Arms Sales Notification, 47895-47897 [2018-20519]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 184 / Friday, September 21, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES support. Total estimated program cost was $1.05 billion. Subsequently, on January 24, 2017, Congress was notified pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(A) of AECA, as amended, by Congressional certification transmittal number 0Z–16, of the possible sale of 16 AN/AAR–57A(V)8 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) as Major Defense Equipment (MDE), valued at $17.2 million. Also included in this sale were Blue Force Tracker—Aviation (BFT–A), KIV–77 Common Crypto Applique for Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), and AN/PYQ–10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL). This transmittal notifies the upgrade of the previously notified equipment associated with the CH–47F Chinook helicopters, specifically with seven (7) additional AN/AAR–57A(V)8 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS), as well as eight (8) AN/ALQ–212 Advance Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM), seven (7) APR–39C(V)1 Radar Signal Detecting Sets, and fourteen (14) CN–1689–(H–764GU) Embedded Global Positioning System/ Inertial Navigation (EGI) Systems. All four of these systems are MDE. Also included in this possible sale are associated equipment, support, and services. The addition of these systems will result in an increase in MDE cost of $425 million. The total case value will increase to $1.21 billion. (iv) Significance: The Netherlands has a long history of supporting the United States in an expeditionary role. The RNLAF have deployed worldwide during several conflicts in recent history: The Balkans Stabilization Forces (SFOR and KFOR), Stabilization Force in Iraq (SFIR), Afghanistan (ISAF), and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). During these deployments, the Dutch have proven to be a respected coalition partner to both the U.S. and NATO forces. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Sep 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 (v) Justification: 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 vital to the U.S. national interests to assist the Netherlands to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The AN/AAR–57A(V)8 CMWS is the detection component of the suite of countermeasures designed to increase survivability of current generation combat aircraft and specialized special operations aircraft against the threat posed by infrared guided missiles. The releasability is determined on a case by case basis. CMWS hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; when software is loaded, it is classified SECRET. The AN/ALQ–212 Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) provides reliable, reusable jamming to defeat advanced infrared missile threats. It also provides passive warning of the missile’s approach using CMWS which detects the missile, rejects the false alarm, and cues the onboard infrared jamming system’s jam head to the missile’s location. When the jam head finds the missile with its infrared tracking system, it emits a high-energy infrared beam to defeat the missile’s infrared seeker. It adds protection above flare-only solutions, tracks, multiple targets, defeats threats early and quickly, and has a modular, open system architecture. It also has advance multi-band laser technology. ATIRCM is classified SECRET. The APR–39C(V)1 Radar Signal Detecting (RSD) Set provides situational awareness to the aircrew when the system Identified pulsed radio frequency signals from a potential radar aided threat weapon system. The RSD receives, processes and displays potential threats in the radio frequency environment and provides relative bearing and threat type to aircrew via PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47895 audio and visual cueing. The APR–39 hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; when software is loaded, it is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The CN–1689–(H–764GU) EGI system is a Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) based navigation platform that combines an inertial sensor assembly with a fixed reception pattern antenna GPS receiver. The EGI system is the primary source for position information and is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS crypto variables needed for the highest GPS accuracy are classified up to SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 8, 2018 [FR Doc. 2018–20517 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–29] 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 18–29 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: September 17, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1 47896 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Six (6) Evolved Seasparrow Tactical Arms Export Control Act, as amended Missiles (ESSM) Two (2) Evolved Seasparrow Telemetry (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government Missiles of Mexico Non-MDE: (ii) Total Estimated Value: Also included are one (1) MK56 VLS Major Defense Equipment * $14.0 million launcher (8-cell), eight (8) MK30 Other .................................... $27.6 million canisters, eight (8) MK783 shipping containers, spare and repair parts, Total .................................. $41.6 million support and test equipment, daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 18–29 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Sep 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 publications and technical documentation, training, USG/ Contractor technical and engineering support services, and technical assistance. (iv) Military Department: Navy (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: MX–P–AAG (57mm and 25mm ammunition) MX–P–AAN (Rolling Airframe Missile) MX–P–AAO (Harpoon Block II Missile) MX–P–AAS (MK54 Torpedo) MX–P–SAA (MH–60R Helicopter and support) E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1 EN21SE18.000</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 184 / Friday, September 21, 2018 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 184 / Friday, September 21, 2018 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government and/or contractor representatives to Mexico. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Mexico—Evolved Seasparrow Missiles Transmittal No. 18–29 The Government of Mexico has requested to buy six (6) Evolved Seasparrow tactical missiles (ESSM) and two (2) Evolved Seasparrow telemetry missiles. Also included are one (1) MK56 VLS launcher (8-cell), eight (8) MK30 canisters, eight (8) MK783 shipping containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, training, USG/ Contractor technical and engineering support services, and technical assistance. The total estimated value is $41 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner. The sale of these shipboard systems to Mexico will significantly increase and strengthen Mexico’s maritime capabilities. Mexico intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its existing naval and maritime support of national security requirements. Mexico intends to use the weapons systems on its Sigma 10514 Class ship. The systems will provide enhanced capabilities in effective defense of critical sea lanes. The proposed sale of these systems and support services will increase the Mexican Navy’s maritime partnership potential and align its capabilities with existing regional navies. Mexico has not purchased these systems previously. Mexico will have no difficulty integrating this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES (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: August 8, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Sep 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The sale of Evolved Seasparrow missiles (ESSM) under this FMS case will result in the transfer of classified missile equipment to Mexico. Both classified and unclassified defense equipment and technical data will be transferred. The missile includes the guidance section, warhead section, transition section, propulsion section, control section and Thrust Vector Control (TVC) of which the guidance section and transition section are classified CONFIDENTIAL. Standard missile documentation to be provided under this FMS case will include: a. Parametric documents (CONFIDENTIAL) b. Missile Handling/Maintenance Procedures (UNCLASSIFIED) c. General Performance Data (CONFIDENTIAL) d. Firing Guidance (CONFIDENTIAL) e. Dynamics Information (Confidential) 2. The sale of the Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSM) under this FMS case will result in the transfer of sensitive technological information and/or restricted information contained in the missile guidance section. Certain operating frequencies and performance characteristics are classified SECRET because it could be used to develop tactics and/or countermeasures to reduce or defeat the missile effectiveness. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47897 the specific hardware and software elements, primarily performance characteristics, engagement algorithms, and transmitter specific frequencies, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness. 4. 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Mexico. [FR Doc. 2018–20519 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–11] 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 18–11 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: September 17, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-29]


