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(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Transmittal No. 18–14
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: The
Government of the Netherlands
Major Defense Equipment * ...........................................................................................................................
Other ................................................................................................................................................................
$ 0.5 million
$109.5 million
TOTAL .........................................................................................................................................................
$110.0 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for
Purchase: The Government of the
Netherlands has requested to buy
defense articles and services in support
of continuation of a Continental United
States (CONUS) based Royal
Netherlands Air Force F–16 Formal
Training Unit.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up
to twenty-seven (27) GBU–12 Inert
Paveway IIs
Non-MDE: Also included are PGU–27
Inert training rounds, Impulse
Cartridges, MJU–7/B Flares, RR–188
Chaff, BDU–33/B and BDU–50/B
training munitions, fuel and air
refueling support, airlift services, base
operating support, facilities,
publications and technical
documentation, pilot training, personnel
training and training equipment,
weapon system and software support,
U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics
personnel services, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(NE–D–NZW)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE–D–
NXZ—$ 149.3 million; 19 Sep 13
(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: April 24, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Netherlands—F–16 Formal
Training Unit at Tucson Air National
Guard Base (ANGB), Arizona
The Government of the Netherlands
has requested to buy defense articles
and services in support of continuation
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of a Continental United States (CONUS)
based Royal Netherlands Air Force F–16
Formal Training Unit, to include up to
twenty-seven (27) GBU–12 Inert
Paveway IIs. Also included are PGU–27
Inert training rounds, Impulse
Cartridges, MJU–7/B Flares, RR–188
Chaff, BDU–33/B and BDU–50/B
training munitions, fuel and air
refueling support, airlift services, base
operating support, facilities,
publications and technical
documentation, pilot training, personnel
training and training equipment,
weapon system and software support,
U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics
personnel services, and other related
elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated program value is
$110 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a NATO Ally
which is an important force for political
stability and economic progress in
Europe.
This potential sale will continue to
improve the Royal Netherlands Air
Force’s (RNLAF) ability to develop
mission-ready and experienced pilots to
support its F–16 aircraft inventory. The
well-established pilot proficiency
training program at Tucson Air National
Guard Base will train pilots in F–16
operations, tactics, techniques, and
procedures. This training will enhance
the RNLAF’s ability to continue
contributions to Overseas Contingency
Operations and to NATO air policing
operations, as well as, to possible future
coalitions operations. The Netherlands
will have no difficulty absorbing this
training.
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. The Tucson Air
National Guard will provide instruction,
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flight operations, and maintenance
support and facilities with defense
articles anticipated to come from U.S.
stocks, as needed. 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 personnel
or contractor representatives to the
Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 18–18]
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
18–18 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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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Transmittal No. 18–18
India—Support for Direct Commercial
Sale of AH–64E Apache Helicopters
The Government of India has
requested to buy the following items in
support of a proposed direct commercial
sale of six (6) AH–64E Apache
Major Defense Equipment *
$340 million helicopters: fourteen (14) T700–GE–
Other ....................................
$590 million 701D engines; four (4) AN/APG–78 Fire
Control Radars; four (4) Radar Electronic
TOTAL ..............................
$930 million Units (REU) Block III; four (4) AN/APR–
48B Modernized Radar Frequency
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Interferometers (M–RFI’s); one hundred
Quantities of Articles or Services under
eighty (180) AGM–114L–3 Hellfire
Consideration for Purchase: The
Longbow missiles; ninety (90) AGM–
Government of India has requested the
sale of the following items in support of 114R–3 Hellfire II missiles; two hundred
a proposed direct commercial sale of six (200) Stinger Block I–92H missiles;
seven (7) Modernized Target
(6) AH–64E Apache helicopters:
Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Night Vision Sensors (MTADS–PNVS);
Fourteen (14) T700–GE–701D
and fourteen (14) Embedded GPS
Four (4) AN/APG–78 Fire Control
Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI). Also
Radars
included are rockets, training and
Four (4) Radar Electronic Units (REU)
dummy missiles, 30 mm cannons and
Block III
ammunition, transponders, simulators,
Four (4) AN/APR–48B Modernized
communication equipment, spare and
Radar Frequency Interferometers (M–
repair parts, tools and test equipment,
RFI’s)
support equipment, repair and return
One hundred eighty (180) AGM–114L–
support, personnel training and training
3 Hellfire Longbow Missiles
Ninety (90) AGM–114R–3 Hellfire II
equipment, publications and technical
Missiles
documentation, U.S. Government and
Two hundred (200) Stinger Block I–92H contractor engineering and logistics
Missiles
support services, and other related
Seven (7) Modernized Target
elements of logistic and program
Acquisition and Designation Sights
support. The total estimated program
(MTADS)/Pilot Night Vision Sensors
cost is $930 million.
