36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 28910-28912 [2014-11621]

Download as PDF 28910 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 20, 2014 / Notices Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 13 May 2014 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Australia—AIM 9X–2 Sidewinder Missiles emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of up to 350 AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Tactical Missiles, 35 AIM–9X Special Air Training Missiles (NATMs), 95 AIM– 9X–2 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs), 22 AIM–9X–2 Tactical Guidance Units, 19 CATM–9X–2 Guidance Units, 3 DATM–9X, containers, test sets and support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documents, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $534 million. Australia is an important ally in the Western Pacific that contributes significantly to ensuring peace and stability in the region. Australia’s efforts in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations have made a significant impact on regional, political and economic stability and have served U.S. national security interests. This proposed sale will improve the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) air to air capability and ability to defend its nation and cooperate with allied air forces. These missiles will be used on the RAAF’s F/A–18 aircraft (and eventually F–35 aircraft) and will maintain the RAAF’s air-to-air capability to defend its extensive coastlines against future threats. The proposed sale will enhance RAAF’s ability to operate with coalition forces in bilateral and multilateral exercises and potential air defense operations. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles 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 Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 May 19, 2014 Jkt 232001 offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this sale may require the assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives in Australia to provide technical and logistics support for two years. U.S. Government and contractor representatives will also participate in program management and technical reviews for one-week intervals twice annually. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 14–12 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 (Block II) Sidewinder Missile represents a substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the AIM–9M and replaces the AIM–9X (Block I) Missile configuration. The missile includes a high offboresight 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. A Software Improvement Program (SIP) provides for Software updates. No software source code or algorithms will be released. The missile is classified as Confidential. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the US foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia. [FR Doc. 2014–11600 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–79] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 13–79 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: May 15, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 Transmittal No. 13–79 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: 24 AT–6C Texan II Aircraft, 2 spare PT–6A–68 Turboprop engines, 2 spare ALE–47 (i) Prospective Purchaser: Iraq Counter-Measure Dispensing Systems (ii) Total Estimated Value: and/or 2 spare AAR–47 Missile Launch Major Defense Equipment * $290 million Detection Systems, non-SAASM global Other .................................... $500 million positioning systems with CMA–4124, spare and repair parts, maintenance, Total .................................. $790 million support equipment, publications and * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms technical documentation, tanker Export Control Act. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 May 19, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28911 support, ferry services, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAC) (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 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 EN20MY14.000</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 20, 2014 / Notices 28912 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 97 / Tuesday, May 20, 2014 / Notices There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Iraq—AT–6C Texan II Aircraft emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex attached. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 13 May 2014 The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 24 AT–6C Texan II Aircraft, 2 spare PT–6A–68 Turboprop engines, 2 spare ALE–47 CounterMeasure Dispensing Systems and/or 2 spare AAR–47 Missile Launch Detection Systems, non-SAASM global positioning systems with CMA–4124, spare and repair parts, maintenance, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, tanker support, ferry services, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $790 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 strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports the Government of Iraq and serves the interests of the people of Iraq and the United States. The proposed sale of these aircraft, equipment, and support will enhance the ability of the Iraqi forces to sustain themselves in their efforts to bring stability to Iraq and to prevent overflow of unrest into neighboring countries. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be: Beechcraft Defense Company, Wichita, Kansas Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, Oswego, New York CAE USA, Little Rock, Arkansas and Tampa, Florida Pratt & Whitney Corporation, Quebec, Canada and Bridgeport, West Virginia Martin Baker in Middlesex, United Kingdom Hartzell Propeller, Piqua, Ohio Canadian Marconi, Montreal, Canada L–3COM Wescam, Burlington, Canada L–3COM Systems West, Salt Lake City, Utah There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. The proposed sale will involve multiple trips to Iraq involving many U.S. government and contractor representatives over a period of 15 years for program management, program and technical reviews, training, maintenance support, and site surveys. 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 AT–6C is a light attack variant of the T–6B military training aircraft designed to employ in a low threat scenario against unconventional threats. It is equipped with an integrated Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Laser sensor suite, which gives it a day/night Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capability with a laser illuminator/range finder/ designator to allow employment of the AGM–114M3 missile. The aircraft has six external hardpoints for weapons and fuel carriage. The Iraqi variant will be equipped for AGM–114 missiles, external fuel tanks, and HMP–400 .50 cal gun pods. The ISR package allows for datalink capabilities which are compatible with the current Iraqi ISR assets. Critical cockpit, fuel system, and engine components will have aircraft armor able to withstand small arms fire. The hardware and software are Unclassified. Technical data and documentation to be provided are Unclassified. 2. The AN/ALE–47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an integrated, threat-adaptive, softwareprogrammable dispensing system capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing-guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or may be integrated with other on-board EW and avionics systems. The AN/ ALE–47 uses threat data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. Expendable routines tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. Hardware is Confidential. Software is classified up to Secret. Technical data and documentation to be provided are Unclassified. 3. The AN/AAR–47 Missile Approach Warning System (MWS): The AN/AAR– 47 is an aircraft passive MWS designed for detection of incoming surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles on transport and helicopter aircraft. The system detects, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 May 19, 2014 Jkt 232001 Transmittal No. 13–79 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 identifies, and displays potential threats. The AN/AAR–47 warns of missile approach by detecting radiation associated with the rocket motor and automatically initiates flare ejection. Hardware is Unclassified. Software is classified up to Secret. Technical data and documentation to be provided is Unclassified. 4. 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. 5. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide 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. 6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq. [FR Doc. 2014–11621 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees DoD. Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charter for the U.S. Army Science Board (‘‘the Board’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–692–5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This committee’s charter is being renewed under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b) (‘‘the Sunshine Act’’), and 41 CFR 102–3.50(d). The Board is a discretionary Federal advisory committee that shall provide independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Defense; the Secretary of the Army; the Under Secretary of the Army and Department of the Army Chief SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 20, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28910-28912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11621]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-79]


