Arms Sales Notification, 55857-55859 [2018-24413]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / 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: September 19, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION United Kingdom—SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) MK 11 Shallow Water Combat Submersibles (SWCS) Transmittal No. 18–36 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has requested to buy three (3) SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV) MK 11 Shallow Water Combat Submersibles (SWCS). Also included are spares; handling equipment; test equipment; operator manuals and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, training, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $90 million. This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, an important partner on critical foreign policy and defense issues. The proposed sale of the SDV MK 11 SWCS will continue UK’s maritime partnership, interoperability, and regional security capability. The UK has a proven track record of successfully deploying predecessor system. The UK will have no difficulty absorbing this system into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 (TBE), Huntsville, Alabama. There are no known offset agreements expected to be proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips by USG and contractor representatives to participate in program and technical reviews, plus training and maintenance support in country as required. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Frm 00007 3. A determination has been made that the Government of the United Kingdom can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary to the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of the United Kingdom. [FR Doc. 2018–24416 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) MK 11 Shallow Water Combat Submersibles (SWCS) is a free-flooding combat submersible mobility platform suitable for transporting and deploying forces and their payload for a variety of missions. The SDV MK 11 SWCS will provide increased volume, allowing for increased payload and personnelcarrying capacity. Additionally, performance in range, speed, maneuverability, and organic sensor capabilities will be enhanced over the existing SDV MK 8 Mod 1. The highest classification of the hardware in the proposed sale is SECRET. The highest classification of the technical documentation in the proposed sale is SECRET. The highest classification of the software to be exported is SECRET. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. PO 00000 55857 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–0H] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@ mail.mil or (703) 697–9709. This 36(b)(5)(c) 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 18–0H with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Transmittal No. 18–0H daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Slovakia (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18–10 Date: April 3, 2018 Military Department: Air Force (iii) Description: On April 3, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 18–10 of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of fourteen (14) F–16 Block 70/72 V VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 Configuration Aircraft, fifteen (15) M61 Vulcan 20mm Gun, sixteen (16) F–16V F110 General Electric or F100 Pratt & Whitney Engines, sixteen (16) APG–83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, fourteen (14) Modular Mission Computers, fourteen (14) Link16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-JTRS, sixteen (16) LN260 Embedded Global Positioning Service Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI), fourteen (14) Improved Programmable Display Generator (iPDG), thirty (30) AIM–120C7 missiles, two (2) Guidance Sections for AIM– 120C7, one hundred (100) AIM–9X missiles, twelve (12) AIM–9X Captive PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Air Training Missile (CATM), twelve (12) AIM–9X CATM Guidance Units, twelve (12) AIM–9X Tactical Guidance Units, two hundred twenty-four (224) MAU–209C/B or MAU–169D Computer Control Group (CCG) for GBU–12 Paveway II 5001b Guided Bombs, two hundred twenty-four (224) MXU–650/8 Airfoil Group for GBU–12, twenty (20) MAU-210 Enhanced CCG for Enhanced Paveway II (GBU–49), twenty (20) MXU-650 Airfoil Group for GBU–49, one hundred-fifty (150) KMU–572F/B Guidance Kit for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) 5001b Guided Bomb (GBU–38), sixty (60) LAU–129 Guided Missile Launchers, thirty-six (36) MK– E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 EN08NO18.006</GPH> 55858 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 82 or BLU–111 5001b Inert Fill Bombs, four hundred ( 400) MK–82 or BLU–111 5001b Bomb Bodies, four hundred ( 400) FMU–152 Joint Programmable Fuzes, six (6) AN/AAQ–33 Sniper Pods, fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II; fourteen (14) AN/ ALQ–213 Electronic Warfare Management Systems; sixteen (16) AN/ ALQ–211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites; sixteen (16) AN/ALE–47 Countermeasure Dispensers; Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF), Secure Communications and Cryptographic Appliques; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); ground training device (flight simulator); Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP) support; software and-support; facilities and construction support; spares and repair/replace parts; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; missile containers; DSU–38A/B Laser Illuminated Target Detector (GBU–54); munition support and test equipment; aircraft and munition integration and test support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $2.91 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $2.01 billion of this total. This transmittal notifies the addition of: 1. Two (2) F110 General Electric or F100 Pratt & Whitney engines (MDE); 2. Four (4) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (MDE); 3. Four (4) Modular Mission Computers (MDE); 4. Four (4) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-JTRS (MDE); 5. Ninety-six (96) MXU–650C/B Airfoil Groups (MDE); VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 6. Ninety-six (96) MAU–209C/B or MAU–169D Computer Control Groups (MDE); 7. Twelve (12) Guidance Units for AIM–9X–2 Tactical Missiles (MDE); 8. Twelve (12) Guidance Units for AIM–9X–2 CATM (MDE); 9. Thirty (30) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM)-120C (non-MDE); 10. Twelve (12) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) (non-MDE); 11. Twenty (20) Aviator Night Vision Device (NVD) AN/AVS–9 (non-MDE) The additional MDE items are valued at $30.6 million but will not result in a change to the notified total MDE value of the case. The total case value remains $2.91 billion. (iv) Significance: This notification is provided to report the inclusion of MDE items and non-MDE item which represents an increase in capability over that previously notified. At the time of the original notification, the purchasing country had not finalized exact quantities of certain items. Further technical discussions highlighted the need for NVDs and additional spare items, training missiles, guided bomb kit components, and helmets. The additional items provide Slovakia with the necessary equipment to support the requested capability. (v) Justification: 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. The proposed additions will support Slovakia’s F–16 program, which will modernize its Air Force and strengthen its homeland defense. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: AN/ AVS–9 NVDs are third generation aviation NVDs offering higher resolution, high gain, and photo response to near-infrared. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED and technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55859 AIM–120 CATMS are nonfunctioning, inert missile rounds that simulate the correct weight and balance of live missiles; they are used for armament loading and unloading training as well as flown captive carry on training sorties. The Sensitivity of Technology statement contained in the original AECA 36(b)(1) transmittal applies to all other MDE items reported here. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 17, 2018 [FR Doc. 2018–24413 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–37] 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 18–37 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

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-0H]


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)(5)(c) 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 18-0H with 
attached Policy Justification.

