Arms Sales Notification, 54575-54578 [2018-23612]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices published by NMFS on January 20, 2016 (81 FR 3118), or prior, should resubmit their applications pursuant to this notice. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq. Dated: October 24, 2018. Karen H. Abrams, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–23634 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: USA–2018–HQ–0024] Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Information collection notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by December 31, 2018. SUMMARY: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Chief Management Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24 Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number, and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District, ATTN: Kelly Baxter, 1616 Capitol Ave., Ste. 9000, Omaha, NE 68102; call at 402–995– 2447; or email at Kelly.D.Baxter@ usace.army.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Department of the Army AGENCY: for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow the instructions at https:// www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, form number, and title. Jkt 247001 For a secondary source to request more information on this proposed information collection, please write to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District, ATTN: Karen Zelch, 201 N 3rd Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362; call at 509–527–7251; or email at Karen.S.Zelch@usace.army.mil. OMB Number: Pacific Northwest Households Recreation Use Surveys, OMB Control Number 0710–XXXX. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), are jointly developing an environmental impact statement (EIS), referred to as the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) EIS. As part of the EIS, the Corps is tasked with evaluating changes in the economic value provided by water-based recreation. The purpose of this survey effort is to gather information that will support development of a water-based recreational demand model for the Columbia River Basin in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana. The proposed design involves a mail survey for preliminary screening to identify eligible recreators, followed by a telephone survey of eligible recreators to collect data on recreational trips and activities within the region. The model will be used to evaluate recreational impacts associated with alternatives identified within the CRSO EIS. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54575 Mail Screener Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 1,150. Number of Respondents: 11,500. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 11,500. Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes. Frequency: One-time. Follow-up Telephone Survey Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 414. Number of Respondents: 1,242. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 1,242. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. Frequency: One-time. Average Totals Annual Burden Hours: 1,564. Number of Respondents: 11,500. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 11,500. Average Burden per Response: 8.16 minutes. Frequency: One-time. We anticipate that approximately 11,500 households will complete the mail screener. Based on the results of a small pretest, we expect that it will take approximately 1 minute to read the screener letter and approximately 5 minutes to complete the screener questionnaire (total of 6 minutes per respondent). Approximately 1,242 eligible adults within those households will complete the follow-up telephone survey. Also based on the results of a small pretest, we expect that it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the follow-up telephone survey. Based on that data, the burden for 10,258 households will be 6 minutes. The burden for 1,242 eligible adults will be a total of 26 minutes. This yields a total respondent burden estimate of 1,564 hours. Dated: October 25, 2018. Morgan E. Park, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–23675 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–34] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 54576 Arms sales notice. 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. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 18–34 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: October 24, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 EN30OC18.000</GPH> ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices Transmittal No. 18–34 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $1.54 billion $ .56 billion TOTAL ............................. $2.10 billion (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Six (6) P–8A Patrol Aircraft, which includes: Nine (9) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System 5 (MIDS JTRS) (one (1) for each aircraft, one (1) for the Tactical Operations Center, and two (2) spares) Forty-two (42) AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors (six (6) for each aircraft and six (6) spares) Fourteen (14) LN–251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/ Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs) (two (2) for each aircraft and two (2) spares) Non-MDE includes: Commercial engines; Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS); ElectroOptical (E.O.) and Infrared (IR) MX– 20HD; AN/AAQ–2(V)1 Acoustic System; AN/APY–10 Radar; ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures; AN/ALE– 47 Counter Measures Dispensing System; support equipment; operation support systems; maintenance trainer/ classrooms; publications; software, engineering, and logistics technical assistance; foreign Liaison officer support, contractor engineering technical services; repair and return; transportation; aircraft ferry; and other associated training, logistics, support equipment and services. (iv) Military Department: Navy (KS– P–SEJ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A (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 Annex Attached (viii)Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 13, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Korea—P–8A Aircraft and Associated Support The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy six (6) P–8A Patrol VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 Jkt 247001 Aircraft, which includes: nine (9) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems 5 (MIDS JTRS 5) (one (1) for each aircraft, one (1) for the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and two (2) as spares); fourteen (14) LN–251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs) (two (2) for each aircraft and two (2) as spares); and forty-two (42) AN/ AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors (six (6) for each aircraft and six (6) as spares). Also included are commercial engines; Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS); Electro-Optical (E.O.) and Infrared (IO) MX–20HD; AN/AAQ– 2(V)1 Acoustic System; AN/APY–10 Radar; ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures; AN/ALE–47 Counter Measures Dispensing System; support equipment; operation support systems; maintenance trainer/classrooms; publications; software, engineering, and logistics technical assistance; foreign liaison officer support; contractor engineering technical services; repair and return; transportation; aircraft ferry; and other associated training, logistics, support equipment and services. The total estimated program cost is $2.1 billion. The ROK is one of the closest allies in the INDOPACOM Theater. The proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing Korea’s naval capabilities to provide national defense and significantly contribute to coalition operations. The ROK procured and has operated U.S.