(PNVS)
This proposed sale will contribute to
Fourteen (14) Embedded Global
the foreign policy and national security
Positioning System/Inertial
of the United States by helping to
Navigation Systems (EGI)
strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic
Non-MDE: Also included are 2.75’’ HE relationship and to improve the security
M151 rockets, training and dummy
of an important partner which continues
missiles, 30 mm cannons and
to be an important force for political
ammunition, transponders, simulators,
stability, peace, and economic progress
communication equipment, spare and
in South Asia.
The proposed sale is in conjunction
repair parts, tools and test equipment,
with and in support of a proposed direct
support equipment, repair and return
support, personnel training and training commercial sale of six (6) AH–64E
Apache helicopters, and will strengthen
equipment, publications and technical
India’s ability to defend its homeland
documentation, U.S. Government and
and deter regional threats. This support
contractor engineering and logistics
for the AH–64E will provide an increase
support services, and other related
in India’s defensive capability to
elements of logistic and program
counter ground-armored threats and
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (IN–
modernize its armed forces. India will
B–UAN)
have no difficulty absorbing the
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IN–B–
helicopters and support equipment into
UAH
its armed forces.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
The proposed sale of this equipment
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
and support will not alter the basic
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
military balance in the region.
Contained in the Defense Article or
The prime contractors will be
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando,
See Attached Annex
FL; General Electric Company,
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Cincinnati, OH; Lockheed Martin
Congress: June 12, 2018
Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego,
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
NY; Longbow Limited Liability
Arms Export Control Act.
Corporation, Orlando, FL; and Raytheon
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of India
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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Company, Tucson, AZ. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to travel to
India for a period of one week at a time
to conduct a detailed discussion of the
various aspects of the hybrid program
with Government of India
representatives. Additional travel will
be required for equipment deprocessing/fielding, system checkout
and new equipment training and
Contractor Furnished Service
Representatives (CFSR) for a period of
thirty months.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18–18
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 AN/APG–78 Fire Control Radar
(FCR) is an active, low-probability of
intercept, millimeter-wave radar,
combined with a passive Modernized
Radar Frequency Interferometer (MRFI)
mounted on top of the helicopter mast.
The FCR Ground Targeting Mode
detects, locates, classifies and prioritizes
stationary or moving armored vehicles,
tanks and mobile air defense systems as
well as hovering helicopters,
helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft in
normal flight. The MRFI detects threat
radar emissions and determines the type
of radar and mode of operation. The
FCR data and MRFI data are fused for
maximum synergism. If desired, the
radar data can be used to refer targets to
the regular electro-optical Target
Acquisition and Designation Sight
(TADS), Modernized Target Acquisition
and Designation Sight (MTADS),
permitting additional visual/infrared
imagery and control of weapons,
including the semi active laser version
of the Hellfire. Critical system
information is stored in the FCR in the
form of mission executable code, target
detection, classification algorithms and
coded threat parametrics. This
information is provided in a form that
cannot be extracted by the foreign user
due to anti-tamper provisions built into
the system. The content of these items
is classified SECRET.
2. The Modernized Target Acquisition
and Designation Sight/Modernized Pilot
Night Vision Sensor (M–TADS/M–
PNVS) provides second generation day,
night, limited adverse weather target
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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,
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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,
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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.
