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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: July 30, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Kuwait—AGM–114R Hellfire Missiles
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The Government of Kuwait has
requested to buy three hundred (300)
AGM–114R Hellfire missiles, one (1)
Warhead Section Assembly and one (1)
Rocket Motor. Also included in the sale
are missile containers, nineteen (19)
M261 2.75 tube rocket launchers, spare
and repair parts, repair tools, personnel
training, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical and
logistical support services and other
related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated cost is
$30.4 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
helping to improve the security of a
regional partner that is an important
force for political stability and economic
progress.
The proposed sale improves Kuwait’s
capability to meet current and future
threats. Kuwait will use the missiles to
strengthen its homeland defense.
Kuwait currently has the Hellfire
missiles in its inventory and will have
no difficulty absorbing these additional
missiles.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando,
Florida. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require the assignment of
approximately two U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to travel to
Kuwait for up to two weeks of training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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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. AGM–114R Hellfire. The AGM–
114R is used against heavy and light
armored targets, thin skinned vehicles,
urban structures, bunkers, caves and
personnel. The missile is Inertial
Measure Unit (IMU) based, with a
variable delay fuse, improved safety and
reliability. The highest level for release
of the AGM–114R is SECRET. Software
and firmware documentation (e.g. Data
Processing, Software Requirements,
Source Code, Algorithms) are not
authorized for disclosure. The highest
level of classified information that could
be disclosed by a proposed sale or by
testing of the end item is up to and
including SECRET. The highest level
that must be disclosed for production,
maintenance, or training is up to and
including SECRET. Vulnerability data,
countermeasures, vulnerability/
susceptibility analysis, and threat
definitions are classified SECRET or
CONFIDENTIAL. Detailed information
to include discussions, reports and
studies of system capabilities,
vulnerabilities and limitations that leads
to conclusions on specific tactics or
other counter-countermeasures (CCM)
are not authorized for disclosure.
Reverse engineering could reveal
SECRET information. Loss or
compromise of classified information
associated with AGM–114R could lead
to development of countermeasures or
exploitation of system vulnerabilities by
those obtaining the information.
2. Software, hardware, and other data/
information, which is classified or
sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to
protect system vulnerabilities, design
data, and performance parameters.
Some end item hardware, software, and
other data identified above are classified
at CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET levels.
Potential compromise of these systems
is controlled through management of the
basic software programs of highly
sensitive systems and software
controlled weapon systems on a caseby-case basis.
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3. If a technologically advanced
adversary obtained knowledge of the
specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce
weapons system effectiveness or be used
in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that Kuwait can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
AGM–114R Hellfire Missiles as the U.S.
Government. The sale of these missiles
to Kuwait is necessary in the
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the policy justification.
5. All defense articles and services
listed on this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Kuwait.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 18–30]
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
18–30 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: September 18, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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(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): Up
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
to
forty-six (46) Standard Missile, SM–
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
2 Block IIIA Vertical Launching Tactical
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Kingdom of All-Up Rounds, RIM–066M–03–BK IIIA
(VLS) Up to two (2) Standard Missile,
Denmark
SM–2 Block IIIA Telemetry, Omni(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Directional Antenna, Warhead Enabled,
Major Defense Equipment*
$130 million
RIM 066M–03–BK IIIA (VLS)
Other ....................................
$ 22 million
Up to two (2) Standard Missile, SM–
TOTAL ..............................
$152 million 2 Block IIIA Telemetry, Omni-
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Directional Antenna, Warhead Dud
Capable, RIM 066M–03–BK IIIA (VLS)
Non-MDE:
Also included are MK 13 MOD 0
Vertical Launching System Canisters,
operator manuals and technical
documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (DE–
P–AED).
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(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: July 31, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Denmark—SM–2 Block IIIA Standard
Missiles
The Government of Denmark has
requested to buy up to forty-six (46)
Standard Missile, SM–2 Block IIIA
Vertical Launching Tactical All-Up
Rounds, RIM 066M–03–BK IIIA (VLS);
up to two (2) Standard Missile, SM–2
Block IIIA Telemetry, Omni-Directional,
All-Up Rounds, RIM–066M–03–BK IIIA
(VLS); and up to two (2) Standard
Missile, SM–2 Block IIIA Telemetry,
Omni-Directional Antenna, Warhead
Dud Capable, RIM 066M–03–BK IIIA
(VLS). Also included are MK 13 MOD
0 Vertical Launching System Canisters,
operator manuals and technical
documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services, and other
related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated
program cost is $152 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping to improve
the security of a NATO ally that is an
important force for political stability
and economic progress in the European
region.
This proposed sale would support
Denmark’s anti-air warfare capabilities
for the Royal Danish Navy’s IVER
HUITFELDT Frigate Class ships. The
SM–2 Block IIIA missiles, combined
with the Anti-Air Warfare System
(AAWS) combat system, will provide
significantly enhanced area defense
capabilities over critical Northern
Europe air-and-sea-lines of
communication. Denmark will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment and
support into its armed forces.