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 18-29 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: September 17, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 18-29
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 Mexico
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................   $14.0 million
Other...................................................   $27.6 million
                                                         ---------------
  Total.................................................   $41.6 million
 

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

Six (6) Evolved Seasparrow Tactical Missiles (ESSM)
Two (2) Evolved Seasparrow Telemetry Missiles

    Non-MDE:
    Also included are one (1) MK56 VLS launcher (8-cell), eight (8) 
MK30 canisters, eight (8) MK783 shipping containers, spare and repair 
parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, training, USG/Contractor technical and engineering 
support services, and technical assistance.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

MX-P-AAG (57mm and 25mm ammunition)
MX-P-AAN (Rolling Airframe Missile)
MX-P-AAO (Harpoon Block II Missile)
MX-P-AAS (MK54 Torpedo)
MX-P-SAA (MH-60R Helicopter and support)


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    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 8, 2018

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Mexico--Evolved Seasparrow Missiles

    The Government of Mexico has requested to buy six (6) Evolved 
Seasparrow tactical missiles (ESSM) and two (2) Evolved Seasparrow 
telemetry missiles. Also included are one (1) MK56 VLS launcher (8-
cell), eight (8) MK30 canisters, eight (8) MK783 shipping containers, 
spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and 
technical documentation, training, USG/Contractor technical and 
engineering support services, and technical assistance. The total 
estimated value is $41 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
strategic regional partner. The sale of these shipboard systems to 
Mexico will significantly increase and strengthen Mexico's maritime 
capabilities. Mexico intends to use these defense articles and services 
to modernize its armed forces and expand its existing naval and 
maritime support of national security requirements.
    Mexico intends to use the weapons systems on its Sigma 10514 Class 
ship. The systems will provide enhanced capabilities in effective 
defense of critical sea lanes. The proposed sale of these systems and 
support services will increase the Mexican Navy's maritime partnership 
potential and align its capabilities with existing regional navies. 
Mexico has not purchased these systems previously. Mexico will have no 
difficulty integrating this equipment into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, 
Arizona. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government and/or contractor 
representatives to Mexico.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-29
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 sale of Evolved Seasparrow missiles (ESSM) under this FMS 
case will result in the transfer of classified missile equipment to 
Mexico. Both classified and unclassified defense equipment and 
technical data will be transferred. The missile includes the guidance 
section, warhead section, transition section, propulsion section, 
control section and Thrust Vector Control (TVC) of which the guidance 
section and transition section are classified CONFIDENTIAL. Standard 
missile documentation to be provided under this FMS case will include:

a. Parametric documents (CONFIDENTIAL)
b. Missile Handling/Maintenance Procedures (UNCLASSIFIED)
c. General Performance Data (CONFIDENTIAL)
d. Firing Guidance (CONFIDENTIAL)
e. Dynamics Information (Confidential)

    2. The sale of the Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSM) under this 
FMS case will result in the transfer of sensitive technological 
information and/or restricted information contained in the missile 
guidance section. Certain operating frequencies and performance 
characteristics are classified SECRET because it could be used to 
develop tactics and/or countermeasures to reduce or defeat the missile 
effectiveness.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, primarily performance 
characteristics, engagement algorithms, and transmitter specific 
frequencies, the information could be used to develop countermeasures 
that might reduce weapon system effectiveness.
    4. 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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Mexico.

[FR Doc. 2018-20519 Filed 9-20-18; 8:45 am]
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