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 18-18]
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 18-18 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. 18-18
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 India
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $340 million
Other................................................... $590 million
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TOTAL................................................. $930 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of India has
requested the sale of the following items in support of a proposed
direct commercial sale of six (6) AH-64E Apache helicopters:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Fourteen (14) T700-GE-701D
Four (4) AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars
Four (4) Radar Electronic Units (REU) Block III
Four (4) AN/APR-48B Modernized Radar Frequency Interferometers (M-
RFI's)
One hundred eighty (180) AGM-114L-3 Hellfire Longbow Missiles
Ninety (90) AGM-114R-3 Hellfire II Missiles
Two hundred (200) Stinger Block I-92H Missiles
Seven (7) Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sights (MTADS)/
Pilot Night Vision Sensors (PNVS)
Fourteen (14) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation
Systems (EGI)
Non-MDE: Also included are 2.75'' HE M151 rockets, training and
dummy missiles, 30 mm cannons and ammunition, transponders, simulators,
communication equipment, spare and repair parts, tools and test
equipment, support equipment, repair and return support, personnel
training and training equipment, publications and technical
documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics
support services, and other related elements of logistic and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (IN-B-UAN)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IN-B-UAH
(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: June 12, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
India--Support for Direct Commercial Sale of AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The Government of India has requested to buy the following items in
support of a proposed direct commercial sale of six (6) AH-64E Apache
helicopters: fourteen (14) T700-GE-701D engines; four (4) AN/APG-78
Fire Control Radars; four (4) Radar Electronic Units (REU) Block III;
four (4) AN/APR-48B Modernized Radar Frequency Interferometers (M-
RFI's); one hundred eighty (180) AGM-114L-3 Hellfire Longbow missiles;
ninety (90) AGM-114R-3 Hellfire II missiles; two hundred (200) Stinger
Block I-92H missiles; seven (7) Modernized Target Acquisition
Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensors (MTADS-PNVS); and fourteen
(14) Embedded GPS Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI). Also included are
rockets, training and dummy missiles, 30 mm cannons and ammunition,
transponders, simulators, communication equipment, spare and repair
parts, tools and test equipment, support equipment, repair and return
support, personnel training and training equipment, publications and
technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistic and
program support. The total estimated program cost is $930 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the
U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of an
important partner which continues to be an important force for
political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia.
The proposed sale is in conjunction with and in support of a
proposed direct commercial sale of six (6) AH-64E Apache helicopters,
and will strengthen India's ability to defend its homeland and deter
regional threats. This support for the AH-64E will provide an increase
in India's defensive capability to counter ground-armored threats and
modernize its armed forces. India will have no difficulty absorbing the
helicopters and support equipment 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 Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando,
FL; General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH; Lockheed Martin Mission
Systems and Sensors, Owego, NY; Longbow Limited Liability Corporation,
Orlando, FL; and Raytheon Company, Tucson, AZ. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government
or contractor representatives to travel to India for a period of one
week at a time to conduct a detailed discussion of the various aspects
of the hybrid program with Government of India representatives.
Additional travel will be required for equipment de-processing/
fielding, system checkout and new equipment training and Contractor
Furnished Service Representatives (CFSR) for a period of thirty months.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-18
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 AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radar (FCR) is an active, low-
probability of intercept, millimeter-wave radar, combined with a
passive Modernized Radar Frequency Interferometer (MRFI) mounted on top
of the helicopter mast. The FCR Ground Targeting Mode detects, locates,
classifies and prioritizes stationary or moving armored vehicles, tanks
and mobile air defense systems as well as hovering helicopters,
helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft in normal flight. The MRFI detects
threat radar emissions and determines the type of radar and mode of
operation. The FCR data and MRFI data are fused for maximum synergism.
If desired, the radar data can be used to refer targets to the regular
electro-optical Target Acquisition and Designation Sight (TADS),
Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight (MTADS), permitting
additional visual/infrared imagery and control of weapons, including
the semi active laser version of the Hellfire. Critical system
information is stored in the FCR in the form of mission executable
code, target detection, classification algorithms and coded threat
parametrics. This information is provided in a form that cannot be
extracted by the foreign user due to anti-tamper provisions built into
the system. The content of these items is classified SECRET.
2. The Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight/
Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/M-PNVS) provides second
generation day, night, limited adverse weather target
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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), I\2\
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
multi-mission, 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/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 man-portable 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; semi-conductor 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, 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]
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