36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 24314-24317 [2017-09646]

Download as PDF 24314 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Notices Transmittal No. 17–07 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Kenya—MD 530 Aircraft The Government of Kenya has requested a possible sale of twelve (12) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government MD 530F weaponized aircraft to include twenty-four (24) Heavy Machine Gun of Kenya Pod (HMP) 400 systems; twenty-four (ii) Total Estimated Value: (24) M260 rocket launchers; four Major Defense Equipment * $0 million Other .................................... $253 million thousand and thirty-two (4,032) M151 rockets; one thousand five hundred and Total .................................. $253 million thirty-six (1,536) 2.75-inch M274 smoke signature warhead rockets; and four (iii) Description and Quantity or hundred thousand (400,000) rounds of Quantities of Articles or Services under .50 caliber ammunition. Also included Consideration for Purchase: are communications and navigation Major Defense Equipment (MDE): equipment, contractor logistics support, None training, U.S. Government technical Non-MDE: assistance, airframe and weapon system Twelve (12) MD 530F Weaponized spare parts support, Contractor Field Aircraft Service Representative (CFSR) support, Twenty-four (24) Heavy Machine Gun and Special Assigned Airlift Mission Pod (HMP) 400 Systems (SAAM) flight delivery support. The Twenty-four (24) M260 Rocket total estimated cost is $253 million. This proposed sale contributes to the Launchers foreign policy and national security of Four thousand and thirty-two (4,032) the United States by improving the M151 Rockets security of a strong regional partner who One thousand five hundred and thirty-six (1,536) 2.75-inch M274 Smoke is a regional security leader, undertaking critical operations against signature Warhead Rockets al-Shabaab, and a troop contributor to Four hundred thousand (400,000) the African Union Mission in Somalia rounds of .50 Caliber Ammunition Also included is communications and (AMISOM). The proposed sale of the MD 530F navigation equipment, contractor helicopters, weapons, ammunition, logistics support, training, U.S. support items and technical support Government technical assistance, airframe and weapon system spare parts will advance Kenya’s efforts to conduct scout and attack rotary wing aircraft support. Contractor Field Service operations in support of their AMISOM Representative (CFSR) support, and mission. The MD 530F will also replace Special Airlift Assignment Mission Kenya’s aging MD500 fleet, which is the (SAAM) flight delivery support. current reconnaissance platform (iv) Military Department: Army (UDQ) supporting Kenyan ground forces. This (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None sale will significantly enhance the (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Kenyan Army’s modernization efforts Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None and increase interoperability with the (vii) Sensitivity of Technology U.S. Armed Forces and other partners in Contained in the Defense Article or the region. Additionally, a strong Defense Services national defense and dedicated military Proposed to be Sold: None force will assist Kenya in its efforts to (viii) Date Report Delivered to maintain stability in East Africa. Congress: May 1, 2017 Kenya will have no difficulty *As defined in Section 47(6) of the absorbing this equipment into its armed Arms Export Control Act. forces. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be MD Helicopters, Mesa, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of approximately twelve (12) additional contractor representatives in country for a period of 12 months. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2017–09640 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17–14] 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. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17–14 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 9, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1 24315 EN26MY17.001</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Notices 24316 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Notices to be an important force for political Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of stability and economic progress within Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Europe. The proposed sale of the Bell 429 Arms Export Control Act, as amended light utility helicopters will improve (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government Slovakia’s capability to meet current of Slovakia and future threats. Slovakia will use the (ii) Total Estimated Value: enhanced capability to strengthen its Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million homeland defense and deter regional Other .................................... $150 million threats. Slovakia will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its Total .................................. $150 million armed forces. The proposed sale will not alter the (iii) Description and Quantity or basic military balance in the region. Quantities of Articles or Services under The principal contractor will be Bell Consideration for Purchase: Helicopter of Piney Flats, Tennessee. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): There are no known offset agreements in None connection with this potential sale. Non-MDE: Nine (9) Bell 429 Light Implementation of this proposed sale Utility Helicopters with customerwill not require the assignment of any unique modifications. Also included are additional U.S. Government or WESCAM MX–10 cameras, training, contractor representatives to Slovakia. spare parts, and logistical support, There will be no adverse impact on mission equipment, communication and U.S. defense readiness as a result of this navigation equipment, special tools and proposed sale. test equipment, ground support equipment, airframe and engine spare Transmittal No. 17–14 parts, technical data, publications, Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of maintenance work order/electronic Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the change proposals, technical assistance, Arms Export Control Act, as amended repair and return, quality assurance Annex Item No. vii team, and transportation of aircraft. (iv) Military Department: Army (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None 1. The Bell 429 is a light twin, newly (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, manufactured helicopter and is Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None optimized for Instrument Flight Rules (vii) Sensitivity of Technology (IFR), Category A, and JAROPS–3 Contained in the Defense Article or compliant operations. The Bell 429 Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: features two/three multi-function See Attached Annex displays, dual digital 3-axis autopilot (viii) Date Report Delivered to and an integrated electronic data Congress: April 27, 2017 recorder provides enhanced situational * as defined in Section 47(6) of the awareness and post flight analysis. The Arms Export Control Act. Bell 429 standard configuration for Communications, Navigation and POLICY JUSTIFICATION Surveillance (CNS) consists of Garmin Government of Slovakia—Bell 429 Light GTN 650/750 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS Utility Helicopters system. The Identifier, Friend or Foe Slovakia has requested a possible sale (IFF) will be the APX–123, which provides the Mode 4/5 capability. One of nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility (1) each Multi Sensor Cameras, L3 Helicopters with customer-unique WESCAM MX10s will be equipped on modifications. Also included are four (4) of the nine (9) Bell 429 WESCAM MX–10 cameras, training, Helicopters. The communications suite spare parts, and logistical support, mission equipment, communication and is as follows: one (1) each AN/ARC–231 navigation equipment, special tools and Multi-mode radios providing VHF FM, VHF–AM, UHF, HQII and DAMA test equipment, ground support SATCOM. Aircraft survivability equipment, airframe and engine spare equipment (ASE) will not be provided parts, technical data, publications, on this LOA. maintenance work order/electronic change proposals, technical assistance, Identification and security repair and return, quality assurance classification of sensitive technological team, and transportation of aircraft. The information and/or restricted estimated cost is $150 million. information contained in the This proposed sale will enhance the equipment, major components, foreign policy and national security subsystems, software, technical data objectives of the United States by (Performance, Maintenance, R&M, etc.) helping to improve the security of a documentation, training devices and NATO ally that has been, and continues services to be conveyed with the Transmittal No. 17–14 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 proposed sale to include a brief justification/explanation of why information is sensitive provided as follows: (1) The AN/APX–123A, Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is installed on various military platforms. When installed in conjunction with platform antennas and the RCU (or other appropriate control unit), the transponder provides identification, altitude and surveillance reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based and/or surface interrogators. The transponder provides operational capabilities for Mark XIIA Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A,C and 4&5 and Mode S (levels 1, 2, and 3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX– 123 also provides automated ID, position and latitude of the aircraft, and unencrypted ADS–B and is compatible with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II equipment. (2) The WESCAM MX–10 is a small Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral Imaging System with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Embedded with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Standard Positioning Service (SPS). The WESCAM MX–10 camera system contains a LN–200 IMU manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the United States. WESCAM MX–10 is embedded with GPS SPS. SPS is a threedimensional position and time determination capability provided to a user equipped with a minimum capability GPS SPS receiver in accordance with GPS national policy. (3) The AN/ARC–231 (V)(C) is a secure communication system that provides Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond Line-ofSight (BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM), as well as Voice and data communications capabilities. In addition to Satellite Communications, the AN/ARC–231 (V)(C) provides Secure/Electronic CounterCountermeasures (ECCM) communications in the following waveform, The Single Channel Ground and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK (HQ). The AN/ARC– 231 functions by transmitting and receiving the Radio Frequency (RF) in the 30 MHz–511.995 MHZ range. The Receiver Transmitter provides communication in Frequency Modulation (FM), Very High Frequency—Amplitude Modulation Air Traffic Control Band (VHF AM ATC), Very High Frequency—Frequency Modulation Public Service & Maritime Band, Ultra High Frequency— E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Notices Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) HAVEQUICK/Ground-Air Band, Ultra high Frequency Satellite (UHF SATFCOM) Band and Ultra High Frequency—Frequency Modulation Public Service Band. 2. 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. 3. 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, outweighs the potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Slovak Republic. [FR Doc. 2017–09646 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17–06] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Notice. Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24317 The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17–06 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: May 23, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09646]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-14]


