36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 31899-31902 [2013-12562]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 28, 2013 / Notices In the Matter of Baby Matters, LLC, CPSC Docket No. 13–1. Federal Register Citation of Previous Announcement: Vol. 78, No. 93, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, page 29205. Announced Time and Date of Second Prehearing Conference: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:00 a.m. Eastern. The prehearing conference scheduled for May 23, 2013 will be continued to a later date, if necessary. CONTACT PERSON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Regina Maye, Paralegal Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard ALJ Program, (212) 825–1230. Dated: May 22, 2013. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–12575 Filed 5–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DOD–2013–OS–0111] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Logistics Agency, DoD. 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POLC shall provide records management of police operations, including property, incident reports, blotters, qualifications, dispatching, and other police information management considerations. The tool will allow authorized users the capability to collect, store, and access sensitive law enforcement information gathered by Police Officers. The tool will allow DLA Police to automate many police operational functions and assist with crime rate and trend analysis. Relevant law enforcement matters include, but are not limited to; traffic accidents, illegal parking, firearms records, suspicious activity, response to calls for service, criminal activity, alarm activations, medical emergencies, witnesses, victims, or suspect in a police matter, or any other situation which warrants police contact as outlined in DoD Directives and DLA Policy. In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 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Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection This POLC system contains the following categories of records: Individual’s name, address and telephone number; social security number (not in all matters); driver’s license number; Reports of Preliminary Inquiry; Criminal Information Reports; Reports of Investigation; Police Incident Reports; Crime Vulnerability Assessments; statements of witnesses, subjects, and victims; photographs; data collection reports; and other related papers by DLA Police Officers, Federal, State, and local law enforcement and investigative agencies. Dated: May 22, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–12549 Filed 5–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–22] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 28, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:46 May 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 13–22 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 Dated: May 22, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 EN28MY13.014</GPH> 31900 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 28, 2013 / Notices Transmittal No. 13–22 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 21 May 2013 Policy Justification Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $747 million $ 76 million TOTAL ............................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea. (ii) Total Estimated Value: $823 million The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale of weapons in support of a potential Direct Commercial Sale of F–15 SE aircraft. These aircraft weapons include the following: 274 AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) 6 AIM–120C–7 AMRAAM Guidance Sections 362 Joint Directed Attach Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, BLU–109/KMU– 557C/B (GBU–31) w/SAASM/AJ 780 JDAM Tail Kits, MK–82/BLU–111 KMU572C/B (GBU–38) w/SAASM/AJ 6 MK–82 Filled, Inert Bombs 170 JDAM Tail Kits, MK–84/BLU–117 KMU–556C/B (GBU–31) w/SAASM/ AJ 1312 FMU–152A/B Fuzes (FZU–63 Initiator) 542 GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bombs 170 BLU–117 2000LB General Purpose Bombs 362 BLU–109 2000LB Penetrators 4 BLU–109 Inert Bombs 154 AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) Tactical Missiles w/DSU–41 33 CATM AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) Captive Air Training Missiles 7 AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) CATM Guidance Units 14 AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) Tactical Guidance Unit Also included are containers, missile support and test equipment, provisioning, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other related elements of program support. The estimated cost will be $823 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by meeting the legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation. The ROK continues to be an important force for peace, political stability, and economic progress in North East Asia. The proposed sale will provide the ROK with aircraft weapons for the F– 15SE. These aircraft and weapons will provide the ROK with a credible defense capability to deter aggression in the region and ensure interoperability with US forces. The ROK will use the (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale of weapons in support of a potential Direct Commerical Sale of F–15 SE aircraft. These aircraft weapons include the following: 274 AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) 6 AIM–120C–7 AMRAAM Guidance Sections 362 Joint Directed Attach Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, BLU–109/KMU– 557C/B (GBU–31) w/SAASM/AJ 780 JDAM Tail Kits, MK–82/BLU–111 KMU572C/B (GBU–38) w/SAASM/AJ 6 MK–82 Filled, Inert Bombs 170 JDAM Tail Kits, MK–84/BLU–117 KMU–556C/B (GBU–31) w/SAASM/ AJ 1312 FMU–152A/B Fuzes (FZU–63 Initiator) 542 GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bombs 170 BLU–117 2000LB General Purpose Bombs 362 BLU–109 2000LB Penetrators 4 BLU–109 Inert Bombs 154 AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) Tactical Missiles w/DSU–41 33 CATM AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) Captive Air Training Missiles 7 AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) CATM Guidance Units 14 AIM–9X–2 (Blk II) Tactical Guidance Unit Also included are containers, missile support and test equipment, provisioning, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other related elements of program support. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (BCO) and Navy (AKZ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case BAI–$1.7B—Pending (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:46 May 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 Republic of Korea—F–15SE Aircraft Weapons PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31901 enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense. Additionally, operational control (OPCON) will transfer from US Forces Korea/ Combined Forces Command (USFK/ CFC) to the ROK’s Korea Command (KORCOM) in 2015. This upgrade will enhance the capability needed to support OPCON transfer. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona; The Boeing Corporation in St Louis, Missouri; Lockheed Martin Missile and Space in Bethesda, Maryland; and Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, Connecticut. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with these potential sales. Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Korea involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a period of eight years. U.S. contractor representatives will be required in Korea to conduct modification kit installation, testing, and training. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 13–22 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–120C–7 is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) designed to engage an enemy well before the pilot can see it. It improves the aerial capabilities of U.S. and allied aircraft to meet the threat of enemy airto-air weapons. The AIM–120C–7 AMRAAM hardware, including the missile guidance section, is classified. The AIM–120C–7 has improved homing and greater range than previous versions. 2. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into precision-guided ‘‘smart’’ munitions. By adding a new tail section containing Inertial Navigation System (INS) guidance/Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance to MK–82, MK–84 and BLU–109 bombs, the cost effective JDAM provides highly accurate weapon delivery in any ‘‘flyable’’ weather. The E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 31902 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 28, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES INS, using updates from the GPS, helps guide the bomb to the target via the use of movable tail fins. The JDAM AUR (All Up Round) and all of its components are unclassified, technical data for JDAM is classified. 3. The FMU–152A/B Fuze is a multifunction hard/soft target fuzing system developed for use in the MK80series, BLU–109, BLU–110, BLU–111, BLU– 113, BLU–117, BLU–122, and in conjunction with JDAM and Paveway weapon kits with high drag and low drag tail kits. In addition to impact/post impact delay, the fuze is capable of accepting a signal from a separate proximity sensor. The key features of the FMU–152A/B include ease of installation and preparation for flight, compatibility with the proximity sensor fire signal, ability to sense a high drag delivery and the ability to manually set the arming and event times prior to takeoff, or electronically set them by cockpit selection prior to bomb release. The FMU–152A/B is unclassified. 4. The GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) is a 250 lb class all-up round (AUR) that provides greater than 50 nm standoff range. The SDB I is a day or night adverse weather weapon with a precision engagement capability against fixed or stationary targets. The warhead is a high-strength steel penetration design with a blast or fragmentation capability. The SDB I is a Global Positioning System (GPS) guided weapon aided by Inertial Navigation System (INS). The SDB I includes an integrated height of burst (HoB) sensor that provides the weapon with an airburst capability. The SDB I AUR and all of its components are unclassified. Technical data for SDB I is classified VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:46 May 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 5. The BLU–117 is a 2,000 lb class General Purpose Bomb with a steel body and nose section for a proximity sensor, mechanical fuze adapter booster, or a penetrating nose plug. There is also a well in the aft section for a tail electric fuze. It is compatible with proximity sensor and mechanical/electrical/ electronic fuzes. It uses a conical fin or laser/GPS guidance airfoil kit. The BLU–117 is unclassified. 6. The BLU–109 is a 2,000 lb class hard target penetrator warhead. It is typically detonated by an FMU–143 series tail fuze. The absence of a nose fuze well (cavity) makes the nose stronger and the weapon’s base plate is reinforced to better protect the fuze from the shock of impact. The BLU–109 is not used as a standalone free fall bomb; it is a warhead for the following guided bombs and missiles: GBU–10, GBU–24, and GBU–31(v)3. The BLU–109 is unclassified. 7. The AIM–9X–2 SIDEWINDER Missile represents substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the AIM–9M and replaces the AIM–9X Block I Missile configuration. The missile includes an 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 equipment, hardware, documentation, software and operational performance are classified. Performance and operating logic of the countercountermeasures circuits are also classified. The AIM–9X–2 will result in the transfer of sensitive technology and information. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8. 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. 2013–12562 Filed 5–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–24] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. 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. 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 13–24 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: May 22, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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[Transmittal Nos. 13-22]


