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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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[Transmittal No. 16–59]
Arms Sales Notification
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Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
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kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
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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
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House of Representatives, Transmittal
16–59 with attached Policy Justification.
Dated: September 22, 2017.
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Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
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Transmittal No. 16–59
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 Bahrain
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
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TOTAL .............................
$ 406 million
$ 676 million
$ 1.082 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty-three (23) F–110–GE–129
engines (includes 3 spares)
Twenty-three (23) APG–83 Active
Electronically Scanned Array Radars
(includes 3 spares)
Twenty-three (23) Modular Mission
Computers (includes 3 spares)
Twenty-three (23) Embedded Global
Navigation Systems/LN260 EGI
(includes 3 spares)
Forty (40) LAU–129 Launchers
Twenty-three (23) Improved
Programmable Display Generators
(iPDG)
Twenty-five (25) AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER
Pods (MDE Determination Pending)
Two (2) AIM–9X Sidewinder Missiles
Two (2) AGM–88B/C High-Speed AntiRadiation Missiles (HARM)
Two (2) WGU–43 Guidance Control
Unit (GCU) (for GBU–24 Paveway III)
Two (2) BSU–84 Air Foil Group (AFG)
(for GBU–24 Paveway III)
Five (5) KMU–572 Joint Direct Attack
Munition (JDAM) Tailkits (for GBU–
38 JDAM and GBU–54 Laser JDAMs)
Two (2) GBU–39 Small Diameter Bombs
(SDB) Guided Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM–84 Harpoon Missiles
Three (3) MAU–210 ECCG (for GBU–50
Enhanced Paveway II)
Three (3) BLU–109 Inert Bomb Bodies
Four (4) MK–82/BLU 111 Inert Bomb
Bodies
Two (2) FMU 152 or FMU 139 Fuzes
Non-MDE includes: One (1) Joint
Mission Planning System, one (1) F–16V
simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ–211
AIDEWS systems, one (1) avionics level
test station, six (6) DB–110 Advanced
Reconnaissance Systems, two (2) LAU–
118A Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/
ARC–238 SINCGARS Radio or
equivalent, twenty-three (23) AN/
APX126 Advanced Identification Friend
or Foe (AIFF) system or equivalent,
twenty-three (23) cryptographic
appliques, two (2) CATM–9L/M, two (2)
AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium Range
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Captive
Air Training Missiles (CATM), three (3)
MXU–651 AFG (for GBU–50 Enhanced
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Paveway II), four (4) DSU–38 Precision
Laser Guidance Sets (PLGS) (for GBU–
54 Laser JDAM), four (4) AGM–154 Joint
Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Captive Flight
Vehicles (CFV), three (3) MK–84/BLU
117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2) FMU–
152 D–1 Inert Fuzes, three (3) BRU–57
Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU–61 Bomb
Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU–890 SDB
adapter cable for CMBRE, two (2) ADU–
891 AMRAAM/AIM 9X adapter cable
for CMBRE, telemetry for all flight test
assets, secure communications
equipment, spares and repair parts,
support equipment, personnel training
and training equipment, publications
and technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor technical
support services, containers, missile
support and test equipment, integration
test, site survey, design, construction
studies/analyses/services, cybersecurity,
critical computer resources support,
force protection and other related
elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(X7–D–QAU)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS Case BA–D–SGA—$330.9
million—21 Apr 87
FMS Case BA–D–SGG—$234.9
million—20 Feb 98
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
Contained in the Defense Articles or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
See Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: September 8, 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Bahrain—Upgrade of F–
16 Block 40 Aircraft to F–16V
Configuration
The Government of Bahrain requested
to upgrade its existing twenty (20) F–16
Block 40 aircraft to the F–16V
configuration. The requested sale
comprises of twenty-three (23) F–110–
GE–129 engines (includes 3 spares);
twenty-three (23) APG–83 Active
Electronically Scanned Array Radars
(includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23)
Modular Mission Computers (includes 3
spares); twenty-three (23) Embedded
Global Navigation Systems/LN260 EGI
(includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23)
Improved Programmable Display
Generators (iPDGs) (includes 3 spares);
forty (40) LAU–129 launchers; twentyfive (25) AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER Pods; two
(2) AIM–9X Sidewinder Missiles; two
(2) AGM–88 High-speed Anti-Radiation
Missiles (HARM); two (2) WGU–43
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Guidance Control Unit (GBU) Guidance
Control Unit (GCU) (for GBU–24
Paveway III); two (2) BSU–84 Air Foil
Group (AFG) (for GBU–24 Paveway III);
five (5) KMU–572 Joint Direct Attack
Munition (JDAM) Tailkits (for GBU–38
JDAM and GBU–54 Laser JDAM); two
(2) GBU–39 Small Diameter Bombs
(SDB) Guided Test Vehicles (GTV); two
(2) AGM–84 Harpoon Exercise Missiles;
three (3) MAU–210 ECCG (for GBU–50
Enhanced Paveway II); three (3) BLU–
109 Inert Bomb Bodies; four (4) MK–82/
BLU–111 Inert Bomb Bodies; and two
(2) GMU–152 or FMU–139 Fuzes.
