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(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: November 17, 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
Policy Justification
Georgia—Javelin Missile and Command
Launch Units
The Government of Georgia has
requested to purchase four hundred and
ten (410) Javelin Missiles, and seventytwo (72) Javelin Command Launch
Units (CLUs) (includes two (2) Javelin
Block 1 CLUs to be used as spares). Also
included are ten (10) Basic Skills
Trainers (BST); up to seventy (70)
simulated rounds; U.S. Government and
contractor technical assistance;
transportation; and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The total estimated cost is $75
million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by improving the
security of Georgia. The Javelin system
will provide Georgia with increased
capacity to meet its national defense
requirements. Georgia will have no
difficulty absorbing this system into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be
Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint
Venture of Orlando, Florida, and
Tucson, Arizona. However, these
missiles are being provided from U.S.
Army stock and the CLUs will be
obtained from on-hand Special Defense
Acquisition Fund (SDAF)-purchased
stock. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in conjunction
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require the assignment of
approximately one (1) U.S. Government
and two (2) contractor representatives to
Georgia.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Transmittal No. 17–59
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:
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1. The Javelin Weapon System is a
medium-range, man portable, shoulderlaunched, fire and forget, anti-tank
system for infantry, scouts, and combat
engineers. It may also be mounted on a
variety of platforms including vehicles,
aircraft and watercraft. The system
weighs 49.5 pounds and has a
maximum range in excess of 2,500
meters. They system is highly lethal
against tanks and other systems with
conventional and reactive armors. The
system possesses a secondary capability
against bunkers.
2. Javelin’s key technical feature is the
use of fire-and-forget technology which
allows the gunner to fire and
immediately relocate or take cover.
Additional special features are the top
attack and/or direct fire modes, an
advanced tandem warhead and imaging
infrared seeker, target lock-on before
launch, and soft launch from enclosures
or covered fighting positions. The
Javelin missile also has a minimum
smoke motor thus decreasing its
detection on the battlefield.
3. The Javelin Weapon System is
comprised of two major tactical
components, which are a reusable
Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a
round contained in a disposable launch
tube assembly. The CLU incorporates an
integrated day-night sight that provides
a target engagement capability in
adverse weather and countermeasure
environments. The CLU may also be
used in a stand-alone mode for
battlefield surveillance and target
detection. The CLU’s thermal sight is a
second generation Forward Looking
Infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate
initial loading and subsequent updating
of software, all on-board missile
software is uploaded via the CLU after
mating and prior to launch.
4. The missile is autonomously
guided to the target using an imaging
infrared seeker and adaptive correlation
tracking algorithms. This allows the
gunner to take cover or reload and
engage another target after firing a
missile. The missile has an advanced
tandem warhead and can be used in
either the top attack or direct fire modes
(for target undercover). An onboard
flight computer guides the missile to the
selected target.
5. The Javelin Missile System
hardware and the documentation are
UNCLASSIFIED. The missile software
which resides in the CLU is considered
SENSITIVE. The sensitivity is primarily
in the software programs which instruct
the system how to operate in the
presence of countermeasures. The
overall hardware is also considered
sensitive in that the infrared
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wavelengths could be useful in
attempted countermeasure
development.
6. If a technologically advanced
adversary obtains knowledge of the
specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems that might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used
in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
7. A determination has been made
that Georgia can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This proposed
sale is necessary to further the U.S.
foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
8. All defense articles and services
listed on this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Georgia.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17–67]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
SUMMARY:
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.
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
17–67 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: November 28, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–67
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 Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$ 6.8 billion
$ 3.7 billion
Total ..................................