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 
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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 13-22 with attached transmittal, policy justification, 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 22, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-22
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: Republic of Korea.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $747 million
Other...................................  $ 76 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $823 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a 
possible sale of weapons in support of a potential Direct Commerical 
Sale of F-15 SE aircraft. These aircraft weapons include the following:

274 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
6 AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Guidance Sections
362 Joint Directed Attach Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, BLU-109/KMU-557C/B 
(GBU-31) w/SAASM/AJ
780 JDAM Tail Kits, MK-82/BLU-111 KMU572C/B (GBU-38) w/SAASM/AJ
6 MK-82 Filled, Inert Bombs
170 JDAM Tail Kits, MK-84/BLU-117 KMU-556C/B (GBU-31) w/SAASM/AJ
1312 FMU-152A/B Fuzes (FZU-63 Initiator)
542 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs
170 BLU-117 2000LB General Purpose Bombs
362 BLU-109 2000LB Penetrators
4 BLU-109 Inert Bombs
154 AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) Tactical Missiles w/DSU-41
33 CATM AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) Captive Air Training Missiles
7 AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) CATM Guidance Units
14 AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) Tactical Guidance Unit
    Also included are containers, missile support and test equipment, 
provisioning, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel 
training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical 
support, and other related elements of program support.

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (BCO) and Navy (AKZ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case BAI-$1.7B--Pending
    (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: 21 May 2013

Policy Justification

Republic of Korea--F-15SE Aircraft Weapons

    The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a 
possible sale of weapons in support of a potential Direct Commercial 
Sale of F-15 SE aircraft. These aircraft weapons include the following:

274 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
6 AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Guidance Sections
362 Joint Directed Attach Munition (JDAM) Tail Kits, BLU-109/KMU-557C/B 
(GBU-31) w/SAASM/AJ
780 JDAM Tail Kits, MK-82/BLU-111 KMU572C/B (GBU-38) w/SAASM/AJ
6 MK-82 Filled, Inert Bombs
170 JDAM Tail Kits, MK-84/BLU-117 KMU-556C/B (GBU-31) w/SAASM/AJ
1312 FMU-152A/B Fuzes (FZU-63 Initiator)
542 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs
170 BLU-117 2000LB General Purpose Bombs
362 BLU-109 2000LB Penetrators
4 BLU-109 Inert Bombs
154 AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) Tactical Missiles w/DSU-41
33 CATM AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) Captive Air Training Missiles
7 AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) CATM Guidance Units
14 AIM-9X-2 (Blk II) Tactical Guidance Unit