This sale also includes one (1) Joint
Mission Planning System, one (1) F–16V
simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ–211
AIDEWS Systems, one (1) avionics level
test station, six (6) DB–110 Advanced
Reconnaissance Systems, two (2) LAU–
118A Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/
ARC–238 SINCGARS Radio or
equivalent, twenty-three (23) Advanced
Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF)
systems or equivalent; twenty-three (23)
cryptographic appliques; two (2)
CATM–9L/M, two (2) AIM–120C–7
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missile (AMRAAM) Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATM), three (3)
MXU–651 AFG (for GBU–50 Enhanced
Paveway II), four (4) DSU–38 Precision
Laser Guidance sets (PLGS) (for GBU–54
Laser JDAM), four (4) AGM–154 Joint
Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Captive
Flight Vehicles (CFV), three (3) MK–84/
BLU–117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2)
FMU–152 D–1 Inert Fuzes, three (3)
BRU–57 Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU–61
Bomb Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU–890
SDB adapter cable for CMBRE, two (2)
ADU–891 AMRAAM/AIM–9X adapter
cable for CMBRE, Telemetry for all
flight test assets secure communication
equipment, spares and repair parts,
support equipment, personnel training
and training equipment, publications
and technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor technical
support services, containers, missile
support and test equipment, integration
test, site survey, design, construction
studies/analyses/services, associate
operations, maintenance, training,
support facilities, cybersecurity, critical
computer resources support, force
protection, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The total
estimated program cost is $1.082 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major NonNATO ally which has been and
continues to be an important security
partner in the region. Our mutual
defense interests anchor our
relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air
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Force (RBAF) plays a significant role in
Bahrain’s defense.
The proposed sale improves Bahrain’s
capability to meet current and future
threats. Bahrain will use this capability
as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. The
upgraded F–16Vs will provide an
increase in the capability of existing
aircraft to sustain operations, meet
training requirements, and support
transition training for pilots to the
upgraded aircraft. This upgrade will
improve interoperability with U.S.
forces and other regional allies. Bahrain
will have no difficulty absorbing this
upgrade into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not affect the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be
Lockheed Martin. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require the assignment of at least
five (5) additional U.S. Government
representatives to Bahrain.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. This sale will involve the release of
sensitive technology to Bahrain. The F–
16V weapon system is UNCLASSIFIED,
except as noted below. The aircraft
utilizes the F–16C/D airframe and
features advanced avionics and systems.
It contains the General Electric F–110–
GE–129 engine, AN/APG–83 Active
Electronically Scanned Array Radars,
digital flight control system, internal
and external electronic warfare
equipment, AN/APX126 Advanced
Identification Friend of Foe (AIFF),
LN260 Embedded GPS/INS (EGI),
Modular Mission Computers (MMC),
improved Programmable Display
Generators (iPDG), AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER
Pods, Multifuncation Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS–JTRS), operational flight
trainer, and software computer
programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to
SECRET) elements of the proposed F–
16V include hardware, accessories,
components, and associated software:
AN/APX126 Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF), cryptographic
appliques, Secure communication
equipment, Joint Mission Planning
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System, F–16V Simulator, AN/ALQ- 211
AIDEWS Pods, Avionics Level Test
Station, DB–110 Advanced
Reconnaissance Systems, LAU–118A
Launchers, and F–110–GE–129 engine.
Additional sensitive areas include
operating manuals and maintenance
technical orders containing performance
information, operating and test
procedures, and other information
related to support operations and repair.
The hardware, software, and data
identified are classified to protect
vulnerabilities, design and performance
parameters and other similar critical
information.
3. The AN/APG–83 is an Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
radar upgrade for the F–16. It includes
higher processor power, higher
transmission power, more sensitive
receiver electronics, infrared signature
and Advanced Interference Blanker
Units, and Synthetic Aperture Radar
(SAR), which creates higher-resolution
ground maps from a greater distance
than existing mechanically scanned
array radars (e.g., APG–68). The upgrade
features an increase in detection range
of air targets, increases in processing
speed and memory, as well as
significant improvements in all modes.
The highest classification of the radar is
SECRET.
4. AN/ALQ–211 Airborne Integrated
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite
(AIDEWS) provides passive radar
warning, wide spectrum RF jamming,
and control and management of the
entire Electronic Warfare (EW) system.
The commercially developed system
software and hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. The system is
classified SECRET when loaded with a
U.S. derived EW database, which will
be provided.
5. AN/ARC–238 SINCGARS Radio or
equivalent is considered
UNCLASSIFIED, but employs
cryptographic technology that is
classified SECRET. Classified elements
include operating characteristics,
parameters, technical data, and keying
material.