-produced P–3 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) for over 25 years, providing interoperability and critical capabilities to coalition maritime operations. The ROK has maintained a close MSA acquisition and sustainment relationship with the U.S. Navy over that period. The proposed sale will allow the ROK to modernize and sustain its MSA capability for the next 30 years. As a long-time P–3 operator, the ROK will have no difficulty transitioning its MSA force to P–8A. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA. Additional contractors include: ASEC; Air Cruisers Co LLC; Arnprior Aerospace, Canada; AVOX Zodiac Aerospace; BAE; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)/EMS; Compass; David Clark; DLS or ViaSat, Carlsbad, CA; DRS; Exelis, McLean, VA; GC Micro, Petaluma, CA; General Dynamics; General Electric, UK; Harris; PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54577 Joint Electronics; Lockheed Martin; Martin Baker; Northrop Grumman Corp, Falls Church, VA; Pole Zero, Cincinnati, OH; Raytheon, Waltham, MA; Raytheon, UK; Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA; Spirit Aero, Wichita, KS; Symmetries Telephonics, Farmingdale, NY; Terma, Arlington, VA; Viking; and WESCAM. The purchaser typically requests offsets. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the Purchaser and the prime contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately three (3) U.S. government personnel and ten (10) contractor personnel to support the program in country. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 18–34 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 P–8A aircraft is a militarized version of the Boeing 737–800 Next Generation (NG) commercial aircraft. The P–8A is replacing the P–3C as the Navy’s long-range Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. The overall highest classification of the P– 8A weapon system is SECRET. The P– 8A mission systems hardware is largely UNCLASSIFIED, while individual software elements (mission systems, acoustics, ESM, EWSP, etc.) are classified up to SECRET. 2. P–8A mission systems include: a. Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). TOMS functions include environment planning, tactical aids, weapons planning aids, and data correlation. TOMS includes an algorithm for track fusion which automatically correlates tracks produced by on board and off board sensors. b. Electro-Optical (E.O.) and Infrared (IR) MX–20HD. The E.O./IR system processes visible E.O. and IR spectrum to detect and image objects. c. AN/AAQ–2(V)1 Acoustic System. The Acoustic sensor system is integrated within the mission system as the primary sensor or the aircraft ASW missions. The system has multi-static active coherent (MAC) 64 sonobuoy processing capability and acoustic sensor prediction tools. E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES 54578 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices d. AN/APY–10 Radar. The aircraft radar is a direct derivative of the legacy AN/APS–137(V) installed in the P–3C. The radar capabilities include GPS Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), SAR and ISAR imagery resolutions, and periscope detection mode. e. ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM). This system provides real time capability for the automatic detection, location, measurement, and analysis of RF-signals and modes. Real time results are compared with a library of known emitters to perform emitter classification. f. Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP). The P–8A aircraft EWSP consists of the ALQ–213 Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS), AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors and AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS). The EWSP includes threat information. Technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. g. Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio System 5 (MIDS JTRS 5) is an advanced Link-16 Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical information, including both data and vice, among air, ground, and sea elements. The MIDS JTRS 5 terminal hardware, publications, performance specifications, operational capability, parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The classified information to be provided consists of that which is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair (through intermediate level) of the data link terminal, installed systems, and related software. h. The Embedded Global Positioning System (EGI)-Inertial Navigation System (INS)/LN–251 is a sensor that combines Global Positioning System (GPS) and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location information for navigation and targeting. The EGI–INS/ LN–251 is UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS cryptovariable keys needed for highest GPS accuracy are classified up to SECRET. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain access of the P–8A specific hardware and software elements, systems could be reverse engineering to discover USN capabilities and tactics. The consequences of the loss of this technology, to a technologically advanced or competent adversary, could VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 Jkt 247001 result in the development of countermeasures or equivalent systems, which could reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that the recipient government can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the 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 the Republic of Korea. [FR Doc. 2018–23612 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2018–ICCD–0089] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program: Forms Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2018–ICCD–0089. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street SW, PCP, Room 9086, Washington, DC 20202–0023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Beth Grebeldinger, 202–377–4018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program: Forms. OMB Control Number: 1845–0128. Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 69. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 11. Abstract: The HEAL forms are required for lenders to make application to the HEAL insurance program, to report accurately and timely on loan actions, including transfer of loans to a secondary agent, and to establish the repayment status of borrowers who qualify for deferment of payments using form 508. The reports assist in the diligent administration of the HEAL program, protecting the financial interest of the federal government. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-34]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

