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maintenance support; U.S.
Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (RO–
P–SAE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
See Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: October 16, 2020
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania—Naval Strike Missile (NSM)
Coastal Defense System (CDS)
The Government of Romania has
requested to buy two (2) Coastal Defense
Systems (CDS) consisting of: Up to ten
(10) Link-16 Multifunctional
Information Distribution System—Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS–JTRS).
Also included are two Coastal Defense
System Fire Distribution Centers; four
Mobile Launch Vehicles; Transport
Loading Vehicles; Naval Strike Missiles;
non-operational Inert Handling/Loading
Missile (IHM) to support missile
handling and loading/unloading;
training missile and equipment spares;
associated containers; training and
training equipment; publications and
technical documentation; spares parts;
loading and mobile maintenance
support; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated total
cost is $300 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping to improve
the security of a NATO Ally in
developing and maintaining a strong
and ready self-defense capability. This
proposed sale will enhance U.S.
national security objectives in the
region.
The proposed sale will improve
Romania’s capability to meet current
and future threats by improving
Romania’s maritime defense capabilities
in the Black Sea and increasing
interoperability with the United States.
Romania will use this long-range,
precision strike weapon to enhance
mission effectiveness, survivability, and
NATO interoperability in current and
future missions and operations.
Romania will have no difficulty
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absorbing this equipment and support
into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal U.S. contractor will be
Raytheon Missile and Defense, Tucson,
AZ. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of the proposed sale
will require U.S. Government and
contractor personnel to visit Romania
on a temporary basis in conjunction
with program technical oversight and
support requirements, including
program and technical reviews, as well
as to provide training and maintenance
support in country.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20–72
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
1. The Naval Strike Missile (NSM)
Coastal Defense System (CDS) provides
a high performance, mobile, groundbased coastal defense capability. It has
a net centric architecture, which enables
multiple simultaneous engagements and
over-the-horizon (OTH) targeting. The
system can be closely integrated and
adapted to a country’s adjacent weapons
and command and control systems. This
expands the defended area and
enhances the total fighting capability of
the force. The NSM CDS is a ‘‘turn-key’’
solution that includes equipment, prime
movers, spares, training, training
equipment, logistics support equipment,
documentation, services, and
communications. This configuration
consists of mobile Command and
Control (C2) Fire Distribution Centers
(FDCs) with an integrated
communication subsystem and
associated software; Mobile Launch
Vehicles (MLVs) that perform a
complete fire mission; Transport
Loading Vehicles (TLVs) for the
missiles; communication subsystem;
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS);
tactical missiles; telemetered missiles to
support test firings; inert or ‘‘dummy’’
missiles for handling/loading training;
and an inert operational missile to
support ground based integration and
system verification testing.
2. Multifunctional Information
Distribution System—Joint Tactical
Radio System (MIDS–JTRS) is a secure
data and voice communication network
using Link-16 architecture. MIDS–JTRS
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provides a high capacity, low latency
internet Protocol (IP) based waveform
that can quickly transmit large amounts
of data. Advanced algorithms allow
cooperative detection and engagement
of a wider array of targets, improving
fused track accuracy and increasing
lethality/survivability through
Situational Awareness.
3. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
4. 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.
5. A determination has been made
that Romania 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.
6. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of the Romania.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20–66]
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:
Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil
or (703) 697–8976.
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
20–66 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as amended
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(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government
of Finland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* ........
Other ...........................................
$ 8.4 billion
$ 4.1 billion
Total .........................................
