Arms Sales Notification, 55873-55876 [2018-24410]

Download as PDF daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices simulator, twenty (20) AN/ALQ–211 AIDEWS Systems, one (1) avionics level test station, six (6) DB–110 Advanced Reconnaissance Systems, two (2) LAU– 118A Launchers, forty-five (45) AN/ ARC–238 SINCGARS Radio or equivalent, twenty-three (23) Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) systems or equivalent; twenty-three (23) cryptographic appliques; two (2) CATM–9L/M, two (2) AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), three (3) MXU–651 AFG (for GBU–50 Enhanced Paveway II), four (4) DSU–38 Precision Laser Guidance sets (PLGS) (for GBU–54 Laser JDAM), four (4) AGM–154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) Captive Flight Vehicles (CFV), three (3) MK–84/ BLU–117 Inert Bomb Bodies, two (2) FMU–152 D–1 Inert Fuzes, three (3) BRU–57 Bomb Racks, two (2) BRU–61 Bomb Racks for SDB, two (2) ADU–890 SDB adapter cable for CMBRE, two (2) ADU–891 AMRAAM/AIM–9X adapter cable for CMBRE, Telemetry for all flight test assets secure communication equipment, spares and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical support services, containers, missile support and test equipment, integration test, site survey, design, construction studies/analyses/services, associate operations, maintenance, training, support facilities, cybersecurity, critical computer resources support, force protection, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $1.082 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $406 million of this total. This transmittal reports: 1. The inclusion of twenty-three (23) Multifunction Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS–JTRS) Concurrent MultiNetworking-4 (CMN–4) which are MDE; 2. The inclusion of an additional nineteen (19) AN/ALQ–211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) Systems (non-MDE), which will increase the number from twenty (20) to thirty-nine (39). These additional nineteen (19) were not included in the total value of the AIDEWS systems previously notified. This change was due to a change in system requirements and a desire to prioritize system components with long lead procurement timelines; and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 3. The inclusion of additional test weapons quantities and MDE designations outlined below: a. BLU–109—Increase from quantity of three (3) to four (4) b. Bomb Practice GBU–39 Guided Test Vehicle (GTV)—MDE item not on original notification c. MK–82 Inert Filled Bomb Body— Increase in quantity of four (4) to six (6)—MDE not on original notification d. KMU–572 JDAM Tail Kit—Quantity of five (5) not included on original Congressional Notification and MDE designation not on original notification e. MXU–650 Air Foil Group—Quantity of two (2) not included on original Congressional Notification and MDE designation not on original notification f. MXU–651 Air Foil Group—MDE designation not on original notification g. MAU–210 Enhanced Computer Control Group—Increase in quantity of three (3) to four (4) and MDE designation not on original notification. Also correct that this MAU is for the GBU–49, not the GBU–50 as outlined in the original notification. h. FMU–152—Quantity of six (6) not included on original Congressional Notification and MDE designation not on original notification These changes are due to unit pack minimum required quantities, items not properly identified as MDE on the original notification, and errors in requirements identification by the procuring office. The inclusion of these MDE items will not increase the value of MDE beyond what was originally notified. The inclusion of AIDEWS will cause the total case value to rise from $1.082 billion to $1.292 billion. (iv) Significance: This notification reports items not included at the time of the original notification. Inclusion and delineation of these items results in an increase in capability over what was originally notified. This proposed sale of the MIDS–JTRS CMN–4, AIDEWS, and additional test weapons will contribute to the crypto modernization, electronic defense, and weapons test capabilities of Bahrain’s air fleet, and enhance its interoperability with the United States and NATO members. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55873 Major non-NATO ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. This proposed sale will enhance U.S. national security objectives in the region. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems Concurrent Multi-Netting 4 (MIDS JTRS CMN–4) is classified CONFIDENTIAL. MIDS JTRS CMN–4 is a secure data and voice communication network using the Link-16 architecture. The system provides enhanced situational awareness, positive identification of participants within the network, secure fighter-to-fighter connectivity, and secure voice capability. It provides three major functions: Air Control, Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-to-Fighter. The MIDS JTRS CMN–4 can be used to transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-toSurface, and Air-to-Ground scenarios. 2. The Sensitivity of Technology statement contained in the original transmittal applies to the other items notified here. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 28, 2018 [FR Doc. 2018–24402 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–41] 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 18–41 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: November 2, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five (5) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Non-MDE: Also included are five (5) Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Total .................................. $82.50 RF–7850A Secure Communications million Arms Export Control Act, as amended Radios, five (5) AN/AAR–60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detectors, five (5) AN/ (iii) Description and Quantity or (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government ALE–47 Airborne Countermeasure Quantities of Articles or Services under of Iraq Dispensing Systems, five (5) M3P .50 Consideration for Purchase: Five (5) (ii) Total Estimated Value: Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) M260 Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters Major Defense Equipment * $00.20 configured with the following Rocket Launchers (APKWS million Configuration), five (5) MX–15Di EO/IR equipment: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 18–41 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Other .................................... Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 $82.30 million E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 EN08NO18.001</GPH> 55874 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Sensors, five (5) GAU–19 .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) Pathfinder Mission Management Systems, five (5) ARES Weapon Management Systems, five (5) Mission Configurable Armament Systems (MCAS), night vision compatible lighting systems, aircraft intercommunications systems (ICS), cockpit and seat armor kits, and bifurcated exhaust infrared suppressor systems, operating manuals, spare parts, maintenance and operator training for radio systems, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (IQ– B–AEA) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ–B– VPN (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: October 3, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Iraq—Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters The Government of Iraq has requested to buy five (5) Armed Bell 407GX helicopters configured with five (5) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns. Also included are five (5) RF–7850A Secure Communications Radios, five (5) AN/ AAR–60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detectors, five (5) AN/ALE–47 Airborne Countermeasure Dispensing Systems, five (5) M3P .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) M260 Rocket Launchers (APKWS Configuration), five (5) MX– 15Di EO/IR Sensors, five (5) GAU–19 .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) Pathfinder Mission Management Systems, five (5) ARES Weapon Management Systems, five (5) Mission Configurable Armament Systems (MCAS), night vision compatible lighting systems, aircraft intercommunications systems (ICS), cockpit and seat armor kits, and bifurcated exhaust infrared suppressor systems, operating manuals, spare parts, maintenance and operator training for radio systems, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $82.5 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 partner. The addition of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters in recent VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 years and increase the Iraqi Security Forces’ combat effectiveness against ISIS and other terrorist elements in Iraq. The 407GX variant—an upgrade from the current IA407 configuration— includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) launchers. Providing Iraq with this capability supports U.S. security goals by furthering the Iraqi Army Aviation Command’s ability to counter terrorism and protect critical infrastructure. Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing 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 contractors will be Bell, Fort Worth, TX; L3 WESCAM, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; Dillon, Scottsdale, AZ; Tekfusion Global, Williamsburg, VA; Harris, Melbourne, FL; and Fulcrum Concepts, Mattaponi, VA. There are no known offset agreements associated with this proposed sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 17 contractor representatives to travel to Iraq in support of this effort. The GOI desires Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) presence in country. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 18–41 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 Bell 407GX Multi-Role Helicopter weapon system contains communications and target identification equipment, navigation equipment, aircraft survivability equipment, displays, and sensors. The airframe itself does not contain sensitive technology, however the pertinent equipment listed below will be either installed on the aircraft or included in the sale: a. The Harris Falcon III RF–7850A Secure Communication Radio is a Multi-Channel Airborne Networking Radio that offers multi-channel and multiband capabilities. It integrates into a wide variety of platforms to support multiple missions, waveforms and modes of operation and provides two wideband channels. The Harris Multichannel Airborne Radio extends battlefield networks Beyond-Line-OfSight through tactical VHF/UHF networks to provide extended range and secure air-to-air and air-to-ground PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55875 communications. The Harris Falcon III hardware is a commercial variant radio and the highest level of information that would be released in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. b. The AN/AAR–60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detector is a Missile Launch Detection System (MILDS)/Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) or AMPS–M and is based on the off-theshelf product MILDS AN/AAR–60 UVSensor Units and features a MILDS Control and Display Unit (MCDU), an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Smart Dispensers (SD). The MILDS AMPS represents a complete Missile Protection System and will be used for stand alone installation and operation of an integrated missile warning and Counter Measures dispensing in helicopters. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. c. The M3P .50 Cal machine gun is a fully automatic .50 Cal (12.7x99mm NATO) machine gun specifically designed to be axially or coaxially mounted in pod or open-air gun configurations for airborne, land or sea weapon system applications. The M3P is a world exclusivity by FN Herstal and offers high firing rate for short time on target: 1,025 ± 75 RPM. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. d. The M260 Rocket Launcher with APKWS capability is a seven tube rocket launcher with a remote fuze setting function. Once the target is located, single or multiple pairs of the Hydra 70 APKWS folding-fin rockets can be launched toward the target when a predetermined time signal is sent to the electronic time fuze. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. e. The M240 is a general-purpose machine gun that uses 7.62 mm NATO ammunition. It can be mounted on a bipod, tripod, aircraft, or vehicle. The M240 is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gasoperated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. f. The MX–15Di EO/IR sensor is a multi-sensor imaging/lasing that can provide medium-altitude; Covert Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Armed Reconnaissance, CSAR and Target Designation missions. MX–15Di has HD imaging resolution from Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cameras, Shortwave IR imaging, Laser rangefinder/ designator 3 laser illuminator. The highest level of information release in E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 55876 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. g. The GAU–19 machine is a low-cost weapon system that is designed to accept standard NATO .50 caliber M9linked ammunition with a rate of fire of 1300 rounds per minute. The weapon provides highly effective firepower against area suppression and point targets, as well as being ideally suited for utility, scout and attack helicopters. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. h. The Pathfinder Mission Management System (MMS) is a modular customizable system that provides command and control of onboard navigation, communication, and peripheral electronic equipment. During target engagements, locations and range to target is passed from Pathfinder to the weapons management system. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. i. The ARES Weapons Management System (WMS) is a modular weapons management system that uses the aircraft’s EO/IR monitor as the WMS interface using a touchscreen graphical user interface (GUI). The system is fully integrated with the MX–15Di sensors critical EO/IR functions that can be controlled through the user interface. The system provides aircraft steering commands and targeting overlays to guide the pilot into the proper launch constraints by consolidating mission execution tasks. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 j. The Mission Configurable Armament System (MCAS) is a plank type weapons mounting system. The MCAS was developed as a lightweight, high strength, multi-purpose, multiairframe weapons platform utilizing up to 6 weapon stations. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. k. The AN/ALE–47 is a software reprogrammable dispenser for chaff and flares. It provides for either automatic or aircrew commanded response dispense capabilities. Specific dispense routines are sensitive and are specifically withheld from Iraq. The export version uses a country unique ‘‘look-up decision tree’’ for determining dispense routines. This software when loaded into the AN/ ALE–47 is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Increased risk of exploitation is significantly reduced given that the software is in executable form only (i.e. binary code) and the actual dispense routines can be gained through visual observation, which is true for all coalition platforms flying in Iraq. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtained knowledge of the specific hardware or software in the proposed sale, the information could be used to develop counter-measures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. 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 supports the U.S. foreign policy and PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq. [FR Doc. 2018–24410 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–40] 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 and Transmittal 18–40 with attached Policy Justification. SUMMARY: Dated: November 2, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-41]


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 18-41 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 2, 2018.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 18-41
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 Iraq
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................  $00.20 million
Other...................................................  $82.30 million
                                                         ---------------
  Total.................................................  $82.50 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Five (5) Armed Bell 407GX 
Helicopters configured with the following equipment:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five (5) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns
    Non-MDE: Also included are five (5) RF-7850A Secure Communications 
Radios, five (5) AN/AAR-60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detectors, five (5) 
AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasure Dispensing Systems, five (5) M3P .50 
Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) M260 Rocket Launchers (APKWS 
Configuration), five (5) MX-15Di EO/IR

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Sensors, five (5) GAU-19 .50 Caliber Machine Guns, five (5) Pathfinder 
Mission Management Systems, five (5) ARES Weapon Management Systems, 
five (5) Mission Configurable Armament Systems (MCAS), night vision 
compatible lighting systems, aircraft intercommunications systems 
(ICS), cockpit and seat armor kits, and bifurcated exhaust infrared 
suppressor systems, operating manuals, spare parts, maintenance and 
operator training for radio systems, technical and logistics support 
services, and other related elements of logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (IQ-B-AEA)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IQ-B-VPN
    (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: October 3, 2018
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Iraq--Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters

    The Government of Iraq has requested to buy five (5) Armed Bell 
407GX helicopters configured with five (5) M240 7.62mm Machine Guns. 