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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or 
Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-14 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 9, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 17-14
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 Slovakia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................    $150 million
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  Total.................................................    $150 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE: Nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters with customer-
unique modifications. Also included are WESCAM MX-10 cameras, training, 
spare parts, and logistical support, mission equipment, communication 
and navigation equipment, special tools and test equipment, ground 
support equipment, airframe and engine spare parts, technical data, 
publications, maintenance work order/electronic change proposals, 
technical assistance, repair and return, quality assurance team, and 
transportation of aircraft.
    (iv) Military Department: Army
    (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 27, 2017
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Slovakia--Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters

    Slovakia has requested a possible sale of nine (9) Bell 429 Light 
Utility Helicopters with customer-unique modifications. Also included 
are WESCAM MX-10 cameras, training, spare parts, and logistical 
support, mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment, 
special tools and test equipment, ground support equipment, airframe 
and engine spare parts, technical data, publications, maintenance work 
order/electronic change proposals, technical assistance, repair and 
return, quality assurance team, and transportation of aircraft. The 
estimated cost is $150 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 within Europe.
    The proposed sale of the Bell 429 light utility helicopters will 
improve Slovakia's capability to meet current and future threats. 
Slovakia will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland 
defense and deter regional threats. Slovakia will have no difficulty 
absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the 
region.
    The principal contractor will be Bell Helicopter of Piney Flats, 
Tennessee. There are no known offset agreements 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 Slovakia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-14
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The Bell 429 is a light twin, newly manufactured helicopter and 
is optimized for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Category A, and JAROPS-
3 compliant operations. The Bell 429 features two/three multi-function 
displays, dual digital 3-axis autopilot and an integrated electronic 
data recorder provides enhanced situational awareness and post flight 
analysis. The Bell 429 standard configuration for Communications, 
Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) consists of Garmin GTN 650/750 NAV/
COM/WAAS GPS system. The Identifier, Friend or Foe (IFF) will be the 
APX-123, which provides the Mode 4/5 capability. One (1) each Multi 
Sensor Cameras, L3 WESCAM MX10s will be equipped on four (4) of the 
nine (9) Bell 429 Helicopters. The communications suite is as follows: 
one (1) each AN/ARC-231 Multi-mode radios providing VHF FM, VHF-AM, 
UHF, HQII and DAMA SATCOM. Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) will 
not be provided on this LOA.

    Identification and security classification of sensitive 
technological information and/or restricted information contained in 
the equipment, major components, subsystems, software, technical data 
(Performance, Maintenance, R&M, etc.) documentation, training devices 
and services to be conveyed with the proposed sale to include a brief 
justification/explanation of why information is sensitive provided as 
follows:

    (1) The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) 
Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is installed on 
various military platforms. When installed in conjunction with platform 
antennas and the RCU (or other appropriate control unit), the 
transponder provides identification, altitude and surveillance 
reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based 
and/or surface interrogators. The transponder provides operational 
capabilities for Mark XIIA Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) 
capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A,C and 4&5 and Mode S (levels 1, 2, and 
3 capable). Additionally, the AN/APX-123 also provides automated ID, 
position and latitude of the aircraft, and unencrypted ADS-B and is 
compatible with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) 
II equipment.
    (2) The WESCAM MX-10 is a small Multi-Sensor, Multi-Spectral 
Imaging System with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Embedded with 
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Standard Positioning Service (SPS). 
The WESCAM MX-10 camera system contains a LN-200 IMU manufactured by 
Northrop Grumman in the United States. WESCAM MX-10 is embedded with 
GPS SPS. SPS is a three-dimensional position and time determination 
capability provided to a user equipped with a minimum capability GPS 
SPS receiver in accordance with GPS national policy.
    (3) The AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) is a secure communication system that 
provides Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond Line-of-Sight 
(BLOS) satellite communications (SATCOM), as well as Voice and data 
communications capabilities. In addition to Satellite Communications, 
the AN/ARC-231 (V)(C) provides Secure/Electronic Counter-
Countermeasures (ECCM) communications in the following waveform, The 
Single Channel Ground and Airborne System (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK 
(HQ). The AN/ARC-231 functions by transmitting and receiving the Radio 
Frequency (RF) in the 30 MHz-511.995 MHZ range. The Receiver 
Transmitter provides communication in Frequency Modulation (FM), Very 
High Frequency--Amplitude Modulation Air Traffic Control Band (VHF AM 
ATC), Very High Frequency--Frequency Modulation Public Service & 
Maritime Band, Ultra High Frequency--

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Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) HAVEQUICK/Ground-Air Band, Ultra high 
Frequency Satellite (UHF SATFCOM) Band and Ultra High Frequency--
Frequency Modulation Public Service Band.
    2. 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.
    3. 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, outweighs the potential damage that could result 
if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Slovak Republic.

[FR Doc. 2017-09646 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
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