$12.5 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty-four (64) F-35 Joint Strike
Fighter CTOL Aircraft
Sixty-six (66) Pratt & Whitney F-135
Engines (64 installed and 2 spares)
Five hundred (500) GBU-53/B Small
Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up
Round (AUR)
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided
Test Vehicles (GTV)
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Captive
Carry Vehicles (CCV)
One hundred fifty (150) Sidewinder,
AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Tactical
Missiles
Thirty-two (32) Sidewinder, AIM-9X
Block II+ (Plus) Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATMs)
Thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus)
Sidewinder Tactical Guidance
Units
Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder
CATM Guidance Units
One hundred (100) AGM-154C-1 Joint
Stand Off Weapon (JSOW-C1)
Tactical Missiles
Two hundred (200) Joint Air-toSurface Standoff Missile-Extended
Range (JASSM-ER) AGM-158B-2
Missiles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER
Separation Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER
Instrumented Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER
Jettison Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert JASSM w/
Intelligent Telemetry
Instrumentation Kits
Two (2) AGM-158 Dummy Air
Training Missiles
One hundred twenty (120) KMU-556
JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
Three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B
Fuzes
Two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainer
JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
Thirty (30) KMU-557 JDAM Guidance
Kits for GBU-31
One hundred fifty (150) KMU-572
JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-38/54
One hundred twenty (120) BLU-117,
General Purpose Bomb
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Thirty-two (32) BLU-109, General
Purpose Bomb
One hundred fifty (150) BLU-111,
General Purpose Bomb
Six (6) MK-82, Inert Bomb
One (1) FMU-139D/B (D-1) Inert Fuze
Non-MDE:
Also included are Electronic Warfare
Systems; Command, Control,
Communications, Computer and
Intelligence/Communications,
Navigational, and Identification
(C4I/CNI); Autonomic Logistics
Global Support System (ALGS);
Operational Data Integrated
Network (ODIN); Air System
Training Devices; Weapons
Employment Capability and other
Subsystems, Features, and
Capabilities; F-35 unique infrared
flares; reprogramming center access;
F-35 Performance Based Logistics;
software development/integration;
aircraft ferry and tanker support;
Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector
Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 40 inch
Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B
SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers
(WLCT); GBU-53/B SDB II Practical
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
System Trainers (PEST); AGM154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight
Vehicles; AGM-154C-1 JSOW
Dummy Air Training Missiles;
AGM-154C-1 JSOW mission
planning, integration support and
testing, munitions storage security
and training, weapon operational
flight program software
development; integration of the
Joint Strike Missile; weapons
containers; aircraft and munitions
support and test equipment;
communications equipment;
provisioning, spares and repair
parts; weapons repair and return
support; personnel training and
training equipment; weapon
systems software, publications and
technical documents; U.S.
Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(FI-D-SAB; FI-D-YAB, FI-D-YAE, FI-DYAJ); Navy (FI-P-AAQ, FI-P-AAS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology
Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold:
See Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: October 9, 2020
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*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Finland – F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Aircraft with Air-to-Air Missiles and
Air-to-Ground Precision Guided
Munitions
The Government of Finland has
requested to buy sixty-four (64) F-35
Joint Strike Fighter CTOL aircraft; sixtysix (66) Pratt & Whitney F-135 engines
(64 installed and 2 spares); five hundred
(500) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II
(SDB II) All-Up Round (AUR); twelve
(12) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test
Vehicles (GTV); twelve (12) GBU-53/B
SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCV);
one hundred fifty (150) Sidewinder
AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Tactical
Missiles; thirty-two (32) Sidewinder
AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATMs); thirty (30)
AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder
Tactical Guidance Units; eight (8) AIM9X Block II Sidewinder CATM
Guidance Units; one hundred (100)
AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapon
(JSOW-C1) Tactical Missiles; two
hundred (200) Joint Air-to-Surface
Standoff Missile-Extended Range
(JASSM-ER) AGM-158B-2 Missiles; two
(2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Separation
Test Vehicles; two (2) AGM-158B-2
JASSM-ER Instrumented Test Vehicles;
two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Jettison
Test Vehicles; two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert
JASSM w/Intelligent Telemetry
Instrumentation Kits; two (2) AGM-158
Dummy Air Training Missiles; one
hundred twenty (120) KMU-556 JDAM
Guidance Kits for GBU-31; three
hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes; two
(2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainer JDAM
Guidance Kits for GBU-31; thirty (30)
KMU-557 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU31; one hundred fifty (150) KMU-572
JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-38/54;
one hundred twenty (120) BLU-117,
General Purpose Bombs; thirty-two (32)
BLU-109, General Purpose Bomb; one
hundred fifty (150) BLU-111, General
Purpose Bomb; six (6) MK-82, Inert
Bomb; one (1) FMU-139D/B (D-1) Inert
Fuze. Also included are Electronic
Warfare Systems; Command, Control,
Communications, Computer and
Intelligence/Communications,
Navigational, and Identification (C4I/
CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global
Support System (ALGS); Operational
Data Integrated Network (ODIN); Air
System Training Devices; Weapons
Employment Capability and other
Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities;
F-35 unique infrared flares;
reprogramming center access; F-35
Performance Based Logistics; software
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development/integration; aircraft ferry
and tanker support; Detector Laser DSU38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B,
KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 40
inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B
SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers
(WLCT); GBU-53/B SDB II Practical
Explosive Ordnance Disposal System
Trainers (PEST); AGM-154C-1 JSOW
Captive Flight Vehicles; AGM-154C-1
JSOW Dummy Air Training Missiles;
AGM-154C-1 JSOW mission planning,
integration support and testing,
munitions storage security and training,
weapon operational flight program
software development; integration of the
Joint Strike Missile; weapons
containers; aircraft and munitions
support and test equipment;
communications equipment;
provisioning, spares and repair parts;
weapons repair and return support;
personnel training and training
equipment; weapon systems software,
publications and technical documents;
U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The total estimated cost is
$12.5 billion.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by improving the
security of a trusted partner which is an
important force for political stability
and economic progress in Europe. It is
vital to the U.S. national interest to
assist Finland in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability.