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 
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 13-79 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 15, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 13-79
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 *...............................    $290 million
Other...................................................    $500 million
                                                         ---------------
  Total.................................................    $790 million
 
* 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: 24 AT-6C Texan II Aircraft, 
2 spare PT-6A-68 Turboprop engines, 2 spare ALE-47 Counter-Measure 
Dispensing Systems and/or 2 spare AAR-47 Missile Launch Detection 
Systems, non-SAASM global positioning systems with CMA-4124, spare and 
repair parts, maintenance, support equipment, publications and 
technical documentation, tanker support, ferry services, personnel 
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAC)
    (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

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Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex attached.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 13 May 2014

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Iraq--AT-6C Texan II Aircraft

    The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 24 AT-6C 
Texan II Aircraft, 2 spare PT-6A-68 Turboprop engines, 2 spare ALE-47 
Counter-Measure Dispensing Systems and/or 2 spare AAR-47 Missile Launch 
Detection Systems, non-SAASM global positioning systems with CMA-4124, 
spare and repair parts, maintenance, support equipment, publications 
and technical documentation, tanker support, ferry services, personnel 
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support. The estimated cost is $790 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 strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports 
the Government of Iraq and serves the interests of the people of Iraq 
and the United States.
    The proposed sale of these aircraft, equipment, and support will 
enhance the ability of the Iraqi forces to sustain themselves in their 
efforts to bring stability to Iraq and to prevent overflow of unrest 
into neighboring countries.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be:

Beechcraft Defense Company, Wichita, Kansas
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, Oswego, New York
CAE USA, Little Rock, Arkansas and Tampa, Florida
Pratt & Whitney Corporation, Quebec, Canada and Bridgeport, West 
Virginia
Martin Baker in Middlesex, United Kingdom
Hartzell Propeller, Piqua, Ohio
Canadian Marconi, Montreal, Canada
L-3COM Wescam, Burlington, Canada
L-3COM Systems West, Salt Lake City, Utah

    There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    The proposed sale will involve multiple trips to Iraq involving 
many U.S. government and contractor representatives over a period of 15 
years for program management, program and technical reviews, training, 
maintenance support, and site surveys.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-79
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 AT-6C is a light attack variant of the T-6B military 
training aircraft designed to employ in a low threat scenario against 
unconventional threats. It is equipped with an integrated Electro-
Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Laser sensor suite, which gives it a day/night 
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capability with a laser 
illuminator/range finder/designator to allow employment of the AGM-
114M3 missile. The aircraft has six external hardpoints for weapons and 
fuel carriage. The Iraqi variant will be equipped for AGM-114 missiles, 
external fuel tanks, and HMP-400 .50 cal gun pods. The ISR package 
allows for datalink capabilities which are compatible with the current 
Iraqi ISR assets. Critical cockpit, fuel system, and engine components 
will have aircraft armor able to withstand small arms fire. The 
hardware and software are Unclassified. Technical data and 
documentation to be provided are Unclassified.
    2. The AN/ALE-47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an 
integrated, threat-adaptive, software-programmable dispensing system 
capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency 
expendables. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed 
anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar 
homing-guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system 
is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or 
may be integrated with other on-board EW and avionics systems. The AN/
ALE-47 uses threat data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess 
the threat situation and to determine a response. Expendable routines 
tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be 
dispensed using one of four operational modes. Hardware is 
Confidential. Software is classified up to Secret. Technical data and 
documentation to be provided are Unclassified.
    3. The AN/AAR-47 Missile Approach Warning System (MWS): The AN/AAR-
47 is an aircraft passive MWS designed for detection of incoming 
surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles on transport and helicopter 
aircraft. The system detects, identifies, and displays potential 
threats. The AN/AAR-47 warns of missile approach by detecting radiation 
associated with the rocket motor and automatically initiates flare 
ejection. Hardware is Unclassified. Software is classified up to 
Secret. Technical data and documentation to be provided is 
Unclassified.
    4. 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.
    5. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide 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.
    6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.

[FR Doc. 2014-11621 Filed 5-19-14; 8:45 am]
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