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Transmittal No. 13–52
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: Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment ....
Other ......................................
$170 million
$0 million
Total ...................................
$170 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: 750 BGM–
71 2B Tube-launched, Optically-tracked
Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, 7 Fly-toBuy TOW2B missiles, 1,000 BGM–71
2A TOW missiles, 7 Fly-to-Buy TOW2A
missiles, containers, spare and repair
parts, support equipment, tools and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, logistics,
and technical support services, and
other related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (VTE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS Case VAT—$13.6M—8 Nov 09
(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: 5 December 2013
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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Policy Justification
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—TubeLaunched, Optically-Tracked WireGuided Missiles
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has
requested the possible sale of 750 BGM–
71 2B Tube-launched, Optically-tracked
Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, 7 Fly-toBuy TOW2B missiles, 1,000 BGM–71
2A TOW missiles, 7 Fly-to-Buy TOW2A
missiles, containers, spare and repair
parts, support equipment, tools and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, logistics,
and technical support services, and
other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated cost is
$170 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 critical partner
who has been, and continues to be, an
important force for political stability in
the Middle East.
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The proposed sale will support the
Royal Saudi Land Forces’ (RSLF)
defense and counter-terrorism missions,
contribute to stability in the Kingdom
and the region, and increase Saudi
Arabia’s overall deterrence capability. It
will also enhance the RSLF’s
compatibility with U.S. forces and
demonstrate the U.S.’s continued
commitment to the RSLF’s
modernization efforts.
The proposed sale will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require additional U.S.
Government or contractor
representatives in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
The principal contractor will be
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson,
Arizona. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with the potential sale.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed case.
Transmittal No. 13–52
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b) (1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The TOW 2B is a fly-over, shootdown version with the actual missile
flight path offset above the gunner’s aim
point. The TOW 2B flies over the target
and uses a laser profilometer and
magnetic sensor to detect and fire two
downward-directed, explosively
formed, penetrator warheads into the
target. The TOW 2B has a range of 200
to 3750m. A Radio Frequency (RF) Data
link replaced the traditional TOW wire
guidance link in all new production
variants of the TOW beginning in FY 07.
No RF TOW AERO technical data will
be released during program
development without prior approval
from the Office of the Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Defense
Exports and Cooperation. The hardware
for the TOW 2B is Unclassified.
Software for performance data, lethality
penetration and sensors are classified
Secret.
2. The Radio-Frequency (RF) TOW 2A
is a direct attack missile designed to
defeat armored vehicles, reinforced
urban structures, field fortifications and
other such targets. The TOW 2A RF
missile can be launched from the same
launcher platforms as the existing wireguided TOW 2A missile without
modification to the launcher. The TOW
2A missile (both wire and RF) contains
two tracker beacons (xenon and
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thermal) for the launcher to track and
guide the missile in flight. Guidance
commands from the launcher are
provided to the missile by an RF link
contained within the missile case. The
hardware, software, and technical
publications provided with the sale
thereof are Unclassified. However, the
system itself contains sensitive
technology that instructs the system on
how to operate in the presence of
countermeasures. The highest level of
classified information that can be
disclosed by sale, testing or reverse
engineering is Secret.
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 capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that the recipient country 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13–69]
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, Transmittal 13–69 with
attached transmittal, policy justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: December 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Embedded Global Positioning
Systems with Inertial Navigation
Also included are Communication
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Security equipment including AN/ARC–
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
231, AN/ARC–210, AN/ARC–220 and
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
AN/ARC–201D radios, Identification
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Austria
Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, AN/VRC–
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
92 SINCGARS, aircraft warranty, air
worthiness support, facility
Major Defense Equipment .... $ 72 million
construction, spare and repair parts,
Other ...................................... $ 65 million
support equipment, communication
Total ................................... $ 137 million equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
(iii) Description and Quantity or
training equipment, site surveys, tool
Quantities of Articles or Services under
and test equipment, U.S. Government
Consideration for Purchase:
and contractor technical and logistics
3 UH–60M Black Hawk helicopters in
support services, and other related
standard USG configuration with
element of program, technical and
designated unique equipment and
logistics support.