The proposed sale of F-35s and
associated missiles and munitions will
provide Finland with a credible defense
capability to deter aggression in the
region and ensure interoperability with
U.S. forces. The proposed sale will
replace Finland’s retiring F/A-18s and
enhance its air-to-air and air-to-ground
self-defense capability. Finland will
have no difficulty absorbing these
aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Fort Worth, TX; Pratt & Whitney
Military Engines, East Hartford, CT; The
Boeing Company, St. Charles, MO; and
Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson,
AZ. This proposal is being offered in the
context of a competition. If the proposal
is accepted, it is expected that offset
agreements will be required. Any offset
agreement will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and
the contractor(s).
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Implementation of this proposed sale
will require multiple trips to Finland
involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical
reviews/support, program management
and training over the life of the program.
U.S. contractor representatives will be
required in Finland to conduct
Contractor Engineering Technical
Services (CETS) and Autonomic
Logistics and Global Support (ALGS) for
after-aircraft delivery.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The F-35A Conventional Take Off
and Landing (CTOL) aircraft is a singleseat, singleengine, all-weather, stealth,
fifth-generation, multirole aircraft. The
F-35A CTOL contains sensitive
technology including the low observable
airframe/outer mold line, the Pratt and
Whitney F135 engine, AN/APG-81
radar, an integrated core processor
central computer, a mission systems/
electronic warfare suite, a multiple
sensor suite, technical data/
documentation, and associated software.
Sensitive elements of the F-35A are also
included in operational flight and
maintenance trainers. Sensitive and
classified elements of the F-35A CTOL
aircraft include hardware, accessories,
components, and associated software for
the following major subsystems:
a. The Pratt and Whitney F135 engine
is a single 40,000-lb thrust class engine
designed for the F-35 and assures highly
reliable, affordable performance. The
engine is designed to be utilized in all
F-35 variants, providing unmatched
commonality and supportability
throughout the worldwide base of F-35
users.
b. The AN/APG-81 Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) is
a high processing power/high
transmission power electronic array
capable of detecting air and ground
targets from a greater distance than
mechanically scanned array radars. It
also contains a synthetic aperture radar
(SAR), which creates high-resolution
ground maps and provides weather data
to the pilot, and provides air and ground
tracks to the mission system, which uses
it as a component to fuse sensor data.
c. The Electro-Optical Targeting
System (EOTS) provides long-range
detection and tracking as well as an
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infrared search and track (IRST) and
forward-looking infrared (FLIR)
capability for precision tracking,
weapons delivery, and bomb damage
assessment (BDA). The EOTS replaces
multiple separate internal or podded
systems typically found on legacy
aircraft.
d. The Electro-Optical Distributed
Aperture System (EODAS) provides the
pilot with full spherical coverage for airto-air and air-to-ground threat
awareness, day/night vision
enhancements, a fire control capability,
and precision tracking of wingmen/
friendly aircraft. The EODAS provides
data directly to the pilot’s helmet as
well as the mission system.
e. The Electronic Warfare (EW) system
is a reprogrammable, integrated system
that provides radar warning and
electronic support measures (ESM)
along with a fully integrated
countermeasures (CM) system. The EW
system is the primary subsystem used to
enhance situational awareness, targeting
support and self-defense through the
search, intercept, location and
identification of in-band emitters and to
automatically counter IR and RF threats.
f. The Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and
Intelligence/ Communications,
Navigation, and Identification (C4I/CNI)
system provides the pilot with
unmatched connectivity to flight
members, coalition forces, and the
battlefield. It is an integrated subsystem
designed to provide a broad spectrum of
secure, anti-jam voice and data
communications, precision radio
navigation and landing capability, selfidentification, beyond visual range
target identification, and connectivity to
off-board sources of information. It also
includes an inertial navigation and
global positioning system (GPS) for
precise location information. The
functionality is tightly integrated within
the mission system to enhance
efficiency.
g. The aircraft C4I/CNI system
includes two data links, the MultiFunction Advanced Data Link (MADL)
and Link 16. The MADL is designed
specifically for the F-35 and allows for
stealthy communications between F35s. Link 16 data link equipment allows
the F-35 to communicate with legacy
aircraft using widely-distributed J-series
message protocols.
h. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics
Global Sustainment (ALGS) provides a
fully integrated logistics management
solution. ALGS integrates a number of
functional areas, including supply chain
management, repair, support
equipment, engine support, and
training. The ALGS infrastructure
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employs a state-of-the-art information
system that provides real-time, decisionworthy information for sustainment
decisions by flight line personnel.