6. AN/APX–126 Advanced
Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) is a
system capable of transmitting and
interrogating Mode V and is supported
by cryptographic appliques. It is
UNCLASSIFIED unless/until Mode IV
and/or Mode V operational evaluator
parameters are loaded into the
equipment. Classified elements of the
AIFF system include software object
code, operating characteristics,
parameters, and technical data are
SECRET.
7. The Embedded GPS–INS (EGI) LN–
260 is a sensor that combines GPS and
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inertial sensor inputs to provide
accurate location information for
navigation and targeting. The EGI LN–
260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto
variable keys needed for highest GPS
accuracy are classified up to SECRET.
8. The Modular Mission Computer
(MMC) is the central computer for the
F–16. As such it serves as the hub for
all aircraft subsystems, avionics, and
weapons. The hardware and software
(Operational Flight Program—OFP) are
classified up to SECRET.
9. An Improved Programmable
Display Generator (iPDG) will support
the two color MFD’s, allowing the pilot
to set up to twelve display programs.
One of them includes a color Horizontal
Situation Display, which will be,
provide the pilot with a God’s eye view
of the tactical situation. Inside is a
20MHz, 32-bit Intel 80960 Display
Processor and a 256K battery-backed
RAM system memory. The color
graphics controller is based on the T.I.
TMS34020 Raster Graphics Chipset. The
IPDG also contains substantial growth
capabilities including a high-speed
Ethernet interface (10/100BaseT) and all
the hardware necessary to support
digital moving maps. The digital map
function can be enabled by the addition
of software. The hardware and software
are UNCLASSIFIED.
10. Joint Mission Planning System
(JMPS) is a multi-platform PC-based
mission planning system. JMPS
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, but the
software is classified up to SECRET.
11. DB–110 is a tactical airborne
reconnaissance system. This capability
permits reconnaissance missions to be
conducted from very short range to long
range by day or night. It is an under-theweather, podded system that produces
high resolution, dual-band electrooptical and infrared imagery. The DB–
110 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
12. The SNIPER (AN/AAQ–33)
targeting system is UNCLASSIFIED and
contains technology representing the
latest state-of-the-art in in electrooptical clarity and haze, and low light
targeting capability. Information on
performance and inherent
vulnerabilities is classified SECRET.
Software (object code) is classified
CONFIDENTIAL. Overall system
classification is SECRET.
13. The AIM–120C–7 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) Captive Air Training
Missiles (CATM) is a supersonic, air
launched, aerial intercept, guided
missile featuring digital technology and
micro-miniature solid-state electronics.
The missile employs active radar target
tacking, proportional navigation
guidance, and active Radio Frequency
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target detection. It can be launched day
or night, in any weather and increases
pilot survivability by allowing the pilot
to disengage after missile launch and
engage other targets. AMRAAM
capabilities include lookdown/
shootdown, multiple launches against
multiple targets, resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of
high- and low-flying maneuvering
targets. The AMRAAM AUR is classified
CONFIDENTIAL, major components
and subsystems range from
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL,
and technical data and other
documentation are classified up to
SECRET.
14. AIM–9X Sidewinder missile is an
air-to-air guided missile that employs a
passive infrared (IR) target acquisition
system that features digital technology
and micro-miniature solid-state
electronics. The AIM–9X tactical and
CATM guidance units are subsets of the
overall missile and were recently
designated as MDE. The AIM–9X is
CONFIDENTIAL, Major components
and subsystems range from
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL,
and technical data and other
documentation are classified up to
SECRET. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
The AIM–9X is launched from the
aircraft using a LAU–129 guided missile
launcher (currently in country
inventory). The LAU–129 provides
mechanical and electrical interface
between missile and aircraft. The LAU–
129 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
15. AGM–88B/C HARM is an air-toground missile designed to destroy or
suppress enemy radars used for air
defense. HARM has wide frequency
coverage, is target reprogrammable in
flight, and has a reprogrammable threat
library. Hardware and software for the
system is classified SECRET and
ballistics data is CONFIDENTIAL. The
overall system classification is SECRET.
The AGM–88 is launched from the
aircraft using a LAU–118A guided
missile launcher.
The LAU–118A provides mechanical
and electrical interface between missile
and aircraft.
The LAU–118A system is
UNCLASSIFIED.
16. GBU–10/12: 2,000-lb (GBU–10)
and 500-lb (GBU–12) laser-guided
bombs (LGBs). The LGB is a
maneuverable, free-fall weapon that
guides on laser energy reflected off of
the target. The LGB is delivered like a
normal general purpose warhead and
the laser guidance guides the weapon
into the target. Laser designation for the
weapon can be provided by a variety of
laser target designators. The LGB
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consists of a laser guidance kit, a
computer control group and a warhead
specific air foil group, that attach to the
nose and tail of Mk 84, Mk 82 bomb
bodies.
a. The GBU–10: This is a 2,000lb
(BLU–117 B/B or Mk 84) General
Purpose (GP) guided bomb fitted with
the MXU–651 airfoil and the MAU–169
or MAU–209 computer control group to
guide to its laser designated target.
b. The GBU–12: This is a 500lb (BLU–
111/B or Mk-82) guided bomb fitted
with the MXU- 650 airfoil and the
MAU–169 or MAU 209 computer
control group to guide to its laser
designated target. The weapon
components are UNCLASSIFIED. Some
technical data and vulnerabilities/
countermeasures are SECRET. The
overall weapons classification is
SECRET.
