internally mounted suite. The commercially developed
system software and hardware is Unclassified. The system is classified
Secret when loaded with a U.S. derived EW database.
9. The AIM-9M-8/9 SIDEWINDER is a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-
air missile carried by fighter aircraft. Advanced technology in the
AIM-9M includes Active Optical Target Detector, Gyro Optics Assembly
within the Guidance Control Section, Infrared Countermeasures,
Detection and Rejection Circuitry, and a reduced smoke rocket motor.
The hardware, software, and maintenance are classified Confidential.
Pilot training, technical data and documentation, which are necessary
for performance and operating information, are classified Secret.
10. The AIM-7M (F or H Build) SPARROW is a semiactive, medium range
air-to-air missile designed to be either rail or ejection launched.
Semiactive, continuous wave, homing radar, and hydraulically-operated
control surfaces direct and stabilize the missile on a proportional
navigational course to the target. The highest classification level for
the AIM-7 missile is Secret.
11. The PAVEWAY II/III (GBU-10/12/24) series of laser guided bombs
consists of a guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall
bombs into precision-guided ``smart'' munitions. At the core of each
PAVEWAY II/III Munitions Kit is a dumb bomb. A laser guidance kit is
integrated with each dumb bomb to add the requisite level of accuracy.
The kit consists of a computer-controlled group at the front end of the
weapon and an airfoil group at the back. When a target is illuminated
by a laser, either airborne or ground-based, the guidance fins react to
signals from the control group and steer the weapon to the target. This
precision-guided munition offers improved accuracy over free-fall
bombs, thus providing the potential for reduced collateral damage.
12. The AGM-65D/G/H/K MAVERICK air-to-ground missile has an overall
classification of Secret. The Secret aspects of the Maverick system are
tactics, information revealing its vulnerability to countermeasures,
and counter-countermeasures. Manuals and technical documents, which are
necessary for operational use and organizational maintenance have
portions that are classified Confidential. Performance and operating
logic of the countermeasures circuits are Secret.
13. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified
HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-
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projected Heads-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to
air and ground targets. This system projects visual targeting and
aircraft performance information on the back of the helmet's visor,
enabling the pilot to monitor this information without interrupting his
field of view through the cockpit canopy. This provides significant
improvement for close combat targeting and engagement. The JHMCS
hardware is Unclassified; technical data and documentation are
classified up to Secret.
14. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
[FR Doc. 2011-32284 Filed 12-16-11; 8:45 am]
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