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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 Annex Attached
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: October 17, 2019
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Korea—AIM-120C
Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missile (AMRAAM)
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has
requested to buy one hundred twenty
(120) AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM). Also included are
containers; weapon support and support
equipment; spare and repair parts; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services;
and other related elements of logistical
and program support. The total
estimated program cost is $253 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States by
meeting the legitimate security and
defense needs of one of the closest allies
in the INDOPACOM Theater. The
Republic of Korea is one of the major
political and economic powers in East
Asia and the Western Pacific and a key
partner of the United States in ensuring
peace and stability in that region. It is
vital to U.S. national interests to assist
the Republic of Korea in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability.
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This proposed sale will improve the
ROK capability to meet current and
future threats by increasing its stocks of
medium range missiles for its F-15K,
KF-16, and F-35 fleets for its national
defense. The potential sale will further
strengthen the interoperability between
the United States and the ROK. The
ROK will have no difficulty absorbing
these additional missiles into its armed
forces.
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The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be
Raytheon of Waltham, MA. 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 the proposed sale
will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to the ROK.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-51
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures that might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made
that the Republic of Korea 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.
4. All defense articles and services
listed on this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Republic of Korea.
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Annex
Item No. vii
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The proposed sale will involve the
release of sensitive technology to the
Republic of Korea related to the AIM120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The
AIM-120C-7/C-8 AMRAAM is a
supersonic, air launched, aerial
intercept, guided missile featuring
digital technology and micro-miniature
solid-state electronics. Purchase will
include AMRAAM Guidance Sections.
AMRAAM capabilities include lookdown/shoot down, multiple launches
against multiple targets, resistance to
electronic countermeasures, and
interception of high- and low-flying
maneuvering targets. The AIM-120C-8 is
a form, fit, function refresh of the AIM120C-7 and is the next generation to be
produced. The capabilities of the AIM120C-7 and C-8 are identical. The
AMRAAM All Up Round is classified
CONFIDENTIAL, major components
and subsystems range from
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL,
and technical data and other
documentation are classified up to
SECRET.
2. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
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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:
Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil
or (703) 697–8976.
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
19–47 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 9, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
201 12m STREET SOUTH, SUITE 101
ARLINGTON, •VA 22202-5408
SEP 2 42019
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
H-209, The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Madmn Speaker:
Pursuant to the reportingrequireme:rits ofSectiori.36(b)(l) ofthe Arm.s :8xportControl
Act, as mnended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No; 19-47 concerning the Air Force's
proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Qatar for defense artides artd
services esti:mated to cost $86 million; After this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to
issue a news release to notify the public ofthis proposed sale.
Sincerely,
Enclosures:
1. Transmittal .
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Transmittal No. 19-47
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 Qatar
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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Major Defense Equipment*
Other ...................................
$17 million
$69 million
TOTAL .............................
$86 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: Qatar
requested a possible sale of two (2) AN/
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AAQ–24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems to
protect two (2) Boeing 747-800 Head-ofState aircraft. Each LAIRCM system
consists of three (3) Guardian Laser
Turret Assemblies (GLTA), one (1)
LAIRCM System Processor Replacement
(LSPR), five (5) Missile Warning Sensors
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2. Policy Justification
3. Sensitivity of Technology
4. Regional Balance (Classified document provided under separate cover)
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(MWS), one (1) Control Indicator Unit
Replacement (CIUR), one (1) Smart Card
Assembly (SCA), and one (1) High
Capacity Card (HCC/User Data Memory
(UDM) card.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twelve (12) Guardian Laser Turret
Assemblies (GLTA) (6 installed, 6
spares)
Seven (7) LAIRCM System Processor
Replacements (LSPR) (2 installed 5
spares)
Twenty-three (23) Missile Warning
Sensors (MWS) (10 installed, 13
spares)
Non-MDE: Also included are LAIRCM
CIURs; SCAs; HCCs; UDM cards; initial
spares; consumables; repair and return
support; support equipment;
engineering design; integration;
hardware integration; flight test and
certifications; selective availability antispoofing modules (SAASM);
publications and technical
documentation; training and training
equipment; field service representatives;
U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics
support; and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(QA-D-BAB)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-DQAA and QA-D-QAF
(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 24, 2019
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
integration; hardware integration; flight
test and certifications; selective
availability anti-spoofing modules
(SAASM); publications and technical
documentation; training and training
equipment; field service representatives;
U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics
support; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The
estimated cost is $86 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping to improve
the security of a friendly country that
continues to be an important force for
political and economic progress in the
Middle East. Qatar is host to the U.S.
Central Command forces and serves as
a critical forward-deployed location in
the region.
The proposed sale will improve
Qatar’s capability to deter regional
threats. The self-protection suite will
facilitate a more robust capability into
areas of increased missile threats. Qatar
will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment and capability 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 Northrop
Grumman, Rolling Meadows, IL. There
are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
may require the assignment of a U.S.
