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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Korea—UGM–84L Block II
Harpoon Missiles
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has
requested a possible sale of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Nineteen (19) UGM–84L Harpoon Block
II All-Up-Round Missiles
Thirteen (13) Block II upgrade kits
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Also included are containers;
Guidance Control Units (GCU) spares;
recertification and reconfiguration
support; spare and repair parts; tools
and tool sets; support equipment;
personnel training and training
equipment; publication and technical
data; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering and logistical support
services; and other related elements of
logistics support. The estimated value of
MDE is $100 million. The total
estimated value is $110 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
meeting the legitimate security and
defense needs of an ally and partner
nation. The ROK is one of the major
political and economic powers in East
Asia and the Western Pacific and a key
partner of the United States in ensuring
peace and stability in that region. It is
vital to the U.S. interest to assist our
South Korean ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability.
The ROK intends to use the Harpoon
Block II missiles to supplement its
existing Harpoon missile capability. The
acquisition of the Harpoon Block II
missiles and support will supplement
current weapon inventories and bring
the ROK Navy’s Anti-Surface Warfare
performance up to existing regional
baselines. The proposed sale will
provide a defensive capability while
enhancing interoperability with the
United States and other allied forces.
Sub-launched Harpoon missiles have
been used by the ROK since the 1990s.
The ROK will have no difficulty
absorbing these additional missiles into
its armed forces.
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The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be the
Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposal sale
will not require any additional U.S.
government or U.S. contractor personnel
in Korea. However, U.S. Government or
contractor personnel in-country visits
will be required on a temporary basis in
conjunction with program technical
oversight and support requirements.
There will be no adverse impact on
United States defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
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the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which
might reduce system effectiveness or be
used in the development of a system
with similar or 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 U.S.
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
Republic of Korea.
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Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The UGM–84L Block II Harpoon
missile is a submarine launched AntiSurface Warfare (ASUW) missile that
provides naval forces with a capability
to engage targets in both the ‘‘blue
water’’ regions and the littorals of the
world. The Harpoon Block II missile,
including publications, documentation,
operations, supply, maintenance, and
training to be conveyed with this
proposed sale have the highest
classification level of SECRET. The
Harpoon Block II missile components
being conveyed by the proposed sale
that are considered sensitive and are
classified include:
a. The Radar seeker
b. The GPS/INS System
c. Operational Flight Program (OFP)
Software
d. Missile operational characteristics
and performance data
2. These elements are essential to the
ability of the Harpoon Block II missile
to selectively engage hostile targets
under a wide range of operational,
tactical and environmental conditions.
3. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15–57]
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:
Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15–57 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15–57
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: Government
of Saudi Arabia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* ..
Other ......................................
$1.10 billiion
$.19 billion
Total ...................................
$1.29 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
includes:
One thousand (1000) GBU–10 Paveway
II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
Two thousand, three hundred (2,300)
BLU–117/MK–84 2000lb General
Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU–12
Paveway II LGBs
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Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU–
111/MK–82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100)
GBU–24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500)
BLU–109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU–31(V1) KMU–
556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU–31(V3)
KMU–557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU–38 KMU–
572 JDAM tail kits
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Two thousand (2,000) GBU–48
Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode
Global Positioning System (GPS)/LGB
with the MXU–667 Airfoil and the
MAU–169L/B Computer Control
Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU–110/MK–83
1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU–54 KMU–572
Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and
the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU–56 KMU 556
Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and
the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200)
FMU–152 Fuzes
This request also includes the
following Non-MDE items and services:
procurement of bomb equipment
components such as adaptors, nose
plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels,
support links and connections;
associated support equipment;
publications, such as technical orders,
and system manuals; training;
engineering and technical support;
transportation (to include special airlift
support); program management; and
other administrative support and related
services.
(iv) Military Department: USAF (X7–
D–ACI, X7–D–ACJ, X7–D–ACQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS Case AAI
FMS Case AAM
FMS Case AJX
FMS Case AAP
FMS Case AJO
FMS Case SAO $3.85-billion, CN 10–43
FMS Case SAP $8.31-billion, CN 10–43
FMS Case SRC $8.05-billion, CN 92–42,
98–36, 00–63
FMS Case YPW $ $57.2-million, CN 84–
23, 92–42
(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: 13 NOV 2015
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Government of Saudi Arabia—Airto-Ground Munitions
The Government of Saudi Arabia
requested approval to procure the
following:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
includes:
One thousand (1000) GBU–10 Paveway
II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
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Two thousand, three hundred (2,300)
BLU–117/MK–84 2000lb General
Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU–12
Paveway II LGBs
Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU–
111/MK–82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100)
GBU–24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500)
BLU–109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU–31(V1) KMU–
556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU–31(V3)
KMU–557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU–38 KMU–
572 JDAM tail kits
Two thousand (2,000) GBU–48
Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode
Global Positioning System (GPS)/LGB
with the MXU–667 Airfoil and the
MAU–169L/B Computer Control
Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU–110/MK–83
1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU–54 KMU–572
Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and
the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU–56 KMU 556
Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU–667 Airfoil and
the MAU–169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200)
FMU–152 Fuzes
This request also includes the
following Non-MDE items and services:
procurement of bomb equipment
components such as adaptors, nose
plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels,
support links and connections;
associated support equipment;
publications, such as technical orders,
and system manuals; training;
engineering and technical support;
transportation (to include special airlift
support); program management; and
other administrative support and related
services. The total estimated MDE value
is $1.10 billion, and the estimated total
overall value is $1.29 billion.