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The proposed sale of these systems
and equipment will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be
Raytheon Cooperation in Tucson,
Arizona; Raytheon Company, Camden,
Arkansas; and BAE of Minneapolis,
Minnesota and Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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 Denmark.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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countermeasures or equivalent systems
which might reduce system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that Denmark 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
Denmark.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. A completely assembled Standard
Missile-2 (SM–2) Block IIIA with or
without a conventional warhead,
whether a tactical, telemetry, or inert
(training) configuration, is classified
CONFIDENTIAL. Missile component
hardware includes: Guidance Section
(classified CONFIDENTIAL), Target
Detection Device (classified
CONFIDENTIAL), Warhead
(UNCLASSIFIED), Dual Thrust Rocket
Motor (UNCLASSIFIED), Steering
Control Section (UNCLASSIFIED), Safe
and Arming Device (UNCLASSIFIED),
Autopilot Battery Unit (classified
CONFIDENTIAL), and if telemetry
missiles, AN/DKT–71 Telemeters
(UNCLASSIFIED).
2. SM–2 operator and maintenance
documentation is usually classified
CONFIDENTIAL. Shipboard operation/
firing guidance is generally classified
CONFIDENTIAL. Pre-firing missile
assembly/pedigree information is
UNCLASSIFIED.
3. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the hardware and software elements, the
information could be used to develop
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[Transmittal No. 18–38]
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
18–38 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: September 18, 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. 18-30]
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 18-30 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: September 18, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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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: Kingdom of Denmark
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................................ $130 million
Other................................................... $ 22 million
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TOTAL................................................. $152 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to forty-six (46) Standard
Missile, SM-2 Block IIIA Vertical Launching Tactical All-Up Rounds,
RIM-066M-03-BK IIIA (VLS) Up to two (2) Standard Missile, SM-2 Block
IIIA Telemetry, Omni-Directional Antenna, Warhead Enabled, RIM 066M-03-
BK IIIA (VLS)
Up to two (2) Standard Missile, SM-2 Block IIIA Telemetry, Omni-
Directional Antenna, Warhead Dud Capable, RIM 066M-03-BK IIIA (VLS)
Non-MDE:
Also included are MK 13 MOD 0 Vertical Launching System Canisters,
operator manuals and technical documentation, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (DE-P-AED).
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(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: July 31, 2018.
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Denmark--SM-2 Block IIIA Standard Missiles
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to forty-six (46)
Standard Missile, SM-2 Block IIIA Vertical Launching Tactical All-Up
Rounds, RIM 066M-03-BK IIIA (VLS); up to two (2) Standard Missile, SM-2
Block IIIA Telemetry, Omni-Directional, All-Up Rounds, RIM-066M-03-BK
IIIA (VLS); and up to two (2) Standard Missile, SM-2 Block IIIA
Telemetry, Omni-Directional Antenna, Warhead Dud Capable, RIM 066M-03-
BK IIIA (VLS). Also included are MK 13 MOD 0 Vertical Launching System
Canisters, operator manuals and technical documentation, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The total estimated program cost is $152 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and
economic progress in the European region.
This proposed sale would support Denmark's anti-air warfare
capabilities for the Royal Danish Navy's IVER HUITFELDT Frigate Class
ships. The SM-2 Block IIIA missiles, combined with the Anti-Air Warfare
System (AAWS) combat system, will provide significantly enhanced area
defense capabilities over critical Northern Europe air-and-sea-lines of
communication. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment
and support into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these systems and equipment will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Raytheon Cooperation in Tucson,
Arizona; Raytheon Company, Camden, Arkansas; and BAE of Minneapolis,
Minnesota and Aberdeen, South Dakota. 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 Denmark.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-30
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. A completely assembled Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA with
or without a conventional warhead, whether a tactical, telemetry, or
inert (training) configuration, is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Missile
component hardware includes: Guidance Section (classified
CONFIDENTIAL), Target Detection Device (classified CONFIDENTIAL),
Warhead (UNCLASSIFIED), Dual Thrust Rocket Motor (UNCLASSIFIED),
Steering Control Section (UNCLASSIFIED), Safe and Arming Device
(UNCLASSIFIED), Autopilot Battery Unit (classified CONFIDENTIAL), and
if telemetry missiles, AN/DKT-71 Telemeters (UNCLASSIFIED).
2. SM-2 operator and maintenance documentation is usually
classified CONFIDENTIAL. Shipboard operation/firing guidance is
generally classified CONFIDENTIAL. Pre-firing missile assembly/pedigree
information is UNCLASSIFIED.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the hardware and software elements, the information could be used to
develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that Denmark 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 Denmark.
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