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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 18-34 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 24, 2018.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 18-34
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: Republic of Korea

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $1.54 billion
Other...................................  $ .56 billion
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................  $2.10 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Six (6) P-8A Patrol Aircraft, which includes:

Nine (9) Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical 
Radio System 5 (MIDS JTRS) (one (1) for each aircraft, one (1) for the 
Tactical Operations Center, and two (2) spares)
Forty-two (42) AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors (six (6) for each 
aircraft and six (6) spares)
Fourteen (14) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/
Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs) (two (2) for each aircraft and two 
(2) spares)

    Non-MDE includes:
    Commercial engines; Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS); Electro-
Optical (E.O.) and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD; AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System; 
AN/APY-10 Radar; ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures; AN/ALE-47 Counter 
Measures Dispensing System; support equipment; operation support 
systems; maintenance trainer/classrooms; publications; software, 
engineering, and logistics technical assistance; foreign Liaison 
officer support, contractor engineering technical services; repair and 
return; transportation; aircraft ferry; and other associated training, 
logistics, support equipment and services.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (KS-P-SEJ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A
    (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 Annex Attached
    (viii)Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 13, 2018
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Korea--P-8A Aircraft and Associated Support

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy six (6) P-8A 
Patrol Aircraft, which includes: nine (9) Multifunctional Information 
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems 5 (MIDS JTRS 5) (one 
(1) for each aircraft, one (1) for the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) 
and two (2) as spares); fourteen (14) LN-251 with Embedded Global 
Positioning Systems (GPS)/Inertial Navigations Systems (EGIs) (two (2) 
for each aircraft and two (2) as spares); and forty-two (42) AN/AAR-54 
Missile Warning Sensors (six (6) for each aircraft and six (6) as 
spares). Also included are commercial engines; Tactical Open Mission 
Software (TOMS); Electro-Optical (E.O.) and Infrared (IO) MX-20HD; AN/
AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System; AN/APY-10 Radar; ALQ-240 Electronic Support 
Measures; AN/ALE-47 Counter Measures Dispensing System; support 
equipment; operation support systems; maintenance trainer/classrooms; 
publications; software, engineering, and logistics technical 
assistance; foreign liaison officer support; contractor engineering 
technical services; repair and return; transportation; aircraft ferry; 
and other associated training, logistics, support equipment and 
services. The total estimated program cost is $2.1 billion.
    The ROK is one of the closest allies in the INDOPACOM Theater. The 
proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security 
objectives by enhancing Korea's naval capabilities to provide national 
defense and significantly contribute to coalition operations.
    The ROK procured and has operated U.S.-produced P-3 Maritime 
Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) for over 25 years, providing 
interoperability and critical capabilities to coalition maritime 
operations. The ROK has maintained a close MSA acquisition and 
sustainment relationship with the U.S. Navy over that period. The 
proposed sale will allow the ROK to modernize and sustain its MSA 
capability for the next 30 years. As a long-time P-3 operator, the ROK 
will have no difficulty transitioning its MSA force to P-8A.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA. 
Additional contractors include: ASEC; Air Cruisers Co LLC; Arnprior 
Aerospace, Canada; AVOX Zodiac Aerospace; BAE; Canadian Commercial 
Corporation (CCC)/EMS; Compass; David Clark; DLS or ViaSat, Carlsbad, 
CA; DRS; Exelis, McLean, VA; GC Micro, Petaluma, CA; General Dynamics; 
General Electric, UK; Harris; Joint Electronics; Lockheed Martin; 
Martin Baker; Northrop Grumman Corp, Falls Church, VA; Pole Zero, 
Cincinnati, OH; Raytheon, Waltham, MA; Raytheon, UK; Rockwell Collins, 