The purchase replenishes the Royal
Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) current
weapons supplies, which are becoming
depleted due to the high operational
tempo in multiple counter-terrorism
operations. The purchase of these
munitions rebuilds war reserves and
provides options for future
contingencies.
The RSAF will have no issues
fielding, supporting, and employing
these munitions.
The proposed sale augments Saudi
Arabia’s capability to meet current and
future threats from potential adversaries
during combat operations. Providing
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these defense articles supports Saudi
Arabian defense missions and promotes
stability in the region.
This acquisition will help sustain
strong military-to-military relations
between the United States and Saudi
Arabia, improve operational
interoperability with the United States,
and enable Saudi Arabia to meet
regional threats and safeguard the
world’s largest oil reserves.
This acquisition contributes to the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by increasing the
security of an important partner that
continues to be a significant force for
political stability and economic progress
in the Middle East. Sustaining Saudi
military capabilities deters hostile
actors, increases U.S.-Saudi military
interoperability, and has a positive
impact on the stability of the global
economy. This acquisition also directly
conveys U.S. commitment to the RSAF’s
current and future ability to sustain
combat operations.
The prime contractor will be
determined by competition. There are
no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
There is no adverse impact on U.S.
defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15–57
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. GBU–10 Paveway II Laser Guided
2000-lb bombs and Paveway II Laser
Guided GBU–12 500-lb munitions use
general purpose (GP) bombs bodies that
are fitted with the MXU–651/650 airfoil
and the MAU–169 L/B Computer
Control Group (CCG) to convert them to
Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs). The LGB is
a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
guides to a spot of laser energy reflected
off of the target. The LGB is delivered
like a normal GP warhead and the semiactive guidance corrects for many of the
normal errors inherent in any delivery
system. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Information revealing
the probability of destroying common/
unspecified targets, the number of
simultaneous lasers the laser seeker
head can discriminate, and data on the
radar/infra-red frequency is classified
CONFIDENTIAL.
2. GBU–31(VI) 2000-lb/GBU–38 500lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAMs) are general purpose bombs
fitted with an FMU–152A/B fuze and a
KMU–556B/B (KMU–572B/B) guidance
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tail kit that converts unguided free-fall
bombs into accurate, all weather, Global
Positioning System (GPS) guided
‘‘smart’’ munitions. Information
revealing target designation tactics and
associated aircraft maneuvers, the
probability of destroying specific/
peculiar targets, vulnerabilities
regarding countermeasures and the
electromagnetic environment is
classified SECRET. Information
revealing the probability of destroying
common/unspecified targets is
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
3. GBU–31(V3) Joint Direct Attack
Munitions (JDAMs) are 2000-lb JDAM
equipped with the BLU–109 C/B forged
steel penetrator warhead. The bomb
body is approximately twice as thick as
a typical 2000-lb warhead. This
hardened case, along with a solid nose,
allows it to penetrate hardened targets.
All other technical details and risks are
identical to the GBU–31(V1) above.
4. The GBU–24 Paveway III (PWIII) is
a 2000-lb laser-guided munition that can
be employed at high, medium and low
altitudes. It utilizes the FMU–139A/B
Fuze, BSU–84 airfoil and WGU–43C/B
guidance control unit (GCU). Both the
MK–84 conventional warhead and the
BLU–109 penetrating warhead can be
utilized, similar to GBU–31(V1) and
GBU–31(V3). Design improvements over
versions include proportional
navigation, increased terminal accuracy,
off-axis release envelopes, trajectory
shaping, and target reacquisition
capability. Information revealing target
designation tactics and associated
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of
destroying specific/peculiar targets,
vulnerabilities regarding
countermeasures and the
electromagnetic environment is
classified SECRET. Information
revealing test boundaries, operational
envelop and release points, the
probability of destroying common/
unspecified targets, the number of
simultaneous lasers the laser seeker
head can discriminate, the terminal
impact conditions, the operational flight
programming, laser seeker sensitivity
and range, laser seeker field of view and
field of regard, laser seeker tracking gate
widths, laser pulse stability
requirements, laser pulse width
discrimination details, and data on the
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radar/infra-red frequency is classified
CONFIDENTIAL.
