Arms Sales Notification, 36911-36913 [2018-16304]

Download as PDF daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 147 / Tuesday, July 31, 2018 / Notices information, as well as night navigation capabilities. The MPNVS provides second generation thermal imaging that permits nap-of-the-earth flight to, from, and within the battle area, while M– TADS provides the co-pilot gunner with improved search, detection, recognition, and designation by means of Direct View Optics (DVO), I2 television, second generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sighting systems that may be used singularly or in combinations. Hardware and releasable technical manuals are UNCLASSIFIED. 3. The AN/APR–48B Modernized Radar Frequency Interferometer (M–RFI) is an updated version of the passive radar detection and direction finding system. It utilizes a detachable User Data Module (UDM) on the M–RFI processor, which contains the Radar Frequency (RF) threat library. The UDM, which is a hardware assemblage item, is classified CONFIDENTIAL when programmed with threat parametrics, threat priorities and/or techniques derived from U.S. intelligence information. Hardware becomes CLASSIFIED when populated with threat parametric data. Releasable technical manuals are UNCLASSIFIED. 4. The Hellfire AGM–114 missile is an air-to-surface missile with a multimission, multi target, precision strike capability. The Hellfire can be launched from multiple air platforms and is the primary precision weapon for the United States. a. The Hellfire Longbow Missile (AGM–114L3) provides an adverse weather, fire-and-forget missile version of the Hellfire Missile System, incorporating a millimeter wave radar seeker on a Hellfire II aft section bus. The Hellfire Longbow Missile is designed to engage and defeat individual hardpoint targets and minimize exposure time to enemy fire, which greatly increases the AH–64E Longbow survivability factor. The AGM–114L3 non-NATO export version will be provided. The weapon system hardware, as an ‘‘All Up Round’’, is UNCLASSIFIED. The AGM–114L3 missile software is SECRET. The highest level of classified information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the end item is SECRET and the highest level that must be disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is CONFIDENTIAL. Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulnerability/ VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Jul 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions are classified SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL. b. The highest level for release of the AGM–114R Hellfire II missile is SECRET, based upon the software. The highest level of classified information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing the end item is SECRET; the highest level that must be disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is CONFIDENTIAL. Reverse engineering could reveal CONFIDENTIAL information. Vulnerability data, Countermeasures, vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions are classified up to SECRET. 5. The STINGER Block I 92H International Missile System, hardware, software and documentation contain SENSITIVE technology and are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The guidance section of the missile and captive flight trainer contain highly SENSITIVE technology and are classified CONFIDENTIAL. No manportable grip stocks will be sold under this LOA. Missile system hardware and fire unit components contain SENSITIVE critical technologies. STINGER critical technology is primarily in the area of design and production know-how and not end-items. This SENSITIVE/critical technology is inherent in the hybrid microcircuit assemblies; microprocessors; magnetic and amorphous metals; purification; firmware; printed circuit boards; laser range finder; dual detector assembly; detector filters; missile software; optical coatings; ultraviolet sensors; semiconductor detectors infrared band sensors; compounding and handling of electronic, electro-optic, and optical materials; equipment operating instructions; energetic materials formulation technology; energetic materials fabrication and loading technology; and warhead components seeker assembly. Information on vulnerability to electronic countermeasures and countermeasures, system performance capabilities and effectiveness, and test data are classified up to SECRET. 6. The Stinger Captive Flight Trainer (CFT) is a Stinger missile guidance assembly in a launch tube. The CFT provides operator training in target acquisition, tracking, engagement, PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36911 loading/unloading and sustainment training at the unit. The hardware is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Releasable technical manuals are UNCLASSIFIED. 7. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of specific hardware, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 8. A determination has been made that India can provide substantially the same degree of protection for sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sustainment program is necessary to the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the policy justification. 9. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of the India. [FR Doc. 2018–16323 Filed 7–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17–37] 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: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@ mail.mil or (703) 697–9709. 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 17–37 with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 25, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–60–P E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 147 / Tuesday, July 31, 2018 / Notices BILLING CODE 5001–60–C VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Jul 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 EN31JY18.021</GPH> daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 36912 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 147 / Tuesday, July 31, 2018 / Notices Transmittal No. 17–37 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended Government of Bahrain—Munitions The Government of Bahrain has requested three thousand two hundred (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government (3,200) General Purpose (GP) and of Bahrain Penetrator Warhead bomb bodies to (ii) Total Estimated Value: include: one thousand five hundred Major Defense Equipment * $38 million (1,500) MK–82 (500lbs) GP bomb Other .................................... $ 7 million bodies, six hundred (600) MK–83 (1,000lbs) GP bomb bodies, six hundred TOTAL .............................. $45 million (600) MK–84 (2,000lbs) GP bomb bodies, and five hundred (500) BLU–109 (iii) Description and Quantity or (2,000lbs) Penetrator Warhead bomb Quantities of Articles or Services under bodies. Also included are spares and Consideration for Purchase: repair parts, support equipment, Major Defense Equipment (MDE): personnel training and training One thousand five hundred (1,500) MK– equipment, shipping and logistics 82 (500lbs) General Purpose (GP) services, publications and technical Bomb Bodies documentation, U.S. Government and Six hundred (600) MK–83 (1,000lbs) GP contractor technical support services, Bomb Bodies containers, munitions components, test Six hundred (600) MK–84 (2,000lbs) GP equipment, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The Bomb Bodies estimated total cost is $45 million. Five hundred (500) BLU–109 (2,000lbs) Penetrator Warhead Bomb Bodies This proposed sale will enhance the Non-MDE includes: Also included are foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by spares, and repair parts, support helping to improve the security of a equipment, personnel training and major non-NATO ally which is an training equipment, shipping and important security partner in the region. logistics services, publications and The purchase of these munitions will technical documentation, U.S. bolster the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s Government and contractor technical ability to conduct and sustain air support services, containers, munitions operations with its F–16 combat aircraft. components, test equipment, and other Our mutual defense interests anchor our related elements of logistics and relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air program support. Force plays a significant role in (iv) Military Department: Air Force Bahrain’s defense. (X7–D–AAN) The proposed sale will improve (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None Bahrain’s capability to meet current and (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, future security threats. Bahrain will use Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None these munitions as a deterrent to (vii) Sensitivity of Technology regional threats, strengthen its Contained in the Defense Article or homeland defense, and execute counterDefense Services Proposed to be Sold: terrorism operations. The GP bomb None bodies would also better equip Bahrain (viii) Date Report Delivered to to operate with U.S.-led and U.S.Congress: May 17, 2018 supported coalition operations. Bahrain daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Jul 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 will have no difficulty absorbing these munitions into its armed forces. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36913 The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. There is no prime contractor planned for this effort; the munitions will be provided by the U.S. Government out of stock. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. or contractor representatives to Bahrain. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2018–16304 Filed 7–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–24] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@ mail.mil or (703) 697–9709. 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 18–24 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: July 26, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36911-36913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16304]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-37]


