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demonstration project, please contact
Mr. Richard Hart at (703) 681–0047.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
demonstration, the Department
implemented a provider model that
allows reimbursement for ABA services
rendered by providers who are not
otherwise eligible for reimbursement.
Additionally, since the implementation
of the demonstration, Congress directed
the agency to add outcome measures as
a requirement to the program. Through
revisions and accomodations to obtain
achievable information, these outcome
measures are aimed at assessing
individual progress for each beneficiary,
and provide limited utility to describe
the population, and the program, as a
whole. To acquire additional research
results that are essential to evaluating
the nature and efficacy of ABA services,
the appropriate characterization of ABA
providers, and the optimum means to
administer coverage of ABA services
under TRICARE, the agency is working
with the Congressionally Directed
Medical Research Program (CDMRP) to
award a contract to a research group to
analyze the TRICARE ACD participants’
outcome measures, particularly
assessing their responses to ABA service
delivery as a total population. The
CDMRP research study will be a
descriptive analysis that has the
potential to be the largest sample
population of ABA services for the
diagnosis of ASD in the entire body of
research literature, therefore
contributing significantly to the
understanding of the efficacy of ABA
service delivery. By extending the
demonstration, the government will not
only gain information about what
TRICARE beneficiaries are receiving
under the ACD and respective
outcomes, the government will also gain
greater insight and understanding of
ASD in the TRICARE population, ABA
services being delivered to TRICARE
beneficiaries, and outcomes data.
Additionally, as a next phase to
improve the ABA services benefit, the
Department will consult with
stakeholders and utilize best practices
identified in commercial and Medicaid
plans as a guide to explore the potential
for a single, nationwide contract to
manage ABA service delivery under the
ongoing authority of the ACD. This
reflects a beneficiary-centric approach
with many advantages that will provide
improved coordination of benefits
nationwide leading to improved
consistency, quality, and beneficiary
experience.
A determination of the future of ABA
under TRICARE and the efficacy of ABA
services as a medical benefit would be
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premature at this point for the reasons
stated above. It is therefore necessary for
the Department to extend the ACD
beyond its December 31, 2018,
expiration in order to implement this
multi-track approach. This approach
will advance the comprehensive
evaluation of ABA services for TRICARE
coverage for the duration of the CDRMP
research study under a single benefit
contract. This extension will also ensure
continuity of care for beneficiaries
currently receiving ABA services, and
for those beneficiaries who will be
diagnosed with ASD in the future, for
the duration of these ongoing initiatives
and a reasonable time thereafter for
analysis and appropriate TRICARE
program changes, to include seeking any
additional authorities that may be
required.
On June 16, 2014, the Department of
Defense published a notice in the
Federal Register (FR) (79 FR 34291), as
amended by 80 FR 30664 (May 29,
2015), of a TRICARE demonstration to
further analyze and evaluate the
appropriateness of the ABA tiered
delivery model under TRICARE. The
initial purpose of the demonstration was
to determine the appropriate provider
qualifications for the proper diagnosis of
ASD and for the provision of ABA
services, assess the feasibility and
advisability of establishing a beneficiary
cost share for ABA services for the
treatment of ASD, and develop more
efficient and appropriate means of
increasing access to and delivering of
ABA services under TRICARE while
creating a viable economic model and
maintaining administrative simplicity.
The ACD was implemented on July 25,
2014, and expires December 31, 2018.
ABA services are currently provided
through the ACD and managed by the
existing TRICARE regional managed
care support contractors. This approach
enabled TRICARE to quickly expand
access to ABA services for over 14,000
children diagnosed with ASD and
manage a comprehensive ABA benefit
program. However, in efforts to manage
ABA services similar to the TRICARE
Basic medical benefit, many rules have
been modified, or exceptions have been
made, such as diagnosis and referral
procedures, ABA provider qualifications
and credentialing, safety and quality
management reviews, and
reimbursement rate methodology.
Additionally, ABA services may involve
a lengthy period of care and as families
move or transfer across TRICARE
regions, many experience
inconsistencies in how the ABA
services benefit is managed between
TRICARE contracts. Based on lessons
learned, DHA now seeks to improve
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ABA services delivery with a more
unified approach to reduce variation
and ensure ABA services are directed to
beneficiaries in a manner that
maximizes clinically necessary benefits
to each child with minimal disruptions.
The Department is committed to
ensuring all TRICARE-eligible
beneficiaries diagnosed with ASD reach
their maximum potential, and that all
treatment provided supports this goal.