17. GBU–31 and GBU–38 are 2000lb/
500lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions
(JDAM).
JDAM is a guidance kit that converts
existing unguided free-fall bombs into
precision-guided ‘‘smart’’ munitions. By
adding a new tail section containing
Inertial Navigation System (INS)
guidance/Global Positioning System
(GPS) guidance to existing inventories
of BLU–109, BLU–111 and BLU–117 or
Mk-84 and Mk-82 bombs, the cost
effective JDAM provides highly accurate
weapon delivery in any ‘‘flyable’’
weather. The INS, using updates from
the GPS, helps guide the bomb to the
target via the use of movable tail fins.
The JDAM and all of its components are
UNCLASSIFIED, technical data for
JDAM is classified up to SECRET.
JDAMs use the Global Positioning
System (GPS) Precise Positioning
System (PPS), which provides for a
more accurate capability than the
commercial version of GPS.
18. GBU–49 and GBU–50 are 500lb/
2000lb dual mode laser and GPS guided
munitions respectively. The GBU–49/50
use airfoil groups similar to those used
on the GBU–12 and GBU–10 for inflight
maneuverability. Weapons components
are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
countermeasures/vulnerabilities are
SECRET. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
GBU–49/50s use the GPS PPS, which
provides for a more accurate capability
than the commercial version of GPS.
19. GBU–54/56 are the 500lb/2000lb
Laser JDAM (Joint Direct Attack
Munitions): These weapons use the
DSU–38/B/DSU–40 laser Sensor
respectively and use both Global
Position System aided inertial
navigations and/or laser guidance to
execute threat targets. The laser sensor
enhances standard JDAM’s reactive
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prosecution of fixed targets with large
initial target location errors (TLE). The
DSU–38/B Laser sensor also provides
the additional capability to engage
mobile targets. The addition of the
DSU–38 laser sensor combined with
additional cabling and mounting
hardware turns a GBU–38 JDAM into a
GBU–54 Laser JDAM. The addition of
the DSU–40 laser sensor combined with
additional cabling and mounting
hardware turns a GBU–31 JDAM into a
GBU–56 Laser JDAM. Weapons
components are UNCLASSIFIED.
Technical data and countermeasures/
vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall
system classification is SECRET.
Laser JDAMs use the GPS PPS, which
provides for a more accurate capability
than the commercial version of GPS.
20. GBU–39 Small Diameter Bomb
(SDB): The GBU–39 small diameter
bomb (SDB) is a 250-lb class precision
guided munition that allows aircraft
with an ability to carry a high number
of bombs. The weapon offers day or
night, adverse weather, precision
engagement capability against preplanned fixed or stationary soft, nonhardened, and hardened targets, with a
significant standoff range. Aircraft are
able to carry four SDBs in place of one
2,000-lb bomb. The SDB is equipped
with a GPS-aided inertial navigation
system to attack fixed, stationary targets
such as fuel depots and bunkers. The
SDB and all of its components are
UNCLASSIFIED; technical data is
classified up to SECRET.
SDBs use the GPS PPS, which
provides for a more accurate capability
than the commercial version of GPS.
21. The GBU–24 Paveway III is a
2000lb class low level laser guided
munition that can be employed at high,
medium, and low altitudes. GBU–24
components are UNCLASSIFIED. Target
designation tactics and associated
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of
destroying specific/peculiar targets,
vulnerabilities regarding
countermeasures, and the
electromagnetic environment is
classified SECRET.
22. The AGM–154 is a family of lowcost standoff weapons that are modular
in design and incorporate either a submunition or a unitary warhead.
Potential targets for Joint Standoff
Weapon (JSOW) range from soft targets,
such as troop concentration, to
hardened point targets like bunkers. The
AGM–154C is a penetrator weapon that
carries a BROACH warhead and pay
load. The AGM–154 hardware, software
and maintenance data is
UNCLASSIFIED. Vulnerabilities and
countermeasures are classified up to
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SECRET.
The AGM–154 uses the GPS PPS,
which provides for a more accurate
capability than the commercial version
of GPS.
23. The AGM–84L–1 Harpoon is a
non-nuclear tactical weapon system
currently in service in the U.S. Navy
and in 28 other foreign nations. It
provides a day, night, and adverse
weather, standoff air-to-surface
capability. Harpoon Block II is a follow
on to the Harpoon missile that is no
longer in production. Harpoon Block II
is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare
missile.
