36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 21375-21377 [2017-09233]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 87 / Monday, May 8, 2017 / Notices BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 17–15 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 Greece (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $34 million $46 million Total .............................. $80 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five (5) CH–47D Aircraft Seven (7) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (one (1) for each aircraft plus two (2) spares) Twelve (12) T55–GA–714A Turbine Engines (two (2) for each aircraft plus two (2) spares) Non-MDE includes: Also under consideration for this sale is mission equipment, communications and navigation equipment, ground support equipment, special tools and test equipment, spares, publications, Maintenance Work Order/Engineering Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), technical support, and training, and other associated support equipment and services. (iv) Military Department: Army (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR–B– JBK, GR–B–XMH (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: April 27, 2017 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of Greece—CH–47D Helicopters The Government of Greece requested the possible sale of five (5) CH–47D helicopters, seven (7) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (one (1) for each aircraft plus two (2) spares), and twelve (12) T55–GA–714A turbine engines (two (2) for each aircraft plus two (2) spares). Also included are mission equipment, communications and navigation equipment, ground support equipment, special tools and test equipment, spares, publications, Maintenance Work Order/Engineering Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 technical support, and training, and other associated support equipment and services. The total estimated cost is $80 million. This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress. Greece intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces by increasing its rotary-wing transport capability. This will contribute to the Greek military’s goal to upgrade its capability while further enhancing greater interoperability between Greece, the U.S. and other allies. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. There is no principal contractor as the systems will be coming from U.S. Army stocks. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Greece for equipment de-processing/ fielding, system checkout and new equipment training. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. 21375 altitude encoding. The AN/APX–118 and AN/APX–118A transponder is classified SECRET if Mode 4, or Mode 5 fill is installed in the equipment with a crypto device. Mission equipment consists of the radar signal detecting set, (AN/APR–39A(V)1) and the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) (AN/ AAR–57). The AN/APR–39 Series Radar Warning Receiver sets are sensitive items are classified SECRET if the Unit Data Module has threat data software installed. The software for this system determines the classification. Normally a customer has specific software developed to meet their requirements. 2. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Greece. 3. A determination has been made that the Government of Greece can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. The sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification of the notification. [FR Doc. 2017–09231 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Transmittal No. 17–15 Office of the Secretary Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act [Transmittal No. 16–87] Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The CH–47D is a medium lift aircraft, remanufactured from CH–47A, B, and C aircraft. The CH–47D aircraft, which includes two T55–GA–714A turbine engines, has been identified as Major Defense Equipment (MDE). The avionic system in the CH–47D helicopter consists of the communications equipment providing HF (AN/ARC–220), VHF AM/FM (AN/ ARC–186) and UHF–AM (AN/ARC–164) communications. The voice secure equipment consists of the TSEC/KY–58 and the TSEC/KY–100. The navigation equipment includes ADF (AN/ARN–89 or 149, VOR ILS Marker Beacon, (AN/ ARN–123, Doppler/GPS (AN/ASN–128, Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) System AN/ARN–154(V), VGH FM Homing (AN/ARC–201D) is provided through the FM communication radio. Transponder equipment (AN/APX–118) consists of an IFF receiver with inputs from the barometric altimeter for PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 16–87 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: May 3, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 87 / Monday, May 8, 2017 / Notices 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 EN08MY17.001</GPH> asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 21376 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 87 / Monday, May 8, 2017 / Notices BILLING CODE 5001–06–C The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of develop and maintain a strong and Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the ready self-defense capability. This Arms Export Control Act, as amended proposed sale is consistent with those (i) Prospective Purchaser: Israel objectives. This proposed sale will (ii) Total Estimated Value: contribute to the foreign policy and Major Defense Equipment * $400 million national security of the United States by Other .................................... $ 40 million helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner that has been, Total .................................. $440 million and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic (iii) Description and Quantity or progress in the Middle East. Quantities of Articles or Services under The proposed sale will improve Consideration for Purchase: Israel’s capability to meet current and Major Defense Equipment (MDE): future threats in the defense of its Thirteen (13) 76mm Naval Guns (includes the Digital Control Console) borders and territorial waters. The naval guns will be installed on Israeli Navy Non-MDE: Shipboard spares to SA’AR 4.5 and SA’AR 6 Missile Patrol support operation and preventive Boats. One gun will be located at an maintenance; spares to support repairs; Israeli Naval Training Center to be used special tools needed for maintenance; holding and transportation fixtures; test for training maintenance personnel. Israel will have no difficulty absorbing equipment; technical manuals, other this equipment into its armed forces. documentation, and publications; U.S. The proposed equipment and support Government and the contractor will not alter the basic military balance engineering, technical, and logistics in the region. support services; site surveys of ships The potential principal contractor and maintenance facilities; installation, will be DRS North America (a Leonardo checkouts and testing of the systems on company). There are no known offset the boats; operations and maintenance agreements proposed in connection training; and other related support with this potential sale. services. Implementation of this proposed sale (iv) Military Department: Navy (LHN) will not require the assignment of any (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Israel. Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None There is no adverse impact on U.S. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology defense readiness as a result of this Contained in the Defense Article or proposed sale. Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex Transmittal No. 16–87 (viii) Date Report Delivered to Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Congress: April 26, 2017 Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) Of the * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act Arms Export Control Act. Annex POLICY JUSTIFICATION Item No. vii Israel—76mm Naval Gun and Technical (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Support 1. The naval gun system proposed in The Government of Israel has response to this request is a modern requested a possible sale of thirteen (13) variant of the MK–75 naval gun system. 76mm naval guns. Also included are The naval gun system is mounted shipboard spares to support their aboard the ship and supports multiple operation and preventive maintenance; missions while deployed at sea and at spares to support repairs; special tools home port stations. The missions needed for maintenance; holding and include ship’s surface to air defense and transportation fixtures; test equipment; surface to surface defense or attack technical manuals, other modes. It also can be used for sea documentation, and publications; U.S. surface to land surface for bombardment Government and the contractor or as offshore artillery to support troops engineering, technical, and logistics on the ground. This gun system does not support services; site surveys of ships include Global Positioning System and maintenance facilities; installation, (GPS) or sensors. The naval gun checkouts and testing of the systems on hardware and support equipment, test the boats; operations and maintenance equipment, and maintenance spares are training; and other related support UNCLASSIFIED. services. The estimated cost is $440 2. Some of the prospective million. ammunition types that may be used asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 16–87 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21377 with the gun system are either laser or GPS guided. Ammunition is not part of this proposal. 3. The naval gun system provides an interface (Digital Control Console) so that it can be used in conjunction with the ships’ Fire Control System (FCS) and Combat Management System (CMS). The FCS and CMS are not proposed as part of this sale. 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Israel. [FR Doc. 2017–09233 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Availability of GovernmentOwned Inventions; Available for Licensing Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The inventions listed below are assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and are available for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy. The following patents are available for licensing: Patent No. 9,618,309 (Navy Case No. 103257): APPARATUS AND ELECTRIC PRIMER OUTPUT DATA TESTING METHOD//Patent No. 9,617,612 (Navy Case No. 103025): STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE OF MICROSTRUCTURES WITHIN A STRUCTURE TO SELECTIVELY ADJUST A RESPONSE OR RESPONSES OF RESULTING STRUCTURES OR PORTIONS OF STRUCTURES TO SHOCK INDUCED DEFORMATION OR FORCE LOADING//and Patent No. 9,620,242 (Navy Case No. 200261): METHODS AND APPARATUSES INCLUDING ONE OR MORE INTERRUPTED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT OPERATIONS FOR CHARACTERIZING RADIATION EFFECTS IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the patents cited should be directed to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 16-87]