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: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil">dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil 
or (703) 697-9709.

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 17-37 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: July 25, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-37
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 *...............................     $38 million
Other...................................................     $ 7 million
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  TOTAL.................................................     $45 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

One thousand five hundred (1,500) MK-82 (500lbs) General Purpose (GP) 
Bomb Bodies
Six hundred (600) MK-83 (1,000lbs) GP Bomb Bodies
Six hundred (600) MK-84 (2,000lbs) GP Bomb Bodies
Five hundred (500) BLU-109 (2,000lbs) Penetrator Warhead Bomb Bodies

    Non-MDE includes: Also included are spares, and repair parts, 
support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, shipping 
and logistics services, publications and technical documentation, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical support services, containers, 
munitions components, test equipment, and other related elements of 
logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-AAN)
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 17, 2018

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Government of Bahrain--Munitions

    The Government of Bahrain has requested three thousand two hundred 
(3,200) General Purpose (GP) and Penetrator Warhead bomb bodies to 
include: one thousand five hundred (1,500) MK-82 (500lbs) GP bomb 
bodies, six hundred (600) MK-83 (1,000lbs) GP bomb bodies, six hundred 
(600) MK-84 (2,000lbs) GP bomb bodies, and five hundred (500) BLU-109 
(2,000lbs) Penetrator Warhead bomb bodies. Also included are spares and 
repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training 
equipment, shipping and logistics services, publications and technical 
documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical support 
services, containers, munitions components, test equipment, and other 
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total 
cost is $45 million.
    This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a major non-NATO ally which is an important security 
partner in the region. The purchase of these munitions will bolster the 
Royal Bahraini Air Force's ability to conduct and sustain air 
operations with its F-16 combat aircraft. Our mutual defense interests 
anchor our relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air Force plays a 
significant role in Bahrain's defense.
    The proposed sale will improve Bahrain's capability to meet current 
and future security threats. Bahrain will use these munitions as a 
deterrent to regional threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and 
execute counter-terrorism operations. The GP bomb bodies would also 
better equip Bahrain to operate with U.S.-led and U.S.-supported 
coalition operations. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing these 
munitions 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 planned for this effort; the munitions 
will be provided by the U.S. Government out of stock. There are no 
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. or contractor representatives to 
Bahrain.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2018-16304 Filed 7-30-18; 8:45 am]
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