Government Furnished Equipment
(iv) Military Department: Army (VAR)
(GFE)
(v) Prior Related Cases: None
3 Aviation Survivability Equipment
(vi) Sales Commission Fee, etc., Paid,
(ASE)
Offered, or agreed to be paid: None
7 T700–GE–701D Engines (6 installed
and 1 spare)
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
3 Aviation Mission Planning Systems
Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be sold:
1 Transportable Black Hawk
See Attached Annex
Operations Simulator (TBOS)
8 AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
1 Aviation Ground Power Unit
Congress: 5 Dec 13
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* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
Austria—UH–60M Black Hawk
Helicopters in Total Package Approach
The Government of Austria has
requested a possible sale of:
3 UH–60M Black Hawk helicopters in
standard USG configuration with
designated unique equipment and
Government Furnished Equipment
(GFE)
3 Aviation Survivability Equipment
(ASE)
7 T700–GE–701D Engines (6 installed
and 1 spare)
3 Aviation Mission Planning Systems
1 Transportable Black Hawk
Operations Simulator (TBOS)
8 AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles
1 Aviation Ground Power Unit
8 Embedded Global Positioning
Systems with Inertial Navigation
Also included are Communication
Security equipment including AN/ARC–
231, AN/ARC–210, AN/ARC–220 and
AN/ARC–201D radios, Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, AN/VRC–
92 SINCGARS, aircraft warranty, air
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worthiness support, facility
construction, spare and repair parts,
support equipment, communication
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, site surveys, tool
and test equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor technical and logistics
support services, and other related
element of program, technical and
logistics support. The estimated cost is
$137 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 which has been, and continues
to be, an important force for political
stability and progress in Europe.
The proposed sale of UH–60 Black
Hawk helicopters will improve Austria’s
capability to conduct domestic search
and rescue missions, border
surveillance operations, and contribute
to international operations. The
proposed sale will also contribute to the
Austrian military’s modernization goals
while enhancing interoperability
between Austria, the U.S., and other
allies. Austria, which has S–70A–42
aircraft in its inventory, will have no
difficulty absorbing these additional
helicopters and support 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
Sikorsky Aircraft Company in Stratford,
Connecticut. The engines will be
purchased from General Electric Aircraft
Company (GEAC) in Lynn,
Massachusetts. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require nine U.S. government or
contractor representatives to travel to
Austria for a period of up to five years
for support.
There will be no adverse impact on
the U.S. defense readiness as a result of
this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13–69
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:
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1. The UH–60M aircraft is a medium
lift aircraft which includes two T–701D
Engines, and the Common Avionics
Architecture System (CAAS) cockpit,
which provides aircraft system, flight,
mission, and communication
management systems. The CAAS
includes five Multifunction Displays
(MFDs), two General Purpose Processor
Units (GPPUs), two Control Display
Units (CDUs) and two Data Concentrator
Units (DCUs). The Navigation System
will have Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs),
two Digital Advanced Flight Control
Systems (DAFCS), one ARN–149
Automatic Direction Finder, one ARN–
147 (VOR/ILS marker Beacon System),
one ARN–153 TACAN, two air data
computers, and one Radar Altimeter
system. The communication equipment
includes the APX–118A IFF, AN/ARC–
231 UHF/VHF–AM/FM and the AN/
ARC–201D/E VHF–FM. depending on
the finalized configuration, the AN/
ARC–210 dual multiband radio and AN/
ARC–220 HF radio may also be
included on the UH–60M.
a. The AN/APX–118A, Transponder is
classified Secret if Mode IV or Mode S
fill is installed.
b. The AN/ARC–210 radio is a multi
mode radio with satellite
communications capabilities.
c. The AN/ARC–201D Single Channel
Ground and Airborne Radio Systems
(SINCGARS) is a tactical FM airborne
radio subsystem that provides secure,
anti-jam voice and data communication.
The Enhanced Data Modes (EDM) of the
radio employs a Reed-Solomon Forward
Error Correction (FEC) technique that
provides enhanced bit-error-rate
performance. That EDM Packet Data
Mode supports packet data transfer from
the airborne host computer to another
airborne platform or the ground-based
equivalent SINCGARS system.
Performance capabilities, Electronic
Countermeasures/Electronic Counter
Countermeasures specifications and
Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) are
classified Secret.
d. A commercial variant of the AN/
ARC–201D is available to FMS
customers.
e. The AN/ARC–231 requires an
exportable variant of the AN/ARC–231
radio, the MXF–4027.
f. The Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) unit
CN–1689–(H–764GU) contains sensitive
GPS technology.