Government and/or contractor
representatives to Qatar to provide the
field service support as requested.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Transmittal No. 19-47
Qatar—Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System for
Head-of-State Aircraft
The Government of Qatar has
requested to buy two AN/AAQ-24(V)N
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures
(LAIRCM) systems to protect two (2)
747-800 Head-of-State aircraft. This
proposed sale will include: twelve (12)
Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies
(GLTA) (6 installed, 6 spares); seven (7)
LAIRCM System Processor
Replacements (LSPR) (2 installed 5
spares); twenty-three (23) Missile
Warning Sensors (MWS) (10 installed,
13 spares); Control Indicator Unit
Replacements (CIURs); Smart Card
Assemblies (SCAs); High Capacity Cards
(HCCs); User Data Memory (UDM)
cards; initial spares; consumables;
repair and return support; support
equipment; engineering design;
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
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Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM is a
self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to
protect aircraft from infrared-guided
surface-to-air missiles. The system
features digital technology and microminiature solid-state electronics. The
system operates in all conditions,
detecting incoming missiles and
jamming infrared-seeker equipped
missiles with aimed bursts of laser
energy. The LAIRCM system consists of
multiple Missile Warning Sensors,
Guardian Laser Turret Assembly
(GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor
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Replacement (LSPR), Control Indicator
Unit Replacement (CIUR), and a
classified User Data Memory (UDM)
card containing the laser jam codes. The
UDM card is loaded into the LSPR prior
to flight; when not in use, the UDM card
is removed from the LSRP and put in
secure storage. The Missile Warning
Sensors (MWS) for AN/AAQ-24(V)N are
mounted on the aircraft exterior to
provide omni-directional protection.
The MWS detects the rocket plume of
missiles and sends appropriate data
signals to the LSPR for processing. The
LSPR analyzes the data from each
sensor and automatically deploys the
appropriate countermeasure via the
GLTA. The CIUR displays the incoming
threat for the pilot to take appropriate
action. The LSPR also contains Built-inTest (BIT) circuitry. LAIRCM hardware
is CLASSIFIED only when a classified
UDM card is inserted into the system
and it is powered up. LAIRCM system
software, including Operational Flight
Program and jam codes, are classified
SECRET. Technical data and
documentation to be provided is
UNCLASSIFIED.
2. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures that might
reduce weapon system effectiveness or
be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made
that Qatar 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.
4. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Qatar.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 19–62]
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.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 19-47]
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: Karma Job at [email protected]
or (703) 697-8976.
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 19-47 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 9, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-47
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 Qatar
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................ $17 million
Other................................... $69 million
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TOTAL................................. $86 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Qatar requested a possible
sale of two (2) AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures
(LAIRCM) systems to protect two (2) Boeing 747-800 Head-of-State
aircraft. Each LAIRCM system consists of three (3) Guardian Laser
Turret Assemblies (GLTA), one (1) LAIRCM System Processor Replacement
(LSPR), five (5) Missile Warning Sensors
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(MWS), one (1) Control Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), one (1) Smart
Card Assembly (SCA), and one (1) High Capacity Card (HCC/User Data
Memory (UDM) card.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twelve (12) Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies (GLTA) (6 installed, 6
spares)
Seven (7) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (2 installed 5
spares)
Twenty-three (23) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS) (10 installed, 13
spares)
Non-MDE: Also included are LAIRCM CIURs; SCAs; HCCs; UDM cards;
initial spares; consumables; repair and return support; support
equipment; engineering design; integration; hardware integration;
flight test and certifications; selective availability anti-spoofing
modules (SAASM); publications and technical documentation; training and
training equipment; field service representatives; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (QA-D-BAB)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-D-QAA and QA-D-QAF
(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 24, 2019
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Qatar--Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System for
Head-of-State Aircraft
The Government of Qatar has requested to buy two AN/AAQ-24(V)N
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems to protect two
(2) 747-800 Head-of-State aircraft. This proposed sale will include:
twelve (12) Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies (GLTA) (6 installed, 6
spares); seven (7) LAIRCM System Processor Replacements (LSPR) (2
installed 5 spares); twenty-three (23) Missile Warning Sensors (MWS)
(10 installed, 13 spares); Control Indicator Unit Replacements (CIURs);
Smart Card Assemblies (SCAs); High Capacity Cards (HCCs); User Data
Memory (UDM) cards; initial spares; consumables; repair and return
support; support equipment; engineering design; integration; hardware
integration; flight test and certifications; selective availability
anti-spoofing modules (SAASM); publications and technical
documentation; training and training equipment; field service
representatives; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical,
and logistics support; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated cost is $86 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
friendly country that continues to be an important force for political
and economic progress in the Middle East. Qatar is host to the U.S.
Central Command forces and serves as a critical forward-deployed
location in the region.
The proposed sale will improve Qatar's capability to deter regional
threats. The self-protection suite will facilitate a more robust
capability into areas of increased missile threats. Qatar will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment and capability 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 Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows, IL.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of
a U.S. Government and/or contractor representatives to Qatar to provide
the field service support as requested.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-47
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 AN/AAQ-24(V)N LAIRCM is a self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-
guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features digital technology
and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The system operates in all
conditions, detecting incoming missiles and jamming infrared-seeker
equipped missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy. The LAIRCM system
consists of multiple Missile Warning Sensors, Guardian Laser Turret
Assembly (GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR), Control
Indicator Unit Replacement (CIUR), and a classified User Data Memory
(UDM) card containing the laser jam codes. The UDM card is loaded into
the LSPR prior to flight; when not in use, the UDM card is removed from
the LSRP and put in secure storage. The Missile Warning Sensors (MWS)
for AN/AAQ-24(V)N are mounted on the aircraft exterior to provide omni-
directional protection. The MWS detects the rocket plume of missiles
and sends appropriate data signals to the LSPR for processing. The LSPR
analyzes the data from each sensor and automatically deploys the
appropriate countermeasure via the GLTA. The CIUR displays the incoming
threat for the pilot to take appropriate action. The LSPR also contains
Built-in-Test (BIT) circuitry. LAIRCM hardware is CLASSIFIED only when
a classified UDM card is inserted into the system and it is powered up.
LAIRCM system software, including Operational Flight Program and jam
codes, are classified SECRET. Technical data and documentation to be
provided is UNCLASSIFIED.
2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
3. A determination has been made that Qatar 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.
4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are
authorized for release and export to the Government of Qatar.
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