The AGM–84L–1 incorporates
components, software, and technical
design information that are considered
sensitive. These elements are essential
to the ability of the Harpoon missile to
selectively engage hostile targets under
a wide range of operational, tactical and
environmental conditions. The
following Harpoon components being
conveyed by the proposed sale that are
considered sensitive and are classified
CONFIDENTIAL include: IIR seeker,
INS, OPP software and, missile
operational characteristics and
performance data. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
24. M61A l 20mm Vulcan Cannon:
The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a six
barreled automatic cannon chambered
in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire
from 2,500–6,000 shots per minute. This
weapon is a hydraulically powered air
cooled Gatlin gun used to damage/
destroy aerial targets, suppress/
incapacitate personnel targets, and
damage or destroy moving and
stationary light materiel targets. The
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UNCLASSIFIED.
25. Software, hardware, and other
data/information, which is classified or
sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to
protect system vulnerabilities, design
data, and performance parameters.
Some end-item hardware, software, and
other data identified above are classified
at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET
level. Potential compromise of these
systems is controlled through
management of the basic software
programs of highly sensitive systems
and software-controlled weapon
systems on a case-by-case basis.
26. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware or software source
code in this proposed sale, the
information could be used to develop
countermeasures which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used
in the development of systems with
similar or advance capabilities.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. This sale is necessary in
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
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listed in this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Bahrain.
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dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217,
kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; 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 16-59 with
attached Policy Justification.
Dated: September 22, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-59
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 Bahrain
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 406 million
Other................................... $ 676 million
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TOTAL................................. $ 1.082 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twenty-three (23) F-110-GE-129 engines (includes 3 spares)
Twenty-three (23) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars
(includes 3 spares)
Twenty-three (23) Modular Mission Computers (includes 3 spares)
Twenty-three (23) Embedded Global Navigation Systems/LN260 EGI
(includes 3 spares)
Forty (40) LAU-129 Launchers
Twenty-three (23) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG)
Twenty-five (25) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pods (MDE Determination Pending)
Two (2) AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles
Two (2) AGM-88B/C High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)
Two (2) WGU-43 Guidance Control Unit (GCU) (for GBU-24 Paveway III)
Two (2) BSU-84 Air Foil Group (AFG) (for GBU-24 Paveway III)
Five (5) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Tailkits (for GBU-
38 JDAM and GBU-54 Laser JDAMs)
Two (2) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) Guided Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-84 Harpoon Missiles
Three (3) MAU-210 ECCG (for GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II)
Three (3) BLU-109 Inert Bomb Bodies
Four (4) MK-82/BLU 111 Inert Bomb Bodies
Two (2) FMU 152 or FMU 139 Fuzes
Non-MDE includes: One (1) Joint Mission Planning System, one (1) F-
16V simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS systems, one (1) avionics
level test station, six (6) DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems, two
(2) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or
equivalent, twenty-three (23) AN/APX126 Advanced Identification Friend
or Foe (AIFF) system or equivalent, twenty-three (23) cryptographic
appliques, two (2) CATM-9L/M, two (2) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), three
(3) MXU-651 AFG (for GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II), four (4) DSU-38
Precision Laser Guidance Sets (PLGS) (for GBU-54 Laser JDAM), four (4)
AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Captive Flight Vehicles (CFV),
three (3) MK-84/BLU 117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2) FMU-152 D-1 Inert
Fuzes, three (3) BRU-57 Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU-61 Bomb Racks for SDB,
two (2) ADU-890 SDB adapter cable for CMBRE, two (2) ADU-891 AMRAAM/AIM
9X adapter cable for CMBRE, telemetry for all flight test assets,
secure communications equipment, spares and repair parts, support
equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical
support services, containers, missile support and test equipment,
integration test, site survey, design, construction studies/analyses/
services, cybersecurity, critical computer resources support, force
protection and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QAU)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS Case BA-D-SGA--$330.9 million--21 Apr 87
FMS Case BA-D-SGG--$234.9 million--20 Feb 98
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Articles
or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 8, 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Bahrain--Upgrade of F-16 Block 40 Aircraft to F-16V
Configuration
The Government of Bahrain requested to upgrade its existing twenty
(20) F-16 Block 40 aircraft to the F-16V configuration. The requested
sale comprises of twenty-three (23) F-110-GE-129 engines (includes 3
spares); twenty-three (23) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array
Radars (includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23) Modular Mission Computers
(includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23) Embedded Global Navigation
Systems/LN260 EGI (includes 3 spares); twenty-three (23) Improved
Programmable Display Generators (iPDGs) (includes 3 spares); forty (40)
LAU-129 launchers; twenty-five (25) AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pods; two (2) AIM-
9X Sidewinder Missiles; two (2) AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation
Missiles (HARM); two (2) WGU-43 Guidance Control Unit (GBU) Guidance
Control Unit (GCU) (for GBU-24 Paveway III); two (2) BSU-84 Air Foil
Group (AFG) (for GBU-24 Paveway III); five (5) KMU-572 Joint Direct
Attack Munition (JDAM) Tailkits (for GBU-38 JDAM and GBU-54 Laser
JDAM); two (2) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) Guided Test Vehicles
(GTV); two (2) AGM-84 Harpoon Exercise Missiles; three (3) MAU-210 ECCG
(for GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II); three (3) BLU-109 Inert Bomb Bodies;