Prognostic health monitoring
technology is integrated with the air
system and is crucial to predictive
maintenance of vital components.
i. The F-35 Operational Data
Integrated Network (ODIN) provides an
intelligent information infrastructure
that binds all the key concepts of ALGS
into an effective support system. ODIN
establishes the appropriate interfaces
among the F-35 Air Vehicle, the
warfighter, the training system,
government information technology (IT)
systems, and supporting commercial
enterprise systems. Additionally, ODIN
provides a comprehensive tool for data
collection and analysis, decision
support and action tracking.
j. The F-35 Training System includes
several training devices to provide
integrated training for pilots and
maintainers. The pilot training devices
include a Full Mission Simulator (FMS)
and Deployable Mission Rehearsal
Trainer (DMRT). The maintainer
training devices include an Aircraft
Systems Maintenance Trainer (ASMT),
Ejection System Maintenance Trainer
(ESMT), Outer Mold Line (OML) Lab,
Flexible Linear Shaped Charge (FLSC)
Trainer, F135 Engine Module Trainer,
and Weapons Loading Trainer (WLT).
The F-35 Training System can be
integrated, where both pilots and
maintainers learn in the same Integrated
Training Center (ITC). Alternatively, the
pilots and maintainers can train in
separate facilities (Pilot Training Center
and Maintenance Training Center).
k. Other subsystems, features, and
capabilities include the F-35’s low
observable air frame, Integrated Core
Processor (ICP) Central Computer,
Helmet Mounted Display System
(HMDS), Pilot Life Support System
(PLSS), Off-Board Mission Support
(OMS) System and publications/
maintenance manuals. The HMDS
provides a fully sunlight readable, biocular display presentation of aircraft
information projected onto the pilot’s
helmet visor. The use of a night vision
camera integrated into the helmet
eliminates the need for separate Night
Vision Goggles. The PLSS provides a
measure of Pilot Chemical, Biological,
and Radiological Protection through use
of an OnBoard Oxygen Generating
System (OBOGS); and an escape system
that provides additional protection to
the pilot. OBOGS takes the Power and
Thermal Management System (PTMS)
air and enriches it by removing gases
(mainly nitrogen) by adsorption, thereby
increasing the concentration of oxygen
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in the product gas and supplying
breathable air to the pilot. The OMS
provides a mission planning, mission
briefing, and a maintenance/
intelligence/tactical debriefing platform
for the F-35.
2. The Reprogramming Center is
located in the United States and
provides F-35 customers a means to
update F-35 electronic warfare
databases.
3. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface
Standoff Missile Extended Range
(JASSM-ER) is an extended range lowobservable, highly survivable subsonic
cruise missile designed to penetrate
next generation air defense systems enroute to target. It is designed to kill
hard, medium-hardened, soft and area
type targets. The extended range over
the baseline was obtained by going from
a turbo jet to a turbo-fan engine and by
reconfiguring the fuel tanks for added
capacity. Purchase will include test and
training missiles.
4. The AGM-154 Joint Standoff
Weapon (JSOW) is used by the Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force, and allows
aircraft to attack well-defended targets
in day, night, and adverse weather
conditions. The JSOW C and C-1 utilize
GPS/INS guidance and an uncooled
imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for
terminal guidance, autonomous
acquisition, and provides a precision
targeting, 500-lb-class tandem warhead
that is the Navy’s primary standoff
weapon against hardened targets. The
JSOW C-1 added the Link 16 data link
enabling a robust and flexible capability
against high-value stationary land
targets and moving maritime target
capability. JSOW C-1 can fly via two
dimensional and three dimensional
waypoints to the target, offering the
optimal path around integrated air
defense systems (IADS).