Cedar Rapids, IA; Spirit Aero, Wichita, KS; Symmetries Telephonics, 
Farmingdale, NY; Terma, Arlington, VA; Viking; and WESCAM.
    The purchaser typically requests offsets. There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset 
agreement will be defined in negotiations between the Purchaser and the 
prime contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 
three (3) U.S. government personnel and ten (10) contractor personnel 
to support the program in country.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-34
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 P-8A aircraft is a militarized version of the Boeing 737-800 
Next Generation (NG) commercial aircraft. The P-8A is replacing the P-
3C as the Navy's long-range Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface 
Warfare (ASuW), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) 
aircraft. The overall highest classification of the P-8A weapon system 
is SECRET. The P-8A mission systems hardware is largely UNCLASSIFIED, 
while individual software elements (mission systems, acoustics, ESM, 
EWSP, etc.) are classified up to SECRET.
    2. P-8A mission systems include:
    a. Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). TOMS functions include 
environment planning, tactical aids, weapons planning aids, and data 
correlation. TOMS includes an algorithm for track fusion which 
automatically correlates tracks produced by on board and off board 
sensors.
    b. Electro-Optical (E.O.) and Infrared (IR) MX-20HD. The E.O./IR 
system processes visible E.O. and IR spectrum to detect and image 
objects.
    c. AN/AAQ-2(V)1 Acoustic System. The Acoustic sensor system is 
integrated within the mission system as the primary sensor or the 
aircraft ASW missions. The system has multi-static active coherent 
(MAC) 64 sonobuoy processing capability and acoustic sensor prediction 
tools.

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    d. AN/APY-10 Radar. The aircraft radar is a direct derivative of 
the legacy AN/APS-137(V) installed in the P-3C. The radar capabilities 
include GPS Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), SAR 
and ISAR imagery resolutions, and periscope detection mode.
    e. ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM). This system provides 
real time capability for the automatic detection, location, 
measurement, and analysis of RF-signals and modes. Real time results 
are compared with a library of known emitters to perform emitter 
classification.
    f. Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP). The P-8A aircraft 
EWSP consists of the ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System 
(EWMS), AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors and AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures 
Dispensing System (CMDS). The EWSP includes threat information. 
Technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    g. Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical 
Radio System 5 (MIDS JTRS 5) is an advanced Link-16 Command, Control, 
Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-
capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links for exchange of 
near real-time tactical information, including both data and vice, 
among air, ground, and sea elements. The MIDS JTRS 5 terminal hardware, 
publications, performance specifications, operational capability, 
parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software 
documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The classified information 
to be provided consists of that which is necessary for the operation, 
maintenance, and repair (through intermediate level) of the data link 
terminal, installed systems, and related software.
    h. The Embedded Global Positioning System (EGI)-Inertial Navigation 
System (INS)/LN-251 is a sensor that combines Global Positioning System 
(GPS) and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location 
information for navigation and targeting. The EGI-INS/LN-251 is 
UNCLASSIFIED. The GPS cryptovariable keys needed for highest GPS 
accuracy are classified up to SECRET.
    3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain access of 
the P-8A specific hardware and software elements, systems could be 
reverse engineering to discover USN capabilities and tactics. The 
consequences of the loss of this technology, to a technologically 
advanced or competent adversary, could result in the development of 
countermeasures or equivalent systems, which could reduce system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar 
advanced capabilities.
    4. A determination has been made that the recipient government can 
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the 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 the Republic of Korea.

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