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2. 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 systems which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used
in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
3. The benefits to be derived from this
sale, as outlined in the Policy
Justification outweigh the potential
damage that could result if the sensitive
technology were revealed to
unauthorized persons. The Government
of Austria is expected to afford all
system related information and
technologies the same degree of
protection given to it by the United
States.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13–57]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
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, Transmittal 13–57 with
attached transmittal, policy justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: December 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13-69]
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, Transmittal 13-69 with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-69
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: Austria
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment.................. $ 72 million
Other.................................... $ 65 million
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Total.................................. $ 137 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
3 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in standard USG configuration with
designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
3 Aviation Survivability Equipment (ASE)
7 T700-GE-701D Engines (6 installed and 1 spare)
3 Aviation Mission Planning Systems
1 Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulator (TBOS)
8 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles
1 Aviation Ground Power Unit
8 Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial Navigation
Also included are Communication Security equipment including AN/
ARC-231, AN/ARC-210, AN/ARC-220 and AN/ARC-201D radios, Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, AN/VRC-92 SINCGARS, aircraft warranty, air
worthiness support, facility construction, spare and repair parts,
support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys,
tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and
logistics support services, and other related element of program,
technical and logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (VAR)
(v) Prior Related Cases: 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 Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 5 Dec 13
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
Austria--UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters in Total Package Approach
The Government of Austria has requested a possible sale of:
3 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in standard USG configuration with
designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
3 Aviation Survivability Equipment (ASE)
7 T700-GE-701D Engines (6 installed and 1 spare)
3 Aviation Mission Planning Systems
1 Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulator (TBOS)
8 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles
1 Aviation Ground Power Unit
8 Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial Navigation
Also included are Communication Security equipment including AN/
ARC-231, AN/ARC-210, AN/ARC-220 and AN/ARC-201D radios, Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, AN/VRC-92 SINCGARS, aircraft warranty, air
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worthiness support, facility construction, spare and repair parts,
support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys,
tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and
logistics support services, and other related element of program,
technical and logistics support. The estimated cost is $137 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 which has been, and continues to be, an
important force for political stability and progress in Europe.
The proposed sale of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will improve
Austria's capability to conduct domestic search and rescue missions,
border surveillance operations, and contribute to international
operations. The proposed sale will also contribute to the Austrian
military's modernization goals while enhancing interoperability between
Austria, the U.S., and other allies. Austria, which has S-70A-42
aircraft in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these
additional helicopters and support 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 Sikorsky Aircraft Company in
Stratford, Connecticut. The engines will be purchased from General
Electric Aircraft Company (GEAC) in Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require nine U.S.
government or contractor representatives to travel to Austria for a
period of up to five years for support.
There will be no adverse impact on the U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-69
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 UH-60M aircraft is a medium lift aircraft which includes two
T-701D Engines, and the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS)
cockpit, which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and
communication management systems. The CAAS includes five Multifunction
Displays (MFDs), two General Purpose Processor Units (GPPUs), two
Control Display Units (CDUs) and two Data Concentrator Units (DCUs).
The Navigation System will have Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs), two Digital
Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS), one ARN-149 Automatic
Direction Finder, one ARN-147 (VOR/ILS marker Beacon System), one ARN-
153 TACAN, two air data computers, and one Radar Altimeter system. The
communication equipment includes the APX-118A IFF, AN/ARC-231 UHF/VHF-
AM/FM and the AN/ARC-201D/E VHF-FM. depending on the finalized
configuration, the AN/ARC-210 dual multiband radio and AN/ARC-220 HF
radio may also be included on the UH-60M.
a. The AN/APX-118A, Transponder is classified Secret if Mode IV or
Mode S fill is installed.
b. The AN/ARC-210 radio is a multi mode radio with satellite
communications capabilities.
c. The AN/ARC-201D Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems
(SINCGARS) is a tactical FM airborne radio subsystem that provides
secure, anti-jam voice and data communication. The Enhanced Data Modes
(EDM) of the radio employs a Reed-Solomon Forward Error Correction
(FEC) technique that provides enhanced bit-error-rate performance. That
EDM Packet Data Mode supports packet data transfer from the airborne
host computer to another airborne platform or the ground-based
equivalent SINCGARS system. Performance capabilities, Electronic
Countermeasures/Electronic Counter Countermeasures specifications and
Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) are classified Secret.
d. A commercial variant of the AN/ARC-201D is available to FMS
customers.
e. The AN/ARC-231 requires an exportable variant of the AN/ARC-231
radio, the MXF-4027.
f. The Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) unit CN-1689-(H-764GU) contains
sensitive GPS technology.
2. 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 systems which might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a
system with similar or advanced capabilities.
3. The benefits to be derived from this sale, as outlined in the
Policy Justification outweigh the potential damage that could result if
the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. The
Government of Austria is expected to afford all system related
information and technologies the same degree of protection given to it
by the United States.
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