$10.5 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: This is
phase one of a two-phase program for an
Integrated Air and Missile Defense
(IAMD) Battle Command System
(IBCS)—enabled Patriot Configuration3+ with Modernized Sensors and
Components consisting of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) AN/MPQ–65 Radar Sets
Four (4) Engagement Control Stations
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Four (4) Radar Interface Units (RIU)
Modification Kits
Sixteen (16) M903 Launching Stations
adapted
Eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated
Network Kits (LINKs) (includes two
(2) spares)
Two hundred and eight (208) Patriot
Advanced Capability-3 (PAC–3)
Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)
Missiles
Eleven (11) PAC–3 MSE Test Missiles
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IBCS Software
Six (6) Current Operations—IBCS
Engagement Operations Centers
(EOCs)
Six (6) Engagement Operations—IBCS
EOCs
Two (2) Future Operations—IBCS EOCs
Fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control
Network (IFCN) Relays
Four (4) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III
Five (5) Multifunctional Information
Distribution Systems/Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS/LVTs)
Non-MDE includes:
Also included with this request are
communications equipment, tools and
test equipment, range and test programs,
support equipment, prime movers,
generators, publications and technical
documentation, training equipment,
spare and repair parts, personnel
training, Technical Assistance Field
Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and
contractor technical, engineering, and
logistics support services, Systems
Integration and Checkout (SICO), field
office support, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support.
(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: November 14, 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Poland—Integrated Air and Missile
Defense (IAMD) Battle Command
System (IBCS)-enabled Patriot
Configuration-3+ with Modernized
Sensors and Components
The Government of Poland has
requested to purchase phase one of a
two-phase program for an Integrated Air
and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle
Command System (IBCS) enabled
Patriot Configuration-3+ with
Modernized Sensors and Components
consisting of four (4) AN/MPQ–65 radar
sets, four (4) engagement control
stations, four (4) Radar Interface Units
(RIU) modification kits, sixteen (16)
M903 Launching stations adapted,
eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated
Network Kits (LINKs) (includes two (2)
spares), two hundred and eight (208)
Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC–3)
Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)
missiles, eleven (11) PAC–3 MSE test
missiles, IBCS software, two (2) future
operations—IBCS Engagement
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Operations Centers (EOCs), six (6)
current operations-IBCS EOCs, six (6)
engagement operations-IBCS EOCs,
fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control
Network (IFCN relays, four (4) Electrical
Power Plants (EPP) III, and five (5)
Multifunctional Information
Distribution Systems/Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS/LVTs). Also included
with this request are communications
equipment, tools and test equipment,
range and test programs, support
equipment, prime movers, generators,
publications and technical
documentation, training equipment,
spare and repair parts, personnel
training, Technical Assistance Field
Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and
contractor technical, engineering, and
logistics support services, Systems
Integration and Checkout (SICO), field
office support, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The total estimated program
cost is $10.5. billion.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
helping to improve the security of a
NATO ally which has been, and
continues to be an important force for
political stability and economic progress
in Europe. This sale is consistent with
U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in
the region with modern systems that
will enhance interoperability with U.S.
forces and increase security.
Poland will use the IBCS-enabled
Patriot missile system to improve its
missile defense capability, defend its
territorial integrity, and deter regional
threats. The proposed sale will increase
the defensive capabilities of the Polish
Military to guard against hostile
aggression and shield the NATO allies
who often train and operate within
Poland’s borders. Poland will have no
difficulty absorbing this system into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles
and equipment will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be
Raytheon Corporation in Andover,
Massachusetts, Lockheed-Martin in
Dallas, Texas, and Northrop Grumman
in Falls Church, Virginia. The purchaser
requested offsets. At this time, offset
agreements are undetermined and will
be defined in negotiations between the
purchaser and contractors.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require approximately 42 U.S.
Government and 55 contractor
representatives to travel to Poland for an
extended period for equipment deprocessing/fielding, system checkout,
training, and technical and logistics
support.
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There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17–67
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 Patriot Air Defense System
contains classified CONFIDENTIAL
hardware components, SECRET tactical
software and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE
technology. Patriot ground support
equipment and Patriot missile hardware
contain CONFIDENTIAL components
and the associated launcher hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Information on system
performance capabilities, effectiveness,
survivability, missile seeker capabilities,
select software/software documentation
and test data are classified up to and
including SECRET. The items requested
represent significant technological
advances for Poland. The Patriot Air
Defense System continues to hold a
significant technology lead over other
surface-to-air missile systems in the
world.