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: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or 
Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 16-87 with attached Policy Justification 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 3, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-87
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: Israel
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................    $400 million
Other...................................................    $ 40 million
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  Total.................................................    $440 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Thirteen (13) 76mm Naval Guns (includes the Digital Control Console)

    Non-MDE: Shipboard spares to support operation and preventive 
maintenance; spares to support repairs; special tools needed for 
maintenance; holding and transportation fixtures; test equipment; 
technical manuals, other documentation, and publications; U.S. 
Government and the contractor engineering, technical, and logistics 
support services; site surveys of ships and maintenance facilities; 
installation, checkouts and testing of the systems on the boats; 
operations and maintenance training; and other related support 
services.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (LHN)
    (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 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 26, 2017

    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Israel--76mm Naval Gun and Technical Support

    The Government of Israel has requested a possible sale of thirteen 
(13) 76mm naval guns. Also included are shipboard spares to support 
their operation and preventive maintenance; spares to support repairs; 
special tools needed for maintenance; holding and transportation 
fixtures; test equipment; technical manuals, other documentation, and 
publications; U.S. Government and the contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services; site surveys of ships and 
maintenance facilities; installation, checkouts and testing of the 
systems on the boats; operations and maintenance training; and other 
related support services. The estimated cost is $440 million.
    The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is 
vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and 
maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale 
is consistent with those objectives. 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 regional partner that 
has been, and continues to be, an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet current 
and future threats in the defense of its borders and territorial 
waters. The naval guns will be installed on Israeli Navy SA'AR 4.5 and 
SA'AR 6 Missile Patrol Boats. One gun will be located at an Israeli 
Naval Training Center to be used for training maintenance personnel. 
Israel will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed equipment and support will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The potential principal contractor will be DRS North America (a 
Leonardo company). There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Israel.
    There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of 
this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-87
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 naval gun system proposed in response to this request is a 
modern variant of the MK-75 naval gun system. The naval gun system is 
mounted aboard the ship and supports multiple missions while deployed 
at sea and at home port stations. The missions include ship's surface 
to air defense and surface to surface defense or attack modes. It also 
can be used for sea surface to land surface for bombardment or as 
offshore artillery to support troops on the ground. This gun system 
does not include Global Positioning System (GPS) or sensors. The naval 
gun hardware and support equipment, test equipment, and maintenance 
spares are UNCLASSIFIED.
    2. Some of the prospective ammunition types that may be used with 
the gun system are either laser or GPS guided. Ammunition is not part 
of this proposal.
    3. The naval gun system provides an interface (Digital Control 
Console) so that it can be used in conjunction with the ships' Fire 
Control System (FCS) and Combat Management System (CMS). The FCS and 
CMS are not proposed as part of this sale.
    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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Israel.

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