The need for effective treatment for the
diagnosis of ASD is unquestioned, and
while there is need for more scientific
evidence, ABA remains the most widely
accepted intervention. Therefore, the
Department is pursuing a more effective
method of delivering and validating the
effectiveness of these services. The
Department is exploring the potential
for a single, nationwide contract,
administered by a private sector health
care company, with specialized
experience and expertise in providing
ABA services, will significantly improve
the provision of ABA services to
military beneficiaries diagnosed with
ASD.
Consequently, the Department has
determined that extension of the
demonstration is both in the best
interest of TRICARE beneficiaries
diagnosed with ASD, and necessary to
fully evaluate the effectiveness of the
delivery model employed by the
demonstration while putting in-place a
nationwide contract. This extension will
determine whether the ACD meets its
stated purpose and provide the
Department with consistent and reliable
information necessary to make informed
decisions regarding the provision of the
ABA services benefit. This extension
will allow the Department to make a
formal decision regarding the use of that
delivery model in the long-term. The
demonstration continues to be
authorized by Title 10, United States
Code, Section 1092.
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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[Transmittal No. 17–58]
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Defense Security Cooperation
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ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
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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
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House of Representatives, Transmittal
17–58 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–58
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Singapore—Follow-On Support for
PEACE CARVIN V (F–15 Training
Detachment)
The Government of Singapore has
requested to purchase forty (40) GBU–10
Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb (LGB)
units, consisting of: MXU–651B/B Air
Major Defense Equipment *
$13 million Foil Groups (AFG), MAU–209C/B or
Other ....................................
$402 million
MAU–169L/B Computer Control Groups
Total ..................................
$415 million (CCG), MK–84 or BLU–117B/B bomb
bodies; eighty four (84) GBU–12
Paveway II LGB units, consisting of:
(iii) Description and Quantity or
MXU–650C/B AFG, MAU–209C/B or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
MAU–168L/B CCGs, MK–82 or BLU–
Consideration for Purchase: Follow-on
111B/B bomb bodies; and sixty (60)
support and services related to
FMU–152 or FMU–139D/B fuzes. Also
Singapore’s Continental United States
included are AIM–120 Telemetry Kits;
(CONUS) F–15 detachment PEACE
target drones; High-Bandwidth Compact
CARVIN V.
Telemetry Module kits; exercise
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
participation support; weapons,
Forty (40) GBU–10 Paveway II Laser
Electronic Combat International
Guided Bomb (LGB) Units, consisting Security Assistance Program (ECISAP),
of: MXU–651B/B Air Foil Groups
and systems support; medical support;
(AFG), MAU–209C/B or MAU–169L/B vehicle and ferry support; airlift and
Computer Control Groups (CCG), MK– aerial refueling; individual equipment;
84 or BLU–117B/B Bomb Bodies
maintenance, spare and repair parts;
Eighty four (84) GBU–12 Paveway II
publications and technical
LGB Units, consisting of: MXU–650C/ documentation; personnel training and
B AFG, MAU–209C/B or MAU–168L/ training equipment; U.S. Government
B CCGs, MK–82 or BLU–111B/B
and contractor, logistics, and technical
Bomb Bodies
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
Sixty (60) FMU–152 or FMU–139D/B
support. The estimated cost is $415
Fuzes
million.
Non-MDE: Also included are AIM–
This proposed sale will contribute to
120 Telemetry Kits; target drones; Highthe foreign policy and national security
Bandwidth Compact Telemetry Module
of the United States by helping to
kits; exercise participation support;
improve the security of a critical
weapons, Electronic Combat
regional partner that has been, and
International Security Assistance
Program (ECISAP), and systems support; continues to be, an important force for
economic progress in Southeast Asia.
medical support; vehicle and ferry
This potential sale will continue to
support; airlift and aerial refueling;
improve Singapore’s ability to develop
individual equipment; maintenance,
spare and repair parts; publications and mission-ready and experienced pilots to
support its F–15 aircraft inventory. The
technical documentation; personnel
well-established pilot proficiency
training and training equipment; U.S.
training program at Mountain Home Air
Government and contractor, logistics,
Force Base will support professional
and technical support services; and
interaction and enhance operational
other related elements of logistical and
interoperability with U.S. Forces.
program support.
Singapore will have no difficulty
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
absorbing this equipment and support
(SN–D–NAG)
into its armed forces.
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SN–D–
The proposed sale of this equipment
NDA
and support will not alter the basic
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, military balance in the region.
