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that which is necessary for the
operation, maintenance, and repair
(through intermediate level) of the data
link terminal, installed systems, and
related software.
4. The AN/ALE–47 Counter-Measures
Dispensing System (CMOS) is an
integrated, threat-adaptive, softwareprogrammable dispensing system
capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and
active radio frequency expendables. The
threats countered by the CMOS include
radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery
(AAA), radar command-guided missiles,
radar homing guided missiles, and
infrared (IR) guided missiles. The
system is internally mounted and may
be operated as a stand-alone system or
may be integrated with other on-board
EW and avionics systems. The AN/
ALE–47 uses threat data received over
the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat
situation and to determine a response.
Expendable routines tailored to the
immediate aircraft and threat
environment may be dispensed using
one of four operational modes.
Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Technical
data and documentation to be provided
is UNCLASSIFIED.
5. The AN/AAR–47A(V)2 Missile
Warning System is a small, lightweight,
passive, electro-optic, threat warning
device used to detect surface-to-air
missiles fired at helicopters and lowflying fixed-wing aircraft and
automatically provide countermeasures,
as well as audio and visual-sector
warning messages to the aircrew. The
basic system consists of multiple
Optical Sensor Converter (OSC) units, a
Computer Processor (CP) and a Control
Indicator (Cl). The set of OSC units,
which normally consist of four, is
mounted on the aircraft exterior to
provide omni-directional protection.
The OSC detects the rocket plume of
missiles and sends appropriate signals
to the CP for processing. The CP
analyses the data from each OSC and
automatically deploys the appropriate
countermeasures. The CP also contains
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comprehensive BIT circuitry. The CI
displays the incoming direction of the
threat, so that the pilot can take
appropriate action. Hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
documentation to be provided is
UNCLASSIFIED.
6. The AN/ALR–56M Advanced Radar
Warning Receiver continuously detects
and intercepts RF signals in certain
frequency ranges and analyzes and
separates threat signals from non-threat
signals. It contributes to fulldimensional protection by providing
individual aircraft probability of
survival through improved aircrew
situational awareness of the radar
guided threat environment. The ALR–
56M is designed to provide improved
performance in a dense signal
environment and improved detection of
modern threats signals. Hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Technical data and
documentation to be provided is
UNCLASSIFIED.
7. An AN/APX–114/119 Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) combined
transponder interrogator system is
UNCLASSIFIED unless Mode 4 or 5
operational evaluator parameters, which
are SECRET, are loaded into the
equipment.
8. 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.
9. This sale will involve the release of
sensitive and/or classified cryptographic
equipment for secure communications
radios, precision navigation, and
cryptographic appliques and keying
equipment. The hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED, except where systems
are loaded with cryptographic software,
which may be classified up to SECRET.
10. 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
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be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
11. 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.
This sale is necessary in furtherance of
the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the
Policy Justification.
12. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Germany.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 18–12]
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
18–12 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.
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Transmittal No. 18–12
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 the Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$60 million
$10 million
TOTAL ..............................
$70 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three thousand five hundred (3,500)
M1156 Precision Guided Kit (PGK)
Non-MDE: Also included are six (6)
PGK settable trainers; two (2) PGK cut
away models; one hundred (100) M76
PGK fuze wrenches; ten (10) Extended
Length Artillery Projectile Extractors
(ELAPEs); PGK technical data and
publications; U.S. Government
engineering and technical support
services; and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (NE–
B–WKA)
(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: April 24, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Netherlands—M1156 Precision Guided
Kits
The Netherlands has requested to buy
three thousand five hundred (3,500)
M1156 Precision Guided Kits. Also
included are six (6) PGK settable
trainers; two (2) PGK cut away models;
one hundred (100) M76 PGK fuze
wrenches; ten (10) Extended Length
Artillery Projectile Extractors (ELAPEs);
PGK technical data and publications;
U.S. Government engineering and
technical support services; and other
related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total
cost is $70 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
helping to improve the security of the
Netherlands which is an important force
for political stability and economic
progress in Europe. It is important to the
U.S. national interests to assist the
Netherlands to develop and maintain a
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strong and ready self-defense capability.
The Netherlands has been a consistent
coalition partner supporting the United
States in various coalition combat
operations to include counter-ISIS,
Stabilization Force in Iraq, and
Afghanistan.
The proposed sale of PGK will
provide a precision guided capability to
155mm artillery projectiles and improve
Netherlands’s capability to meet current
and future enemy threats. The
Netherlands will use the enhanced
capability to strengthen its homeland
defenses, deter regional threats, and
provide direct support to coalition and
security cooperation efforts. The
Netherlands will have no difficulty
absorbing this equipment into its armed
forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
will not impact the basic military
balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be
Orbital ATK. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale. The purchaser
typically requests offsets. Any offset
agreement will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and
the contractor.
Implementation of this sale will not
require the assignment of any additional
U.S. or contractor representatives to the
Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18–12
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The M1156 Precision Guidance Kit
(PGK) is a Global Positioning System
(GPS) Precise Positioning Service (PPS)
guided 155mm artillery projectile fuze.
This effort includes the qualification of
PGK on the Assegai M1711 Insensitive
High Explosive (IHE) Base Bleed (BB)
projectile with modular charges DM92
Charge 6 and PGK on the Assegai
M1712 IHE Boat Tail (BT) projectile
with modular charges DM92 Charges 5
and 6, both fired from the Netherlands’
PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer.
2. The M1156 utilizes the Enhanced
Portable Electronic Fuze Setter (EPEFS)
to set the PGK and the Portable
Electronic Fire Control System (PEFCS)
both purchased previously under a
previous Excalibur FMS case. The
PEFCS contain an Improved Platform
Integration Kit (MK) to load GPS
coordinates. Both the PGK and PEFCS
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contain the Selective Availability AntiSpoofing Module (SAASM). The PGK
has 90% commonality with the Army’s
XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar
Initiative (APMI). The PGK (the enditem) is unclassified. Transfer of the
PGK may reveal information up to
SECRET.
