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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.
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4. All defense articles and services
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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:
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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.
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Transmittal No. 17–06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)( l ) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO
Support and Procurement Agency
(NSPA)
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
$25.0 million
$8.5 million
Total ...................................
$33.5 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
The NATO Support and Procurement
Agency requested the sale of AN/AAQ–
24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
components to support the upgrade of
the LAIRCM system on three C–17
aircraft, along with spares.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) Guardian Laser
Terminal Assemblies (GLTA) (9 + 5
spares)
Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor
Replacements (LSPR) (3 + 3 spares)
Non-MDE:
This request also includes contractor
spares, consumables, support
equipment, technical data, aircraft
installation, flight test, certification,
publications, training, program and
logistics support services.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8–D–
QAE
(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
NATO Support and Procurement
Agency (NSPA)—Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System
Components
The NATO Support and Procurement
Agency (NSPA) requested the sale of
fourteen (14) Guardian Laser
Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and six
(6) LAIRCM System Processor
Replacements (LSPR) along with
contractor spares, consumables, support
equipment, technical data, aircraft
installation, flight test, certification,
publications and training in order to
upgrade the AN/AAQ–24(V) LAIRCM
system on three (3) of its C–17 aircraft.
The estimated total value is $33.5
million.
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This proposed sale contributes to the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by enhancing the
aircraft self-protection capabilities of C–
17 aircraft operated by the NATO Airlift
Management (NAM) Programme, a
consortium of 12 nations, including the
United States. The partner nations in
this program fly missions in and around
Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant,
and North Africa. This sale an enhanced
military capability for the NAM, and
will assist its associated nations in
providing airlift for personnel and
equipment to locations requiring
enhanced threat countermeasures.
The proposed sale advances U.S. and
NATO policy goals of expanding the
capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO
allies and partners. The capabilities
associated with this proposed sale
bolster the military strength of the
NATO alliance and its partners by
increasing the self-protection
capabilities of NAM airlift aircraft.
NSPA will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment.
As these systems are defensive in
nature, the proposed sale of this
equipment and support will not alter
the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor for production
is Northrup Grumman of Rolling
Meadows, Illinois. 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 NATO.
There will be no adverse impact to
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)( l ) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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(LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM for the
C–17 uses three (3) GLTA and one (1)
LSPR. LAIRCM system software,
including Operational Flight Program is
classified SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
a. The LSPR component analyzes the
data from each Missile Warning System
Sensor and automatically deploys the
appropriate countermeasure via the
GLTA.
b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of
laser energy to jam infrared seeker
equipped missiles when directed by the
LSPR. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
The software is SECRET. Technical data
and documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
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 or
equivalent systems which might reduce
system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
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, outweigh 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 are authorized
for release and export to the NATO
Support and Procurement Agency,
NATO Airlift Management Program
pursuant to the NATO C–17 SAC MOU.
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Annex Item
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AN/AAQ–24V Large Aircraft
Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) is a
self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to
protect aircraft from infrared-guided
surface-to-air missiles. The system
features digital technology and microminiature solid-state electronics. The
system operates in all conditions,
detecting incoming missiles and
jamming infrared-seeker equipped
missiles with aimed bursts of laser
energy. The LAIRCM system
components required to upgrade the
system are the Guardian Laser
Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and
LAIRCM System Processor Replacement
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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.
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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17-06]
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 17-06 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 23, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)( l ) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support and Procurement Agency
(NSPA)
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $25.0 million
Other.................................... $8.5 million
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Total.................................. $33.5 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency requested the sale of AN/
AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) components
to support the upgrade of the LAIRCM system on three C-17 aircraft,
along with spares.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) Guardian Laser Terminal Assemblies (GLTA) (9 + 5
spares)
Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (3 + 3 spares)
Non-MDE:
This request also includes contractor spares, consumables, support
equipment, technical data, aircraft installation, flight test,
certification, publications, training, program and logistics support
services.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8-D-QAE
(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
NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)--Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Components
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requested the sale
of fourteen (14) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) and six
(6) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) along with contractor
spares, consumables, support equipment, technical data, aircraft
installation, flight test, certification, publications and training in
order to upgrade the AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM system on three (3) of its C-
17 aircraft. The estimated total value is $33.5 million.
This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by enhancing the aircraft self-protection
capabilities of C-17 aircraft operated by the NATO Airlift Management
(NAM) Programme, a consortium of 12 nations, including the United
States. The partner nations in this program fly missions in and around
Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Levant, and North Africa. This sale an
enhanced military capability for the NAM, and will assist its
associated nations in providing airlift for personnel and equipment to
locations requiring enhanced threat countermeasures.
The proposed sale advances U.S. and NATO policy goals of expanding
the capabilities of strategic airlift to NATO allies and partners. The
capabilities associated with this proposed sale bolster the military
strength of the NATO alliance and its partners by increasing the self-
protection capabilities of NAM airlift aircraft. NSPA will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment.
As these systems are defensive in nature, the proposed sale of this
equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the
region.
The prime contractor for production is Northrup Grumman of Rolling
Meadows, Illinois. 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 NATO.
There will be no adverse impact to U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)( l ) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex Item
No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AN/AAQ-24V Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
is a self-contained, directed energy countermeasures system designed to
protect aircraft from infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles. The
system features digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state
electronics. The system operates in all conditions, detecting incoming
missiles and jamming infrared-seeker equipped missiles with aimed
bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system components required to
upgrade the system are the Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA)
and LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM for
the C-17 uses three (3) GLTA and one (1) LSPR. LAIRCM system software,
including Operational Flight Program is classified SECRET. Technical
data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
a. The LSPR component analyzes the data from each Missile Warning
System Sensor and automatically deploys the appropriate countermeasure
via the GLTA.
b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of laser energy to jam infrared
seeker equipped missiles when directed by the LSPR. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. The software is SECRET. Technical data and documentation
to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
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 or equivalent systems which might
reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
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, outweigh 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 are
authorized for release and export to the NATO Support and Procurement
Agency, NATO Airlift Management Program pursuant to the NATO C-17 SAC
MOU.
[FR Doc. 2017-10898 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
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