There is no prime contractor involved
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
in this proposed sale. Manpower
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
support will be determined through
Contained in the Defense Article or
competition with defense articles
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
anticipated to come from U.S. stocks, as
See Attached Annex
needed. Sources of supply will award
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
contracts when necessary to provide the
Congress: November 29, 2017
defense articles if items are not available
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
from U.S. stock or are considered long
Arms Export Control Act.
lead-time away. There are no known
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of Singapore
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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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 Singapore.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17–58
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 potential sale will involve the
release of sensitive technology to the
Government of Singapore, including
Paveway II (PWII) Laser Guided Bombs
(LGB) GBU–10 and –12. The PWII
LGBUs have an overall export
classification of CONFIDENTIAL. The
related subcomponents: MXU–209 C/B
or MAU–169 L/B control and guidance
kits, FMU–152 or FMU–139D/B fuzes,
MK–82 or BLU–111 B/B bomb bodies,
and MK–84 or BLU–117 B/B bomb
bodies are UNCLASSIFIED.
2. The PWII LGB, is a maneuverable,
free-fall weapon that guides to a spot of
laser energy reflected off of the target.
The LGB is delivered like a normal
general purpose (GP) bomb and the
semi-active guidance corrects for many
of the normal errors inherent in any
delivery system. Laser designation for
the LGB can be provided by a variety of
laser target markers or designators. An
LGB consists of a Computer Control
Group (CCG) that is not warhead
specific and warhead specific Air Foil
Group (AFG) that attaches to the nose
and tail of a GP bomb body. The PWII
can use either the FMU–152 or FMU–
139D/B fuzes. Singapore currently has
FMU–152 fuzes available and will be
purchasing additional compatible fuzes
to support new munitions requirements.
a. GBU–10 is a 2,000lb (MK–84 or
BLU–117 B/B) GP bomb body fitted
with the MXU–651 AFG, and MAU–
209C/B or MAU–169 L/B CCG to guide
to its laser designated target.
b. GBU–12 is a 500lb (MK–82 or BLU–
111 B/B) GP bomb body fitted with the
MXU–650 AFG, and MAU–209C/B or
MAU–168L/B CCGs to guide to its laser
designated target.
3. FMU–152 fuzes are a
multifunction, multiple delay fuze
system with hardened target capabilities
that provide arming and fuzing
functions for general purpose and
penetrating, unitary warheads. The fuze
can set or reset during munitions
buildup, aircraft loading, ground
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servicing, or during flight from the
cockpit. The system includes the fuze,
closure ring, FZU–63 initiator, and
power cable. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED.
4. AIM–120 Telemetry Kits NonDevelopment Item/Airborne Instrument
Units (NDI/AIU) hardware are
UNCLASSIFIED. The NDU/AIU
includes a telemetry transmitter, a flight
termination system, a C-band beacon
and upper S-band capability to include
antenna. The NDI/AIU will be used for
Singapore’s participation in Continental
United States (CONUS) based exercises
and shall not be released, transferred, or
exported to Singapore. All data shall
only be collected, transmitted or
reviewed by qualified U.S. personnel.
5. The High-Bandwidth Compact
Telemetry Modules (HCTM) and
Telemetry Cable Kits hardware are
UNCLASSIFIED. HCTM are used for
Joint Direct Attack Munition integration,
developmental, or operational testing;
and will be used for Singapore’s
participation in Continental United
States (CONUS) based exercises and
shall not be released, transferred, or
exported to Singapore. All data shall
only be collected, transmitted or
reviewed by qualified U.S. personnel.
6. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures 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 Singapore 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 Singapore.
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[Transmittal No. 17-58]
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,
[email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217,
[email protected]; 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 17-58 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 5, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-58
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 Singapore
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $13 million
Other................................................... $402 million
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Total................................................. $415 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Follow-on support and
services related to Singapore's Continental United States (CONUS) F-15
detachment PEACE CARVIN V.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Forty (40) GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) Units, consisting
of: MXU-651B/B Air Foil Groups (AFG), MAU-209C/B or MAU-169L/B Computer
Control Groups (CCG), MK-84 or BLU-117B/B Bomb Bodies
Eighty four (84) GBU-12 Paveway II LGB Units, consisting of: MXU-650C/B
AFG, MAU-209C/B or MAU-168L/B CCGs, MK-82 or BLU-111B/B Bomb Bodies
Sixty (60) FMU-152 or FMU-139D/B Fuzes
Non-MDE: Also included are AIM-120 Telemetry Kits; target drones;
High-Bandwidth Compact Telemetry Module kits; exercise participation
support; weapons, Electronic Combat International Security Assistance
Program (ECISAP), and systems support; medical support; vehicle and
ferry support; airlift and aerial refueling; individual equipment;
maintenance, spare and repair parts; publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S.