3. The M1156 utilizes the Army’s
M782 Multi-Option for Artillery
(MOFA) Proximity Height of Burst
(HOB) Technology. The HOB sensor is
comprised of components with
technologies deemed as state of the art,
requiring specialized production skills.
The sensitive/critical technology is
primarily in the design, development,
production and manufacturing of the
components (integrated circuits and
assembly), and the integration
methodology required to integrate those
components onto an assembly to
process embedded (the softwarealgorithm-working parameters). The
HOB technology is classified SECRET.
4. Disclosure of this technology could
result in an adversary developing
countermeasures, thus lessening the
effect of the projectile. Disclosure of test
data, countermeasures, vulnerability/
susceptibility analyses and threat
definition could all aid reverse
engineering and could be used by an
adversary for possible use against U.S.
and Coalition forces. Compromise could
jeopardize the U.S. forces inventory
through jammer development by
adversaries. The risk of compromise has
been accessed as moderate. Risk is
reduced for fuze/munitions if
adequately controlled and protected in
storage and on the battlefield. Risk is
mitigated by the prevention of
disclosure of sensitive classified
information (the know-how, software,
and associated documentation).
5. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made
that the Netherlands can provide the
same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being release as the
U.S. Government. This 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
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authorized for release and export to the
Netherlands.
ACTION:
[FR Doc. 2018–16316 Filed 7–30–18; 8:45 am]
SUMMARY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@
mail.mil or (703) 697–9709.
Office of the Secretary
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
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AGENCY:
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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
House of Representatives, Transmittal
18–03 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 26, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36894-36897]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 18-12]
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 18-12 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 26, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 18-12
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 the Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $60 million
Other................................................... $10 million
---------------
TOTAL................................................. $70 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three thousand five hundred (3,500)
M1156 Precision Guided Kit (PGK)
Non-MDE: Also included are six (6) PGK settable trainers; two (2)
PGK cut away models; one hundred (100) M76 PGK fuze wrenches; ten (10)
Extended Length Artillery Projectile Extractors (ELAPEs); PGK technical
data and publications; U.S. Government engineering and technical
support services; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (NE-B-WKA)
(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: April 24, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Netherlands--M1156 Precision Guided Kits
The Netherlands has requested to buy three thousand five hundred
(3,500) M1156 Precision Guided Kits. Also included are six (6) PGK
settable trainers; two (2) PGK cut away models; one hundred (100) M76
PGK fuze wrenches; ten (10) Extended Length Artillery Projectile
Extractors (ELAPEs); PGK technical data and publications; U.S.
Government engineering and technical support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost is $70 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the
security of the Netherlands which is an important force for political
stability and economic progress in Europe. It is important to the U.S.
national interests to assist the Netherlands to develop and maintain a
strong and ready self-defense capability. The Netherlands has been a
consistent coalition partner supporting the United States in various
coalition combat operations to include counter-ISIS, Stabilization
Force in Iraq, and Afghanistan.
The proposed sale of PGK will provide a precision guided capability
to 155mm artillery projectiles and improve Netherlands's capability to
meet current and future enemy threats. The Netherlands will use the
enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defenses, deter regional
threats, and provide direct support to coalition and security
cooperation efforts. The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not impact the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Orbital ATK. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. The
purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be
defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. or contractor representatives to the Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-12
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The M1156 Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) is a Global Positioning
System (GPS) Precise Positioning Service (PPS) guided 155mm artillery
projectile fuze. This effort includes the qualification of PGK on the
Assegai M1711 Insensitive High Explosive (IHE) Base Bleed (BB)
projectile with modular charges DM92 Charge 6 and PGK on the Assegai
M1712 IHE Boat Tail (BT) projectile with modular charges DM92 Charges 5
and 6, both fired from the Netherlands' PzH 2000 self-propelled
howitzer.
2. The M1156 utilizes the Enhanced Portable Electronic Fuze Setter
(EPEFS) to set the PGK and the Portable Electronic Fire Control System
(PEFCS) both purchased previously under a previous Excalibur FMS case.
The PEFCS contain an Improved Platform Integration Kit (MK) to load GPS
coordinates. Both the PGK and PEFCS contain the Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM). The PGK has 90% commonality with the
Army's XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI). The PGK
(the end-item) is unclassified. Transfer of the PGK may reveal
information up to SECRET.
3. The M1156 utilizes the Army's M782 Multi-Option for Artillery
(MOFA) Proximity Height of Burst (HOB) Technology. The HOB sensor is
comprised of components with technologies deemed as state of the art,
requiring specialized production skills. The sensitive/critical
technology is primarily in the design, development, production and
manufacturing of the components (integrated circuits and assembly), and
the integration methodology required to integrate those components onto
an assembly to process embedded (the software-algorithm-working
parameters). The HOB technology is classified SECRET.
4. Disclosure of this technology could result in an adversary
developing countermeasures, thus lessening the effect of the
projectile. Disclosure of test data, countermeasures, vulnerability/
susceptibility analyses and threat definition could all aid reverse
engineering and could be used by an adversary for possible use against
U.S. and Coalition forces. Compromise could jeopardize the U.S. forces
inventory through jammer development by adversaries. The risk of
compromise has been accessed as moderate. Risk is reduced for fuze/
munitions if adequately controlled and protected in storage and on the
battlefield. Risk is mitigated by the prevention of disclosure of
sensitive classified information (the know-how, software, and
associated documentation).
5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made that the Netherlands can provide
the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being
release as the U.S. Government. This 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
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