four (4) MK-82/BLU-111 Inert Bomb Bodies; and two (2) GMU-152 or FMU-
139 Fuzes.
This sale also includes one (1) Joint Mission Planning System, one
(1) F-16V simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ-211 AIDEWS Systems, one (1)
avionics level test station, six (6) DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance
Systems, two (2) LAU-118A Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/ARC-238
SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-three (23) Advanced Identification
Friend or Foe (AIFF) systems or equivalent; twenty-three (23)
cryptographic appliques; two (2) CATM-9L/M, two (2) AIM-120C-7 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM), three (3) MXU-651 AFG (for GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II), four
(4) DSU-38 Precision Laser Guidance sets (PLGS) (for GBU-54 Laser
JDAM), four (4) AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Captive Flight
Vehicles (CFV), three (3) MK-84/BLU-117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2) FMU-
152 D-1 Inert Fuzes, three (3) BRU-57 Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU-61 Bomb
Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU-890 SDB adapter cable for CMBRE, two (2)
ADU-891 AMRAAM/AIM-9X adapter cable for CMBRE, Telemetry for all flight
test assets secure communication equipment, spares and repair parts,
support equipment, personnel training and training equipment,
publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor technical support services, containers, missile support and
test equipment, integration test, site survey, design, construction
studies/analyses/services, associate operations, maintenance, training,
support facilities, cybersecurity, critical computer resources support,
force protection, and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The total estimated program cost is $1.082 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a major Non-NATO ally which has been and continues to be an
important security partner in the region. Our mutual defense interests
anchor our relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air
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Force (RBAF) plays a significant role in Bahrain's defense.
The proposed sale improves Bahrain's capability to meet current and
future threats. Bahrain will use this capability as a deterrent to
regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. The upgraded
F-16Vs will provide an increase in the capability of existing aircraft
to sustain operations, meet training requirements, and support
transition training for pilots to the upgraded aircraft. This upgrade
will improve interoperability with U.S. forces and other regional
allies. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing this upgrade into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale will not affect the basic military balance in the
region.
The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of
at least five (5) additional U.S. Government representatives to
Bahrain.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 16-59
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. This sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to
Bahrain. The F-16V weapon system is UNCLASSIFIED, except as noted
below. The aircraft utilizes the F-16C/D airframe and features advanced
avionics and systems. It contains the General Electric F-110-GE-129
engine, AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars, digital
flight control system, internal and external electronic warfare
equipment, AN/APX126 Advanced Identification Friend of Foe (AIFF),
LN260 Embedded GPS/INS (EGI), Modular Mission Computers (MMC), improved
Programmable Display Generators (iPDG), AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Pods,
Multifuncation Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS-JTRS), operational flight trainer, and software computer
programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to SECRET) elements of the
proposed F-16V include hardware, accessories, components, and
associated software: AN/APX126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe
(AIFF), cryptographic appliques, Secure communication equipment, Joint
Mission Planning System, F-16V Simulator, AN/ALQ- 211 AIDEWS Pods,
Avionics Level Test Station, DB-110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems,
LAU-118A Launchers, and F-110-GE-129 engine. Additional sensitive areas
include operating manuals and maintenance technical orders containing
performance information, operating and test procedures, and other
information related to support operations and repair. The hardware,
software, and data identified are classified to protect
vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters and other similar
critical information.
3. The AN/APG-83 is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
radar upgrade for the F-16. It includes higher processor power, higher
transmission power, more sensitive receiver electronics, infrared
signature and Advanced Interference Blanker Units, and Synthetic
Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates higher-resolution ground maps from
a greater distance than existing mechanically scanned array radars
(e.g., APG-68). The upgrade features an increase in detection range of
air targets, increases in processing speed and memory, as well as
significant improvements in all modes. The highest classification of
the radar is SECRET.
4. AN/ALQ-211 Airborne Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare
Suite (AIDEWS) provides passive radar warning, wide spectrum RF
jamming, and control and management of the entire Electronic Warfare
(EW) system. The commercially developed system software and hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. The system is classified SECRET when loaded with a U.S.
derived EW database, which will be provided.
5. AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent is considered
UNCLASSIFIED, but employs cryptographic technology that is classified
SECRET. Classified elements include operating characteristics,
parameters, technical data, and keying material.
6. AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) is a
system capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode V and is
supported by cryptographic appliques. It is UNCLASSIFIED unless/until
Mode IV and/or Mode V operational evaluator parameters are loaded into
the equipment. Classified elements of the AIFF system include software
object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and technical data
are SECRET.
7. The Embedded GPS-INS (EGI) LN-260 is a sensor that combines GPS
and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location information for
navigation and targeting. The EGI LN-260 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS
crypto variable keys needed for highest GPS accuracy are classified up
to SECRET.