2. The Patriot Air Defense System’s
sensitive/critical technology is primarily
in the area of design and production
know-how and primarily inherent in the
design, development and/or
manufacturing data related to certain
components. The list of components is
classified CONFIDENTIAL. For more
information contact the PEO Missiles
and Space Lower Tier Project Office.
3. The Integrated Air and Missile
Defense (IAMD) Battle Command
System (IBCS) contains classified
SECRET tactical software,
UNCLASSIFIED hardware components,
a few classified SECRET hardware
components and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE
technology. Information on Integrated
Fire Control (IFC) Network performance,
Integrated System Requirements and
Effectiveness, Common Command and
Control Requirements and Performance,
Precision of sensor, shelter, launcher,
and Plug & Fight module time
references, Detailed security device
configurations, Cyber Security details,
Distributed Track Management
Processing, Distributed Control
Management Processing, External
Interface Data, IBCS Specifications,
Critical Elements, Vulnerabilities and
Weaknesses, and Test Data, Results, and
Equipment are classified up to and
including SECRET. The items requested
represent significant technological
advances for Poland Air and Missile
Defense. The IBCS represents a
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technology lead over any other Air and
Missile Defense (AMD) Command and
Control (C2) system existing today.
4. The IBCS sensitive/critical
technology is primarily in software. And
also resides in the design,
developments, and manufacturing of
certain components. The list of
components containing sensitive/
critical technology is classified SECRET.
5. The loss of this hardware, software,
documentation and/or data could
permit development of information
which may lead to a significant threat to
future U.S. military operations. If an
adversary were to obtain this sensitive
technology, the missile system
effectiveness could be compromised
through reverse engineering techniques.
6. A determination has been made
that Poland can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This proposed
sale is necessary in furtherance of the
U.S. foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
7. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Poland.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of
Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint
Environmental Impact Statement/
Environmental Impact Report for the
San Francisco Bay to Stockton
General Reevaluation Report, San
Francisco Bay, California
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) South Atlantic
Division and the Port of Stockton are
preparing an Environmental Impact
Statement and Environmental Impact
Report (EIS/EIR) to evaluate the
efficiency of the movement of goods
along the existing deep-draft navigation
route extending from the Golden Gate,
through San Pablo Bay and Carquinez
Strait, to deep draft facilities at Avon,
California. This Notice of Intent (NOI)
represents a supplemental notice to the
March 4, 2016, NOI released for the San
Francisco Bay to Stockton Navigation
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Improvement Study. This supplemental
NOI is being released to notify the
public that the study scope has been
reduced to only consider improvements
within the portion of the navigation
project extending from San Francisco
Bay to Avon. Work is now being
conducted on an EIS/EIR with a reduced
scope and project footprint, which is
anticipated to be issued for public
review in 2018. This NOI also re-opens
the public scoping period.
The 2016 NOI proposed to deepen the
John F. Baldwin channel from the West
Richmond Channel through the Pinole
Shoal Channel, Bulls Head Reach and
Suisun Bay Channel to New York
Slough Channel to a maximum depth of
45 feet mean lower low water (MLLW)
and the Stockton Deep Water Ship
Channel to a maximum depth of 40 feet
MLLW. As of September, 2017, the
portion of the authorized navigation
project to the east of Avon is no longer
under consideration for formulation of
navigation improvements.
The revised study area extends from
Central San Francisco Bay to Avon only
and includes the West Richmond
Channel, Pinole Shoal Channel, and
Bulls Head Reach portion of the Suisun
Bay Channel (west of Avon). The
current authorized depth of this study
area is 45 feet mean lower low water
(MLLW), but is currently maintained at
35 feet MLLW.
The forthcoming EIS/EIR is a single
purpose navigation improvement
project to evaluate incremental
deepening to a maximum depth of 38
feet MLLW within the channel reaches
of the revised study area only.
DATES: Submit comments concerning
this notice on or before thirty days after
this posting. There will be no additional
public meeting in conjunction with this
scoping period.