5. The GBU–48 is a 1000-lb (MK–83
or BLU–110) Enhanced Paveway II, dual
mode GPS/LGB with the MXU–667
Airfoil and the MAU–169L/B CCG. The
laser sensor enhances standard GPS
guidance by allowing rapid prosecution
of moving targets or fixed targets with
large initial target location errors (TLE).
Information revealing target designation
tactics and associated aircraft
maneuvers, the probability of destroying
specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities
regarding countermeasures and the
electromagnetic environment is
classified SECRET. Information
revealing the probability of destroying
common/unspecified targets, the
number of simultaneous lasers the laser
seeker head can discriminate, and data
on the radar/infra-red frequency is
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
6. The GBU–54/56s are the dual-mode
laser JDAM variants of the GBU–38/
GBU–31 JDAM. The nose fuzes are
replaced with DSU–38/DSU–40s, which
give the weapons both GPS and laser
guidance capability. The laser sensor
enhances the standard JDAM’s reactive
target capability by allowing rapid
prosecution of fixed targets with large
initial target location errors (TLE). The
addition of the laser sensor combined
with additional cabling and mounting
hardware turns a standard JDAM into a
Laser JDAM. Information revealing
target designation tactics and associated
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of
destroying specific/peculiar targets,
vulnerabilities regarding
countermeasures and the
electromagnetic environment is
classified SECRET. Information
revealing the probability of destroying
common/unspecified targets, the
number of simultaneous lasers the laser
seeker head can discriminate, and data
on the radar/infra-red frequency is
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
7. 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.
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8. A determination has been made
that the Government of Saudi Arabia
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. All
defense articles and services listed in
this transmittal have been authorized for
release and export to Saudi Arabia.
9. This sale is necessary in
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
Moreover, 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.
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Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15–62]
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:
Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15–62 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 15-57]
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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 15-57 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-57
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: Government of Saudi Arabia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................. $1.10 billiion
Other.................................... $.19 billion
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Total.................................. $1.29 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
One thousand (1000) GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
Two thousand, three hundred (2,300) BLU-117/MK-84 2000lb General
Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU-12 Paveway II LGBs
Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU-111/MK-82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100) GBU-24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500) BLU-109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU-31(V1) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU-31(V3) KMU-557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU-38 KMU-572 JDAM tail kits
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Two thousand (2,000) GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode Global
Positioning System (GPS)/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/
B Computer Control Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU-110/MK-83 1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-54 KMU-572 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU-56 KMU 556 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) FMU-152 Fuzes
This request also includes the following Non-MDE items and
services: procurement of bomb equipment components such as adaptors,
nose plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, support links and connections;
associated support equipment; publications, such as technical orders,
and system manuals; training; engineering and technical support;
transportation (to include special airlift support); program
management; and other administrative support and related services.
(iv) Military Department: USAF (X7-D-ACI, X7-D-ACJ, X7-D-ACQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS Case AAI
FMS Case AAM
FMS Case AJX
FMS Case AAP
FMS Case AJO
FMS Case SAO $3.85-billion, CN 10-43
FMS Case SAP $8.31-billion, CN 10-43
FMS Case SRC $8.05-billion, CN 92-42, 98-36, 00-63
FMS Case YPW $ $57.2-million, CN 84-23, 92-42
(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: 13 NOV 2015
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Government of Saudi Arabia--Air-to-Ground Munitions
The Government of Saudi Arabia requested approval to procure the
following:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
One thousand (1000) GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
Two thousand, three hundred (2,300) BLU-117/MK-84 2000lb General
Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU-12 Paveway II LGBs
Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU-111/MK-82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100) GBU-24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500) BLU-109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU-31(V1) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU-31(V3) KMU-557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU-38 KMU-572 JDAM tail kits
Two thousand (2,000) GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode Global
Positioning System (GPS)/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/
B Computer Control Group (CCG) Dual mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU-110/MK-83 1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-54 KMU-572 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU-56 KMU 556 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/
LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) FMU-152 Fuzes
This request also includes the following Non-MDE items and
services: procurement of bomb equipment components such as adaptors,
nose plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, support links and connections;
associated support equipment; publications, such as technical orders,
and system manuals; training; engineering and technical support;
transportation (to include special airlift support); program
management; and other administrative support and related services. The
total estimated MDE value is $1.10 billion, and the estimated total
overall value is $1.29 billion.