8. The Modular Mission Computer (MMC) is the central computer for
the F-16. As such it serves as the hub for all aircraft subsystems,
avionics, and weapons. The hardware and software (Operational Flight
Program--OFP) are classified up to SECRET.
9. An Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG) will support
the two color MFD's, allowing the pilot to set up to twelve display
programs. One of them includes a color Horizontal Situation Display,
which will be, provide the pilot with a God's eye view of the tactical
situation. Inside is a 20MHz, 32-bit Intel 80960 Display Processor and
a 256K battery-backed RAM system memory. The color graphics controller
is based on the T.I. TMS34020 Raster Graphics Chipset. The IPDG also
contains substantial growth capabilities including a high-speed
Ethernet interface (10/100BaseT) and all the hardware necessary to
support digital moving maps. The digital map function can be enabled by
the addition of software. The hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED.
10. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform PC-
based mission planning system. JMPS hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, but the
software is classified up to SECRET.
11. DB-110 is a tactical airborne reconnaissance system. This
capability permits reconnaissance missions to be conducted from very
short range to long range by day or night. It is an under-the-weather,
podded system that produces high resolution, dual-band electro-optical
and infrared imagery. The DB-110 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
12. The SNIPER (AN/AAQ-33) targeting system is UNCLASSIFIED and
contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in in
electro-optical clarity and haze, and low light targeting capability.
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified
SECRET. Software (object code) is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Overall
system classification is SECRET.
13. The AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) is a supersonic, air
launched, aerial intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology
and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The missile employs active
radar target tacking, proportional navigation guidance, and active
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target detection. It can be launched day or night, in any weather and
increases pilot survivability by allowing the pilot to disengage after
missile launch and engage other targets. AMRAAM capabilities include
lookdown/shootdown, multiple launches against multiple targets,
resistance to electronic countermeasures, and interception of high- and
low-flying maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM AUR is classified
CONFIDENTIAL, major components and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED
to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and other documentation are
classified up to SECRET.
14. AIM-9X Sidewinder missile is an air-to-air guided missile that
employs a passive infrared (IR) target acquisition system that features
digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The
AIM-9X tactical and CATM guidance units are subsets of the overall
missile and were recently designated as MDE. The AIM-9X is
CONFIDENTIAL, Major components and subsystems range from UNCLASSIFIED
to CONFIDENTIAL, and technical data and other documentation are
classified up to SECRET. The overall system classification is SECRET.
The AIM-9X is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-129 guided
missile launcher (currently in country inventory). The LAU-129 provides
mechanical and electrical interface between missile and aircraft. The
LAU-129 system is UNCLASSIFIED.
15. AGM-88B/C HARM is an air-to-ground missile designed to destroy
or suppress enemy radars used for air defense. HARM has wide frequency
coverage, is target reprogrammable in flight, and has a reprogrammable
threat library. Hardware and software for the system is classified
SECRET and ballistics data is CONFIDENTIAL. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
The AGM-88 is launched from the aircraft using a LAU-118A guided
missile launcher.
The LAU-118A provides mechanical and electrical interface between
missile and aircraft.
The LAU-118A system is UNCLASSIFIED.
16. GBU-10/12: 2,000-lb (GBU-10) and 500-lb (GBU-12) laser-guided
bombs (LGBs). The LGB is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides
on laser energy reflected off of the target. The LGB is delivered like
a normal general purpose warhead and the laser guidance guides the
weapon into the target. Laser designation for the weapon can be
provided by a variety of laser target designators. The LGB consists of
a laser guidance kit, a computer control group and a warhead specific
air foil group, that attach to the nose and tail of Mk 84, Mk 82 bomb
bodies.
a. The GBU-10: This is a 2,000lb (BLU-117 B/B or Mk 84) General
Purpose (GP) guided bomb fitted with the MXU-651 airfoil and the MAU-
169 or MAU-209 computer control group to guide to its laser designated
target.
b. The GBU-12: This is a 500lb (BLU-111/B or Mk-82) guided bomb
fitted with the MXU- 650 airfoil and the MAU-169 or MAU 209 computer
control group to guide to its laser designated target. The weapon
components are UNCLASSIFIED. Some technical data and vulnerabilities/
countermeasures are SECRET. The overall weapons classification is
SECRET.
17. GBU-31 and GBU-38 are 2000lb/500lb Joint Direct Attack
Munitions (JDAM).
JDAM is a guidance kit that converts existing unguided free-fall
bombs into precision-guided ``smart'' munitions. By adding a new tail
section containing Inertial Navigation System (INS) guidance/Global
Positioning System (GPS) guidance to existing inventories of BLU-109,
BLU-111 and BLU-117 or Mk-84 and Mk-82 bombs, the cost effective JDAM
provides highly accurate weapon delivery in any ``flyable'' weather.