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

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Transmittal No. 18-0H

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Slovakia
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18-10
    Date: April 3, 2018
    Military Department: Air Force
    (iii) Description: On April 3, 2018, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 18-10 of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of fourteen 
(14) F-16 Block 70/72 V Configuration Aircraft, fifteen (15) M61 Vulcan 
20mm Gun, sixteen (16) F-16V F110 General Electric or F100 Pratt & 
Whitney Engines, sixteen (16) APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned 
Array (AESA) Radar, fourteen (14) Modular Mission Computers, fourteen 
(14) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-JTRS, 
sixteen (16) LN260 Embedded Global Positioning Service Inertial 
Navigation Systems (EGI), fourteen (14) Improved Programmable Display 
Generator (iPDG), thirty (30) AIM-120C7 missiles, two (2) Guidance 
Sections for AIM-120C7, one hundred (100) AIM-9X missiles, twelve (12) 
AIM-9X Captive Air Training Missile (CATM), twelve (12) AIM-9X CATM 
Guidance Units, twelve (12) AIM-9X Tactical Guidance Units, two hundred 
twenty-four (224) MAU-209C/B or MAU-169D Computer Control Group (CCG) 
for GBU-12 Paveway II 5001b Guided Bombs, two hundred twenty-four (224) 
MXU-650/8 Airfoil Group for GBU-12, twenty (20) MAU[dash]210 Enhanced 
CCG for Enhanced Paveway II (GBU-49), twenty (20) MXU[dash]650 Airfoil 
Group for GBU-49, one hundred-fifty (150) KMU-572F/B Guidance Kit for 
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) 5001b Guided Bomb (GBU-38), sixty 
(60) LAU-129 Guided Missile Launchers, thirty-six (36) MK-

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82 or BLU-111 5001b Inert Fill Bombs, four hundred ( 400) MK-82 or BLU-
111 5001b Bomb Bodies, four hundred ( 400) FMU-152 Joint Programmable 
Fuzes, six (6) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Pods, fourteen (14) Joint Helmet 
Mounted Cueing System II; fourteen (14) AN/ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare 
Management Systems; sixteen (16) AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated 
Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites; sixteen (16) AN/ALE-47 
Countermeasure Dispensers; Advanced Identification Friend or Foe 
(AIFF), Secure Communications and Cryptographic Appliques; Joint 
Mission Planning System (JMPS); ground training device (flight 
simulator); Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program 
(ECISAP) support; software and-support; facilities and construction 
support; spares and repair/replace parts; personnel training and 
training equipment; publications and technical documentation; missile 
containers; DSU-38A/B Laser Illuminated Target Detector (GBU-54); 
munition support and test equipment; aircraft and munition integration 
and test support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor 
technical, engineering and logistical support services; and other 
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total 
cost was $2.91 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $2.01 
billion of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the addition of:
    1. Two (2) F110 General Electric or F100 Pratt & Whitney engines 
(MDE);
    2. Four (4) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (MDE);
    3. Four (4) Modular Mission Computers (MDE);
    4. Four (4) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution 
System-JTRS (MDE);
    5. Ninety-six (96) MXU-650C/B Airfoil Groups (MDE);
    6. Ninety-six (96) MAU-209C/B or MAU-169D Computer Control Groups 
(MDE);
    7. Twelve (12) Guidance Units for AIM-9X-2 Tactical Missiles (MDE);
    8. Twelve (12) Guidance Units for AIM-9X-2 CATM (MDE);
    9. Thirty (30) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM)-120C (non-MDE);
    10. Twelve (12) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) 
(non-MDE);
    11. Twenty (20) Aviator Night Vision Device (NVD) AN/AVS-9 (non-
MDE)
    The additional MDE items are valued at $30.6 million but will not 
result in a change to the notified total MDE value of the case. The 
total case value remains $2.91 billion.
    (iv) Significance: This notification is provided to report the 
inclusion of MDE items and non-MDE item which represents an increase in 
capability over that previously notified. At the time of the original 
notification, the purchasing country had not finalized exact quantities 
of certain items. Further technical discussions highlighted the need 
for NVDs and additional spare items, training missiles, guided bomb kit 
components, and helmets. The additional items provide Slovakia with the 
necessary equipment to support the requested capability.
    (v) Justification: 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. The proposed additions will support 
Slovakia's F-16 program, which will modernize its Air Force and 
strengthen its homeland defense.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: AN/AVS-9 NVDs are third generation 
aviation NVDs offering higher resolution, high gain, and photo response 
to near-infrared. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED and technical data and 
documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
    AIM-120 CATMS are non-functioning, inert missile rounds that 
simulate the correct weight and balance of live missiles; they are used 
for armament loading and unloading training as well as flown captive 
carry on training sorties.
    The Sensitivity of Technology statement contained in the original 
AECA 36(b)(1) transmittal applies to all other MDE items reported here.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 17, 2018

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