The purchase replenishes the Royal Saudi Air Force's (RSAF) current
weapons supplies, which are becoming depleted due to the high
operational tempo in multiple counter-terrorism operations. The
purchase of these munitions rebuilds war reserves and provides options
for future contingencies.
The RSAF will have no issues fielding, supporting, and employing
these munitions.
The proposed sale augments Saudi Arabia's capability to meet
current and future threats from potential adversaries during combat
operations. Providing these defense articles supports Saudi Arabian
defense missions and promotes stability in the region.
This acquisition will help sustain strong military-to-military
relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia, improve
operational interoperability with the United States, and enable Saudi
Arabia to meet regional threats and safeguard the world's largest oil
reserves.
This acquisition contributes to the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by increasing the security of an
important partner that continues to be a significant force for
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
Sustaining Saudi military capabilities deters hostile actors, increases
U.S.-Saudi military interoperability, and has a positive impact on the
stability of the global economy. This acquisition also directly conveys
U.S. commitment to the RSAF's current and future ability to sustain
combat operations.
The prime contractor will be determined by competition. There are
no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of
this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-57
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. GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided 2000-lb bombs and Paveway II
Laser Guided GBU-12 500-lb munitions use general purpose (GP) bombs
bodies that are fitted with the MXU-651/650 airfoil and the MAU-169 L/B
Computer Control Group (CCG) to convert them to Laser Guided Bombs
(LGBs). The LGB is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides to a
spot of laser energy reflected off of the target. The LGB is delivered
like a normal GP warhead and the semi-active guidance corrects for many
of the normal errors inherent in any delivery system. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Information revealing the probability of destroying
common/unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser
seeker head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency
is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
2. GBU-31(VI) 2000-lb/GBU-38 500-lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAMs) are general purpose bombs fitted with an FMU-152A/B fuze and a
KMU-556B/B (KMU-572B/B) guidance
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tail kit that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, all
weather, Global Positioning System (GPS) guided ``smart'' munitions.
Information revealing target designation tactics and associated
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/peculiar
targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing
the probability of destroying common/unspecified targets is classified
CONFIDENTIAL.
3. GBU-31(V3) Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) are 2000-lb
JDAM equipped with the BLU-109 C/B forged steel penetrator warhead. The
bomb body is approximately twice as thick as a typical 2000-lb warhead.
This hardened case, along with a solid nose, allows it to penetrate
hardened targets. All other technical details and risks are identical
to the GBU-31(V1) above.
4. The GBU-24 Paveway III (PWIII) is a 2000-lb laser-guided
munition that can be employed at high, medium and low altitudes. It
utilizes the FMU-139A/B Fuze, BSU-84 airfoil and WGU-43C/B guidance
control unit (GCU). Both the MK-84 conventional warhead and the BLU-109
penetrating warhead can be utilized, similar to GBU-31(V1) and GBU-
31(V3). Design improvements over versions include proportional
navigation, increased terminal accuracy, off-axis release envelopes,
trajectory shaping, and target reacquisition capability. Information
revealing target designation tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers,
the probability of destroying specific/peculiar targets,
vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the electromagnetic
environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing test
boundaries, operational envelop and release points, the probability of
destroying common/unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous
lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, the terminal impact
conditions, the operational flight programming, laser seeker
sensitivity and range, laser seeker field of view and field of regard,
laser seeker tracking gate widths, laser pulse stability requirements,
laser pulse width discrimination details, and data on the radar/infra-
red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
5. The GBU-48 is a 1000-lb (MK-83 or BLU-110) Enhanced Paveway II,
dual mode GPS/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG. The
laser sensor enhances standard GPS guidance by allowing rapid
prosecution of moving targets or fixed targets with large initial
target location errors (TLE). Information revealing target designation
tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of
destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding
countermeasures and the electromagnetic environment is classified
SECRET. Information revealing the probability of destroying common/
unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser seeker
head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency is
classified CONFIDENTIAL.
6. The GBU-54/56s are the dual-mode laser JDAM variants of the GBU-
38/GBU-31 JDAM. The nose fuzes are replaced with DSU-38/DSU-40s, which
give the weapons both GPS and laser guidance capability. The laser
sensor enhances the standard JDAM's reactive target capability by
allowing rapid prosecution of fixed targets with large initial target
location errors (TLE). The addition of the laser sensor combined with
additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a standard JDAM into a
Laser JDAM. Information revealing target designation tactics and
associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/
peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing
the probability of destroying common/unspecified targets, the number of
simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, and data on
the radar/infra-red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
7. 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.
8. A determination has been made that the Government of Saudi
Arabia 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. All defense
articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized
for release and export to Saudi Arabia.
9. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
Moreover, 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.
[FR Doc. 2015-31272 Filed 12-10-15; 8:45 am]
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