Government and contractor, logistics, and technical support services;
and other related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (SN-D-NAG)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SN-D-NDA
(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 29, 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Singapore--Follow-On Support for PEACE CARVIN V (F-15 Training
Detachment)
The Government of Singapore has requested to purchase forty (40)
GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) units, consisting of: MXU-
651B/B Air Foil Groups (AFG), MAU-209C/B or MAU-169L/B Computer Control
Groups (CCG), MK-84 or BLU-117B/B bomb bodies; eighty four (84) GBU-12
Paveway II LGB units, consisting of: MXU-650C/B AFG, MAU-209C/B or MAU-
168L/B CCGs, MK-82 or BLU-111B/B bomb bodies; and sixty (60) FMU-152 or
FMU-139D/B fuzes. Also included are AIM-120 Telemetry Kits; target
drones; High-Bandwidth Compact Telemetry Module kits; exercise
participation support; weapons, Electronic Combat International
Security Assistance Program (ECISAP), and systems support; medical
support; vehicle and ferry support; airlift and aerial refueling;
individual equipment; maintenance, spare and repair parts; publications
and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
U.S. Government and contractor, logistics, and technical support
services; and other related elements of logistical and program support.
The estimated cost is $415 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a critical regional partner that has been, and continues to
be, an important force for economic progress in Southeast Asia.
This potential sale will continue to improve Singapore's ability to
develop mission-ready and experienced pilots to support its F-15
aircraft inventory. The well-established pilot proficiency training
program at Mountain Home Air Force Base will support professional
interaction and enhance operational interoperability with U.S. Forces.
Singapore will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and support
into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
There is no prime contractor involved in this proposed sale.
Manpower support will be determined through competition with defense
articles anticipated to come from U.S. stocks, as needed. Sources of
supply will award contracts when necessary to provide the defense
articles if items are not available from U.S. stock or are considered
long lead-time away. 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 Singapore.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-58
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 potential sale will involve the release of sensitive
technology to the Government of Singapore, including Paveway II (PWII)
Laser Guided Bombs (LGB) GBU-10 and -12. The PWII LGBUs have an overall
export classification of CONFIDENTIAL. The related subcomponents: MXU-
209 C/B or MAU-169 L/B control and guidance kits, FMU-152 or FMU-139D/B
fuzes, MK-82 or BLU-111 B/B bomb bodies, and MK-84 or BLU-117 B/B bomb
bodies are UNCLASSIFIED.
2. The PWII LGB, is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides to
a spot of laser energy reflected off of the target. The LGB is
delivered like a normal general purpose (GP) bomb and the semi-active
guidance corrects for many of the normal errors inherent in any
delivery system. Laser designation for the LGB can be provided by a
variety of laser target markers or designators. An LGB consists of a
Computer Control Group (CCG) that is not warhead specific and warhead
specific Air Foil Group (AFG) that attaches to the nose and tail of a
GP bomb body. The PWII can use either the FMU-152 or FMU-139D/B fuzes.
Singapore currently has FMU-152 fuzes available and will be purchasing
additional compatible fuzes to support new munitions requirements.
a. GBU-10 is a 2,000lb (MK-84 or BLU-117 B/B) GP bomb body fitted
with the MXU-651 AFG, and MAU-209C/B or MAU-169 L/B CCG to guide to its
laser designated target.
b. GBU-12 is a 500lb (MK-82 or BLU-111 B/B) GP bomb body fitted
with the MXU-650 AFG, and MAU-209C/B or MAU-168L/B CCGs to guide to its
laser designated target.
3. FMU-152 fuzes are a multifunction, multiple delay fuze system
with hardened target capabilities that provide arming and fuzing
functions for general purpose and penetrating, unitary warheads. The
fuze can set or reset during munitions buildup, aircraft loading,
ground
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servicing, or during flight from the cockpit. The system includes the
fuze, closure ring, FZU-63 initiator, and power cable. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED.
4. AIM-120 Telemetry Kits Non-Development Item/Airborne Instrument
Units (NDI/AIU) hardware are UNCLASSIFIED. The NDU/AIU includes a
telemetry transmitter, a flight termination system, a C-band beacon and
upper S-band capability to include antenna. The NDI/AIU will be used
for Singapore's participation in Continental United States (CONUS)
based exercises and shall not be released, transferred, or exported to
Singapore. All data shall only be collected, transmitted or reviewed by
qualified U.S. personnel.
5. The High-Bandwidth Compact Telemetry Modules (HCTM) and
Telemetry Cable Kits hardware are UNCLASSIFIED. HCTM are used for Joint
Direct Attack Munition integration, developmental, or operational
testing; and will be used for Singapore's participation in Continental
United States (CONUS) based exercises and shall not be released,
transferred, or exported to Singapore. All data shall only be
collected, transmitted or reviewed by qualified U.S. personnel.
6. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures 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 Singapore 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 Singapore.
[FR Doc. 2017-26566 Filed 12-8-17; 8:45 am]
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