Also included are five (5) RF-7850A Secure Communications Radios, five 
(5) AN/AAR-60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detectors, five (5) AN/ALE-47 
Airborne Countermeasure Dispensing Systems, five (5) M3P .50 Caliber 
Machine Guns, five (5) M260 Rocket Launchers (APKWS Configuration), 
five (5) MX-15Di EO/IR Sensors, five (5) GAU-19 .50 Caliber Machine 
Guns, five (5) Pathfinder Mission Management Systems, five (5) ARES 
Weapon Management Systems, five (5) Mission Configurable Armament 
Systems (MCAS), night vision compatible lighting systems, aircraft 
intercommunications systems (ICS), cockpit and seat armor kits, and 
bifurcated exhaust infrared suppressor systems, operating manuals, 
spare parts, maintenance and operator training for radio systems, 
technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is 
$82.5 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 partner. The addition of five Bell 407GX helicopters will 
help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters in 
recent years and increase the Iraqi Security Forces' combat 
effectiveness against ISIS and other terrorist elements in Iraq. The 
407GX variant--an upgrade from the current IA407 configuration--
includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) launchers. 
Providing Iraq with this capability supports U.S. security goals by 
furthering the Iraqi Army Aviation Command's ability to counter 
terrorism and protect critical infrastructure. Iraq will have no 
difficulty absorbing 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 contractors will be Bell, Fort Worth, TX; L3 WESCAM, 
Burlington, Ontario, Canada; Dillon, Scottsdale, AZ; Tekfusion Global, 
Williamsburg, VA; Harris, Melbourne, FL; and Fulcrum Concepts, 
Mattaponi, VA. There are no known offset agreements associated with 
this proposed sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 17 
contractor representatives to travel to Iraq in support of this effort. 
The GOI desires Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) presence in country.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-41
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 Bell 407GX Multi-Role Helicopter weapon system contains 
communications and target identification equipment, navigation 
equipment, aircraft survivability equipment, displays, and sensors. The 
airframe itself does not contain sensitive technology, however the 
pertinent equipment listed below will be either installed on the 
aircraft or included in the sale:
    a. The Harris Falcon III RF-7850A Secure Communication Radio is a 
Multi-Channel Airborne Networking Radio that offers multi-channel and 
multiband capabilities. It integrates into a wide variety of platforms 
to support multiple missions, waveforms and modes of operation and 
provides two wideband channels. The Harris Multi-channel Airborne Radio 
extends battlefield networks Beyond-Line-Of-Sight through tactical VHF/
UHF networks to provide extended range and secure air-to-air and air-
to-ground communications. The Harris Falcon III hardware is a 
commercial variant radio and the highest level of information that 
would be released in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED 
level.
    b. The AN/AAR-60 MILDS Automatic Plume Detector is a Missile Launch 
Detection System (MILDS)/Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) or 
AMPS-M and is based on the off-the-shelf product MILDS AN/AAR-60 UV-
Sensor Units and features a MILDS Control and Display Unit (MCDU), an 
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Smart Dispensers (SD). The MILDS 
AMPS represents a complete Missile Protection System and will be used 
for stand alone installation and operation of an integrated missile 
warning and Counter Measures dispensing in helicopters. The highest 
level of information release in support of this transfer is at the 
UNCLASSIFIED level.