The INS, using updates from the GPS, helps guide the bomb to the target
via the use of movable tail fins. The JDAM and all of its components
are UNCLASSIFIED, technical data for JDAM is classified up to SECRET.
JDAMs use the Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise Positioning
System (PPS), which provides for a more accurate capability than the
commercial version of GPS.
18. GBU-49 and GBU-50 are 500lb/2000lb dual mode laser and GPS
guided munitions respectively. The GBU-49/50 use airfoil groups similar
to those used on the GBU-12 and GBU-10 for inflight maneuverability.
Weapons components are UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
countermeasures/vulnerabilities are SECRET. The overall system
classification is SECRET.
GBU-49/50s use the GPS PPS, which provides for a more accurate
capability than the commercial version of GPS.
19. GBU-54/56 are the 500lb/2000lb Laser JDAM (Joint Direct Attack
Munitions): These weapons use the DSU-38/B/DSU-40 laser Sensor
respectively and use both Global Position System aided inertial
navigations and/or laser guidance to execute threat targets. The laser
sensor enhances standard JDAM's reactive target capability by allowing
rapid prosecution of fixed targets with large initial target location
errors (TLE). The DSU-38/B Laser sensor also provides the additional
capability to engage mobile targets. The addition of the DSU-38 laser
sensor combined with additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a
GBU-38 JDAM into a GBU-54 Laser JDAM. The addition of the DSU-40 laser
sensor combined with additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a
GBU-31 JDAM into a GBU-56 Laser JDAM. Weapons components are
UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and countermeasures/vulnerabilities are
SECRET. The overall system classification is SECRET.
Laser JDAMs use the GPS PPS, which provides for a more accurate
capability than the commercial version of GPS.
20. GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB): The GBU-39 small diameter
bomb (SDB) is a 250-lb class precision guided munition that allows
aircraft with an ability to carry a high number of bombs. The weapon
offers day or night, adverse weather, precision engagement capability
against pre-planned fixed or stationary soft, non-hardened, and
hardened targets, with a significant standoff range. Aircraft are able
to carry four SDBs in place of one 2,000-lb bomb. The SDB is equipped
with a GPS-aided inertial navigation system to attack fixed, stationary
targets such as fuel depots and bunkers. The SDB and all of its
components are UNCLASSIFIED; technical data is classified up to SECRET.
SDBs use the GPS PPS, which provides for a more accurate capability
than the commercial version of GPS.
21. The GBU-24 Paveway III is a 2000lb class low level laser guided
munition that can be employed at high, medium, and low altitudes. GBU-
24 components are UNCLASSIFIED. Target designation tactics and
associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/
peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures, and the
electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET.
22. The AGM-154 is a family of low-cost standoff weapons that are
modular in design and incorporate either a sub-munition or a unitary
warhead. Potential targets for Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) range from
soft targets, such as troop concentration, to hardened point targets
like bunkers. The AGM-154C is a penetrator weapon that carries a BROACH
warhead and pay load. The AGM-154 hardware, software and maintenance
data is UNCLASSIFIED. Vulnerabilities and countermeasures are
classified up to
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SECRET. Overall system classification is SECRET.
The AGM-154 uses the GPS PPS, which provides for a more accurate
capability than the commercial version of GPS.
23. The AGM-84L-1 Harpoon is a non-nuclear tactical weapon system
currently in service in the U.S. Navy and in 28 other foreign nations.
It provides a day, night, and adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface
capability. Harpoon Block II is a follow on to the Harpoon missile that
is no longer in production. Harpoon Block II is an effective Anti-
Surface Warfare missile.
The AGM-84L-1 incorporates components, software, and technical
design information that are considered sensitive. These elements are
essential to the ability of the Harpoon missile to selectively engage
hostile targets under a wide range of operational, tactical and
environmental conditions. The following Harpoon components being
conveyed by the proposed sale that are considered sensitive and are
classified CONFIDENTIAL include: IIR seeker, INS, OPP software and,
missile operational characteristics and performance data. The overall
system classification is SECRET.
24. M61A l 20mm Vulcan Cannon: The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a six
barreled automatic cannon chambered in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of
fire from 2,500-6,000 shots per minute. This weapon is a hydraulically
powered air cooled Gatlin gun used to damage/destroy aerial targets,
suppress/incapacitate personnel targets, and damage or destroy moving
and stationary light materiel targets. The M61Al and its components are
UNCLASSIFIED.
25. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which is
classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to protect system
vulnerabilities, design data, and performance parameters. Some end-item
hardware, software, and other data identified above are classified at
the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET level. Potential compromise of these
systems is controlled through management of the basic software programs
of highly sensitive systems and software-controlled weapon systems on a
case-by-case basis.
26. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain
knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in this
proposed sale, the information could be used to develop countermeasures
which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the
development of systems with similar or advance capabilities.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign
policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
30. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
are authorized for release and export to the Government of Bahrain.
[FR Doc. 2017-20707 Filed 9-26-17; 8:45 am]
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