ADDRESSES: Mail written comments
concerning this notice to: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District,
Planning and Policy Division,
Environmental Branch, P.O. Box 4970,
Jacksonville, FL 32232–0019. Comment
letters should include the commenter’s
physical mailing address and the project
title.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stacie Auvenshine, 904–314–6714 or
email at Stacie.j.auvenshine@
usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This EIS/
EIR is intended to be sufficient in scope
to address the federal, state, and local
requirements and environmental issues
concerning the proposed activities and
permit approvals.
Project Area and Background
Information: The authorized San
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Francisco Bay to Stockton, California,
navigation project includes the John F.
Baldwin and Stockton Ship Channels,
which extend 75 nautical miles from the
Pacific Ocean, just outside the Golden
Gate, to the Port of Stockton. Modern
vessels transiting the channels can
require up to 55 feet of draft when fully
laden. Given that these channels are
maintained at 35 feet MLLW, most
vessels utilizing the navigation channels
between San Francisco Bay and Avon
must be ‘‘light-loaded’’ (i.e., less than
fully loaded with cargo) to navigate the
channels with sufficient under-keel
clearance. Light-loading is inefficient
and increases the transportation cost
and overall cost of shipped products
because more trips must be made to
carry the same volume of cargo.
The revised study area includes the
West Richmond Channel, Pinole Shoal
Channel, Carquinez Strait, and the Bulls
Head Reach portion of the Suisun Bay
Channel, ending at Avon. These
channels are currently maintained at 35
feet MLLW, although the channels have
an authorized depth of 45 feet MLLW.
The Draft EIS/EIR will analyze the
project alternatives described below:
No Action, in which dredging would
not occur and all construction-related
activities would be avoided.
Maintenance dredging would continue
annually or on an as-needed basis and
the federal standard placement sites
would continue to be used.
Deepening to 37 feet MLLW, which
would deepen the study area to a depth
of 37 feet MLLW with an additional 2
feet of overdepth for a maximum depth
of 39 feet MLLW. To account for rapid
shoaling, a sediment trap would be
constructed at Bulls Head Reach by
dredging an additional 6 feet (including
2 feet of overdepth) to 43 feet MLLW.
Deepening to 38 feet MLLW, which
would deepen the study area to a depth
of 38 feet MLLW with an additional 2
feet of overdepth for a maximum depth
of 40 feet MLLW. Under this alternative,
a sediment trap at Bulls Head Reach
would be constructed by dredging an
additional 6 feet (including 2 feet of
overdepth) to 44 feet MLLW.
Under both deepening alternatives,
the dredged material will be placed at
one or more permitted and
economically feasible beneficial reuse
sites.
Purpose and Need: The purpose of the
project is to provide more efficient
deep-draft navigation operations in a
manner that minimizes adverse
environmental effects. The need for the
project is to address vessel restrictions
imposed by the existing channel depths,
which are inadequate to accommodate
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17-67]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text
of an arms sales notification.