    Also included are containers, missile support and test equipment, 
provisioning, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel 
training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical 
support, and other related elements of program support. The estimated 
cost will be $823 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by meeting the 
legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation. 
The ROK continues to be an important force for peace, political 
stability, and economic progress in North East Asia.
    The proposed sale will provide the ROK with aircraft weapons for 
the F-15SE. These aircraft and weapons will provide the ROK with a 
credible defense capability to deter aggression in the region and 
ensure interoperability with US forces. The ROK will use the enhanced 
capability as a deterrent to regional threats and strengthen its 
homeland defense. Additionally, operational control (OPCON) will 
transfer from US Forces Korea/Combined Forces Command (USFK/CFC) to the 
ROK's Korea Command (KORCOM) in 2015. This upgrade will enhance the 
capability needed to support OPCON transfer.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company 
in Tucson, Arizona; The Boeing Corporation in St Louis, Missouri; 
Lockheed Martin Missile and Space in Bethesda, Maryland; and Kaman 
Precision Products in Middletown, Connecticut. There are no known 
offset agreements proposed in connection with these potential sales.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to 
Korea involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for 
technical reviews/support, program management, and training over a 
period of eight years. U.S. contractor representatives will be required 
in Korea to conduct modification kit installation, testing, and 
training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-22
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-120C-7 is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Advanced Medium 
Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) designed to engage an enemy well 
before the pilot can see it. It improves the aerial capabilities of 
U.S. and allied aircraft to meet the threat of enemy air-to-air 
weapons. The AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM hardware, including the missile guidance 
section, is classified. The AIM-120C-7 has improved homing and greater 
range than previous versions.
    2. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that 
converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into precision-guided 
``smart'' munitions. By adding a new tail section containing Inertial 
Navigation System (INS) guidance/Global Positioning System (GPS) 
guidance to MK-82, MK-84 and BLU-109 bombs, the cost effective JDAM 
provides highly accurate weapon delivery in any ``flyable'' weather. 
The

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INS, using updates from the GPS, helps guide the bomb to the target via 
the use of movable tail fins. The JDAM AUR (All Up Round) and all of 
its components are unclassified, technical data for JDAM is classified.
    3. The FMU-152A/B Fuze is a multi-function hard/soft target fuzing 
system developed for use in the MK80series, BLU-109, BLU-110, BLU-111, 
BLU-113, BLU-117, BLU-122, and in conjunction with JDAM and Paveway 
weapon kits with high drag and low drag tail kits. In addition to 
impact/post impact delay, the fuze is capable of accepting a signal 
from a separate proximity sensor. The key features of the FMU-152A/B 
include ease of installation and preparation for flight, compatibility 
with the proximity sensor fire signal, ability to sense a high drag 
delivery and the ability to manually set the arming and event times 
prior to takeoff, or electronically set them by cockpit selection prior 
to bomb release. The FMU-152A/B is unclassified.
    4. The GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) is a 250 lb class 
all-up round (AUR) that provides greater than 50 nm standoff range. The 
SDB I is a day or night adverse weather weapon with a precision 
engagement capability against fixed or stationary targets. The warhead 
is a high-strength steel penetration design with a blast or 
fragmentation capability. The SDB I is a Global Positioning System 
(GPS) guided weapon aided by Inertial Navigation System (INS). The SDB 
I includes an integrated height of burst (HoB) sensor that provides the 
weapon with an airburst capability. The SDB I AUR and all of its 
components are unclassified. Technical data for SDB I is classified
    5. The BLU-117 is a 2,000 lb class General Purpose Bomb with a 
steel body and nose section for a proximity sensor, mechanical fuze 
adapter booster, or a penetrating nose plug. There is also a well in 
the aft section for a tail electric fuze. It is compatible with 
proximity sensor and mechanical/electrical/electronic fuzes. It uses a 
conical fin or laser/GPS guidance airfoil kit. The BLU-117 is 
unclassified.
    6. The BLU-109 is a 2,000 lb class hard target penetrator warhead. 
It is typically detonated by an FMU-143 series tail fuze. The absence 
of a nose fuze well (cavity) makes the nose stronger and the weapon's 
base plate is reinforced to better protect the fuze from the shock of 
impact. The BLU-109 is not used as a standalone free fall bomb; it is a 
warhead for the following guided bombs and missiles: GBU-10, GBU-24, 
and GBU-31(v)3. The BLU-109 is unclassified.
    7. The AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Missile represents substantial increase 
in missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the AIM-9M and 
replaces the AIM-9X Block I Missile configuration. The missile includes 
an 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 equipment, hardware, 
documentation, software and operational performance are classified. 
Performance and operating logic of the counter-countermeasures circuits 
are also classified. The AIM-9X-2 will result in the transfer of 
sensitive technology and information.
    8. 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.

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