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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Vehicles. Also included are two (2)
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the AGM–158B Weapon System Simulators,
F–16 operational flight plan upgrade for
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
the Polish F- 16C/D, JASSM–ER
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Poland
integration, missile containers, spare
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
and repair parts, support and test
Major Defense Equipment *
$ 110 million equipment, publications and technical
Other .................................... $ 90 million documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
TOTAL .............................. $ 200 million
and contractor engineering, technical
(iii) Description and Quantity or
and logistics support services, and other
Quantities of Articles or Services under
related elements of logistical and
Consideration for Purchase:
program support. The total estimated
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
program value is $200 million.
Seventy (70) AGM–158B Joint Air-toThe proposed sale will contribute to
Surface Standoff Missiles Extended
the foreign policy and the national
Range (JASSM–ER)
security objectives of the United States
Two (2) AGM–158B Flight Test
by helping to improve the security of a
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NATO ally. Poland continues to be an
Two (2) AGM–158B Mass Simulant
important force for political stability
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and economic progress in Central
One (1) AGM–158B Flight Test
Europe.
Vehicle—Captive Carry
The proposed sale will improve
Three (3) AGM–158B Separation Test
Poland’s capability to meet current and
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future threats of enemy air and ground
weapons systems. Poland will use the
Non-MDE includes:
enhanced capability as a deterrent to
Two (2) AGM–158B Weapon System
Simulators, F–16 operational flight plan regional threats and to strengthen its
homeland defense. These weapon and
upgrade for the Polish F- 16C/D,
capabilities upgrades will allow Poland
JASSM–ER integration, missile
to strengthen its air-to-ground strike
containers, spare and repair parts,
capabilities and increase its
support and test equipment,
contribution to future NATO operations.
publications and technical
Poland will have no difficulty absorbing
documentation, personnel training and
these missiles into its armed forces.
training equipment, U.S. Government
The proposed sale of this equipment
and contractor engineering, technical
and logistics support services, and other and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
related elements of logistical and
The prime contractor will be the
program support.
Lockheed Martin of Ft. Worth, Texas.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
There are no known offset agreements
(X7–D–YAD)
proposed in connection with this
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL–D–
potential sale.
SAC, PL–D–YAB and amendments
Implementation of this proposed sale
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
will not require the assignment of any
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
additional U.S. Government or
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
contractor representatives to Poland.
Contained in the Defense Article or
There will be no adverse impact on
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
See Annex Attached
proposed sale.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress:
Transmittal No. 16–72
November 28, 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Arms Export Control Act.
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the
Arms Export Control Act
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Annex
Poland—JASSM–ER with Support
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The Government of Poland has
requested a possible sale of seventy (70)
AGM–158B Joint Air-to-Surface
Standoff Missiles Extended Range
(JASSM–ER), two (2) AGM–158B Flight
Test Vehicles, two (2) AGM–158B Mass
Simulant Vehicles, one (1) AGM–158B
Flight Test Vehicle—Captive Carry,
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(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AGM–158B JASSM ER is an
extended range low-observable, highly
survivable subsonic cruise missile
designed to penetrate next generation
air defense systems en-route to target. It
is designed to kill hard, medium-
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hardened, soft and area type targets. The
extended range over the baseline was
obtained by going from a turbo jet to a
turbo-fan engine and by reconfiguring
the fuel tanks for added capacity.
Classification of the technical data and
information on the AGM–158’s
performance, capabilities, systems, subsystems, operations, and maintenance
will range from UNCLASSIFIED to
SECRET.
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 that might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made
that Poland can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This proposed
sale is necessary to further the US
foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
4. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to Poland.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16–65]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Department of Defense, Defense
Security Cooperation Agency.
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: Pam
Young, DSCA/SE&E–RAN, (703) 697–
9107.
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16–65 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 9, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16–65
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 Finland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
TOTAL ...............................
$57 million
$99 million
$156 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Ninety (90) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS–JTRS) Variant(s)
Non-MDE includes:
Follow-on equipment and support for
Finland’s F/A–18 Mid-Life Upgrade
(MLU) program includes software test
and integration center upgrades, flight
testing, spare and repair parts, support
and test equipment, transportation,
publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor technical and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case FI–P–SAA $2.4 billion—9 Jun
1992
FMS case FI–P–SAB $675 million—7
Feb 1994
FMS case FI–P–GAD $25 million—13
Jul 2001
FMS case FI–P–LBB $63 million—4 Aug
2001
FMS case FI–P–LBC $127 million—1
Jan 2004
FMS case FI–P–LBD $252 million—25
Jul 2007
FMS case FI–P–LBH $307 million—3
Apr 2009
FMS case FI–P–GAU $170 million—27
Jun 2013
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
See Annex Attached
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: December 2, 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Finland—F–18 Mid-Life
Upgrade Program
The Government of Finland has
requested a possible sale of follow-on
equipment and support for Finland’s F/
A–18 Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) program,
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consisting of: Ninety (90)
Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS–JTRS) variant(s). The
proposed program support also includes
software test and integration center
upgrades, flight testing, spare and repair
parts, support and test equipment,
transportation, publications and
technical documentation, personnel
training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical
and logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics support.