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 17-67 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 28, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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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 Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $ 6.8 billion
Other................................................... $ 3.7 billion
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Total................................................. $10.5 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: This is phase one of a two-
phase program for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle
Command System (IBCS)--enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with Modernized
Sensors and Components consisting of:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets
Four (4) Engagement Control Stations
Four (4) Radar Interface Units (RIU) Modification Kits
Sixteen (16) M903 Launching Stations adapted
Eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs) (includes two
(2) spares)
Two hundred and eight (208) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)
Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles
Eleven (11) PAC-3 MSE Test Missiles
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IBCS Software
Six (6) Current Operations--IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs)
Six (6) Engagement Operations--IBCS EOCs
Two (2) Future Operations--IBCS EOCs
Fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relays
Four (4) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III
Five (5) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/Low Volume
Terminals (MIDS/LVTs)
Non-MDE includes:
Also included with this request are communications equipment, tools
and test equipment, range and test programs, support equipment, prime
movers, generators, publications and technical documentation, training
equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, Technical
Assistance Field Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support services, Systems Integration and
Checkout (SICO), field office support, and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(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: November 14, 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System
(IBCS)-enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and
Components
The Government of Poland has requested to purchase phase one of a
two-phase program for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)
Battle Command System (IBCS) enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with
Modernized Sensors and Components consisting of four (4) AN/MPQ-65
radar sets, four (4) engagement control stations, four (4) Radar
Interface Units (RIU) modification kits, sixteen (16) M903 Launching
stations adapted, eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated Network Kits
(LINKs) (includes two (2) spares), two hundred and eight (208) Patriot
Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)
missiles, eleven (11) PAC-3 MSE test missiles, IBCS software, two (2)
future operations--IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs), six (6)
current operations-IBCS EOCs, six (6) engagement operations-IBCS EOCs,
fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN relays, four (4)
Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III, and five (5) Multifunctional
Information Distribution Systems/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs). Also
included with this request are communications equipment, tools and test
equipment, range and test programs, support equipment, prime movers,
generators, publications and technical documentation, training
equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, Technical
Assistance Field Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and contractor technical,
engineering, and logistics support services, Systems Integration and
Checkout (SICO), field office support, and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is
$10.5. billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a NATO ally which has been, and continues to be an
important force for political stability and economic progress in
Europe. This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key
allies in the region with modern systems that will enhance
interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security.
Poland will use the IBCS-enabled Patriot missile system to improve
its missile defense capability, defend its territorial integrity, and
deter regional threats. The proposed sale will increase the defensive
capabilities of the Polish Military to guard against hostile aggression
and shield the NATO allies who often train and operate within Poland's
borders. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing this system into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles and equipment will not alter
the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Raytheon Corporation in Andover,
Massachusetts, Lockheed-Martin in Dallas, Texas, and Northrop Grumman
in Falls Church, Virginia. The purchaser requested offsets. At this
time, offset agreements are undetermined and will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and contractors.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 42
U.S. Government and 55 contractor representatives to travel to Poland
for an extended period for equipment de-processing/fielding, system
checkout, training, and technical and logistics support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-67
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 Patriot Air Defense System contains classified CONFIDENTIAL
hardware components, SECRET tactical software and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE
technology. Patriot ground support equipment and Patriot missile
hardware contain CONFIDENTIAL components and the associated launcher
hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Information on system performance
capabilities, effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker
capabilities, select software/software documentation and test data are
classified up to and including SECRET. The items requested represent
significant technological advances for Poland. The Patriot Air Defense
System continues to hold a significant technology lead over other
surface-to-air missile systems in the world.
2. The Patriot Air Defense System's sensitive/critical technology
is primarily in the area of design and production know-how and
primarily inherent in the design, development and/or manufacturing data
related to certain components. The list of components is classified
CONFIDENTIAL. For more information contact the PEO Missiles and Space
Lower Tier Project Office.
3. The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command
System (IBCS) contains classified SECRET tactical software,
UNCLASSIFIED hardware components, a few classified SECRET hardware
components and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE technology. Information on Integrated
Fire Control (IFC) Network performance, Integrated System Requirements
and Effectiveness, Common Command and Control Requirements and
Performance, Precision of sensor, shelter, launcher, and Plug & Fight
module time references, Detailed security device configurations, Cyber
Security details, Distributed Track Management Processing, Distributed
Control Management Processing, External Interface Data, IBCS
Specifications, Critical Elements, Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses, and
Test Data, Results, and Equipment are classified up to and including
SECRET. The items requested represent significant technological
advances for Poland Air and Missile Defense. The IBCS represents a
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technology lead over any other Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Command
and Control (C2) system existing today.
4. The IBCS sensitive/critical technology is primarily in software.
And also resides in the design, developments, and manufacturing of
certain components. The list of components containing sensitive/
critical technology is classified SECRET.
5. The loss of this hardware, software, documentation and/or data
could permit development of information which may lead to a significant
threat to future U.S. military operations. If an adversary were to
obtain this sensitive technology, the missile system effectiveness
could be compromised through reverse engineering techniques.
6. A determination has been made that Poland can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Poland.
[FR Doc. 2017-25996 Filed 12-1-17; 8:45 am]
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