    c. The M3P .50 Cal machine gun is a fully automatic .50 Cal 
(12.7x99mm NATO) machine gun specifically designed to be axially or 
coaxially mounted in pod or open-air gun configurations for airborne, 
land or sea weapon system applications. The M3P is a world exclusivity 
by FN Herstal and offers high firing rate for short time on target: 
1,025  75 RPM. The highest level of information release in 
support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level.
    d. The M260 Rocket Launcher with APKWS capability is a seven tube 
rocket launcher with a remote fuze setting function. Once the target is 
located, single or multiple pairs of the Hydra 70 APKWS folding-fin 
rockets can be launched toward the target when a predetermined time 
signal is sent to the electronic time fuze. The highest level of 
information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED 
level.
    e. The M240 is a general-purpose machine gun that uses 7.62 mm NATO 
ammunition. It can be mounted on a bipod, tripod, aircraft, or vehicle. 
The M240 is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas- operated, fully automatic 
machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. The highest level 
of information release in support of this transfer is at the 
UNCLASSIFIED level.
    f. The MX-15Di EO/IR sensor is a multi-sensor imaging/lasing that 
can provide medium-altitude; Covert Intelligence, Surveillance & 
Reconnaissance (ISR), Armed Reconnaissance, CSAR and Target Designation 
missions. MX-15Di has HD imaging resolution from Electro-Optical (EO) 
and Infrared (IR) cameras, Short-wave IR imaging, Laser rangefinder/
designator 3 laser illuminator. The highest level of information 
release in

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support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level.
    g. The GAU-19 machine is a low-cost weapon system that is designed 
to accept standard NATO .50 caliber M9-linked ammunition with a rate of 
fire of 1300 rounds per minute. The weapon provides highly effective 
firepower against area suppression and point targets, as well as being 
ideally suited for utility, scout and attack helicopters. The highest 
level of information release in support of this transfer is at the 
UNCLASSIFIED level.
    h. The Pathfinder Mission Management System (MMS) is a modular 
customizable system that provides command and control of onboard 
navigation, communication, and peripheral electronic equipment. During 
target engagements, locations and range to target is passed from 
Pathfinder to the weapons management system. The highest level of 
information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED 
level.
    i. The ARES Weapons Management System (WMS) is a modular weapons 
management system that uses the aircraft's EO/IR monitor as the WMS 
interface using a touchscreen graphical user interface (GUI). The 
system is fully integrated with the MX-15Di sensors critical EO/IR 
functions that can be controlled through the user interface. The system 
provides aircraft steering commands and targeting overlays to guide the 
pilot into the proper launch constraints by consolidating mission 
execution tasks. The highest level of information release in support of 
this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level.
    j. The Mission Configurable Armament System (MCAS) is a plank type 
weapons mounting system. The MCAS was developed as a lightweight, high 
strength, multi-purpose, multi-airframe weapons platform utilizing up 
to 6 weapon stations. The highest level of information release in 
support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level.
    k. The AN/ALE-47 is a software reprogrammable dispenser for chaff 
and flares. It provides for either automatic or aircrew commanded 
response dispense capabilities. Specific dispense routines are 
sensitive and are specifically withheld from Iraq. The export version 
uses a country unique ``look-up decision tree'' for determining 
dispense routines. This software when loaded into the AN/ALE-47 is 
classified CONFIDENTIAL. Increased risk of exploitation is 
significantly reduced given that the software is in executable form 
only (i.e. binary code) and the actual dispense routines can be gained 
through visual observation, which is true for all coalition platforms 
flying in Iraq.
    2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtained knowledge of 
the specific hardware or software in the proposed sale, the information 
could be used to develop counter-measures which might reduce weapons 
system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with 
similar or advanced capabilities.
    3. 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 supports the U.S. 
foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the 
Policy Justification.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.

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