Total estimated program cost is $156
million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United State by helping
to improve the security of a friendly
country which has been and continues
to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in
Europe.
The Finnish Air Force (FAF) intend to
purchase this MLU program equipment
and services to extend the useful life of
its F/A–18 fighter aircraft and enhance
their survivability and communications
connectivity. The FDF needs this
upgrade to keep pace with technology
advances in sensors, weaponry, and
communications. Finland has extensive
experience operating the F/A–18 aircraft
and will have no difficulty
incorporating the upgraded capabilities
into its forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be
Raytheon in Waltham, Massachusetts;
Lockheed Martin in Bethesda,
Maryland; The Boeing Company in St.
Louis, Missouri; BAE North America in
Arlington, Virginia; General Electric in
Fairfield, Connecticut; General
Dynamics in West Falls Church,
Virginia; Northrop Grumman in Falls
Church, Virginia; Rockwell Collins in
Cedar rapids, Iowa; ViaSat in Carlsbad,
California; and Data Link Solutions in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require multiple trips to Finland
involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical
reviews, support, and training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Transmittal No. 16–65
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 Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS–JTRS) is not classified
but is considered a COMSEC Controlled
Item (CCI). There are no training
devices, associated documentation, or
services to be provided with the sale of
these MIDS–JTRS units. No sensitive
information is provided or associated
with this sale.
2. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Finland.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID DOD–2014–OS–0077]
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
Defense Security Service, DoD.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Defense Security Service (DSS)
announces a proposed public
information collection and seeks public
comment on the provisions thereof.
Comments are invited on: Whether the
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways
to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the information collection on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by February 13,
2017.
SUMMARY:
You may submit comments,
identified by docket number and title,
by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16-65]
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: Pam Young, DSCA/SE&E-RAN, (703) 697-
9107.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16-65 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 9, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-65
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 Finland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $57 million
Other.................................... $99 million
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TOTAL.................................. $156 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Ninety (90) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) Variant(s)
Non-MDE includes:
Follow-on equipment and support for Finland's F/A-18 Mid-Life
Upgrade (MLU) program includes software test and integration center
upgrades, flight testing, spare and repair parts, support and test
equipment, transportation, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and
contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case FI-P-SAA $2.4 billion--9 Jun 1992
FMS case FI-P-SAB $675 million--7 Feb 1994
FMS case FI-P-GAD $25 million--13 Jul 2001
FMS case FI-P-LBB $63 million--4 Aug 2001
FMS case FI-P-LBC $127 million--1 Jan 2004
FMS case FI-P-LBD $252 million--25 Jul 2007
FMS case FI-P-LBH $307 million--3 Apr 2009
FMS case FI-P-GAU $170 million--27 Jun 2013
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 2, 2016
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Finland--F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program
The Government of Finland has requested a possible sale of follow-
on equipment and support for Finland's F/A-18 Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU)
program, consisting of: Ninety (90) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) variant(s).
The proposed program support also includes software test and
integration center upgrades, flight testing, spare and repair parts,
support and test equipment, transportation, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics support. Total estimated program
cost is $156 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security objectives of the United State by helping to improve
the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be
an important force for political stability and economic progress in
Europe.
The Finnish Air Force (FAF) intend to purchase this MLU program
equipment and services to extend the useful life of its F/A-18 fighter
aircraft and enhance their survivability and communications
connectivity. The FDF needs this upgrade to keep pace with technology
advances in sensors, weaponry, and communications. Finland has
extensive experience operating the F/A-18 aircraft and will have no
difficulty incorporating the upgraded capabilities into its forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Raytheon in Waltham,
Massachusetts; Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Maryland; The Boeing
Company in St. Louis, Missouri; BAE North America in Arlington,
Virginia; General Electric in Fairfield, Connecticut; General Dynamics
in West Falls Church, Virginia; Northrop Grumman in Falls Church,
Virginia; Rockwell Collins in Cedar rapids, Iowa; ViaSat in Carlsbad,
California; and Data Link Solutions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to
Finland involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for
technical reviews, support, and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-65
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 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is not classified but is considered a
COMSEC Controlled Item (CCI). There are no training devices, associated
documentation, or services to be provided with the sale of these MIDS-
JTRS units. No sensitive information is provided or associated with
this sale.
2. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Finland.
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