5. The AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus)
SIDEWINDER Missile is a supersonic,
short-range Air-to-Air (A/A) guided
missile which employs a passive
Infrared (IR) target acquisition system,
proportional navigational guidance, and
a closed-loop position servo Fin
Actuator Unit (FAU). It represents a
substantial increase in missile
acquisition and kinematics performance
over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM9X Block I Missile configuration. The
missile includes a high off-boresight
seeker, enhanced countermeasure
rejection capability, low drag/high angle
of attack airframe and the ability to
integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing
System. The software algorithms are the
most sensitive portion of the AIM-9X
missile. The software continues to be
modified via a pre-planned product
improvement (P3I) program in order to
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improve its counter-countermeasure
capabilities. No software source code or
algorithms will be released.
a. AIM-9X BLK II Captive Air
Training Missile (CATM) is a flight
certified inert mass simulator with a
functioning Guidance Unit (GU). The
CATM is the primary aircrew training
device providing all pre-launch
functions as well as realistic
aerodynamic performance that equate to
carrying a tactical missile. The CATM
provides pilot training in aerial target
acquisition and use of aircraft controls/
displays.
b. AIM-9X BLK II+ (Plus) Tactical GU,
WGU-57/B, provides the missile
tracking, guidance, and control signals.
The GU provides countercountermeasures, improved reliability
and maintainability over earlier
Sidewinder models. Improvements
include: (1) upgrade/redesign to the
Electronics Unit Circuit Card
Assemblies, (2) a redesigned center
section harnessing, and (3) a larger
capacity missile battery.
c. AIM-9X BLK II CATM GU, WGU57/B, is identical to the tactical GU
except the GU and Control Actuation
System (CAS) batteries are inert and the
software Captive. The software switch
tells the missile processor that it is
attached to a CATM and to ignore
missile launch commands. The switch
also signals software to not enter abort
mode because there is no FAU
connected to the GU.
d. AIM-9X BLK II Multi-Purpose
Training Missile (MPTM) is a ground
training device used to train ground
personnel in aircraft loading,
sectionalization, maintenance,
transportation, storage procedures, and
techniques. The missile replicates
external appearance and features of a
tactical AIM-9X-2 missile. The MPTM
will physically interface with loading
equipment, maintenance equipment,
launchers, and test equipment. The
missile is explosively and electrically
inert and is NOT flight certified.
e. AIM-9X BLK II Dummy Air
Training Missile (DATM) is used to
train ground personnel in missile
maintenance, loading, transportation,
and storage procedures. All components
are completely inert. The missile
contains no programmable electrical
components and is not approved for
flight.
f. AIM-9X BLK II Active Optical
Target Detector (AOTD) is newly
designed for Block II. The AOTD/Data
Link (AOTD/DL) uses the latest laser
technology allowing significant
increases in sensitivity, aerosol
performance, low altitude performance,
and Pk (Probability of Kill). The AOTD/
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platform communication. The AOTD/
DL communicates with the GU over a
serial interface which allows the GU to
receive and transmit data so that a target
position and status communication with
a launching platform is possible during
missile flight.
6. The GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack
Munition (JDAM) is a 2,000 pound
Inertial Navigation System/Global
Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided
precision air to ground munition. The
GBU-31 has two JDAM tailkit variants,
KMU-556 and the KMU-557. Each tailkit
is bomb body specific. The KMU-556 is
assembled to the MK-84 or BLU-117
bomb body to make the GBU-31v1, and
the KMU-557 is assembled with BLU109 bomb body to make the GBU-31v3.
7. The GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack
Munition (JDAM) is a 500 pound INS/
GPS guided precision air to ground
munition. The GBU-38 consists of a
KMU-572 bomb body specific tail kit,
and MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb body.
8. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct
Attack Munition (LJDAM) is a 500
pound JDAM which incorporates all the
capabilities of the JDAM guidance tail
kit and adds a precision laser guidance
set. The LJDAM gives the weapon
system an optional semi-active laser
guidance in addition to INS/GPS
guidance. This provides the optional
capability to strike moving targets. The
GBU-54 consists of a DSU-38 laser
guidance set, and a KMU-572 bomb
body specific tail kit, and MK-82 or
BLU-111 bomb body.
9. The GBU-53/B Small Diameter
Bomb Increment II (SDB II) is a 250-lb
class precision-guided, semiautonomous, conventional, air-toground munition used to defeat moving
targets through adverse weather from
standoff range. The SDB II has
deployable wings and fins and uses
GPS/INS guidance, network-enabled
datalink (Link-16 and UHF), and a
multi-mode seeker (millimeter wave
radar, imaging infrared, semi-active
laser) to autonomously search, acquire,
track, and defeat targets from a standoff
range. The SDB II employs a multieffects warhead (Blast, Fragmentation,
and Shaped-Charge) for maximum
lethality against armored and soft
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targets. The SDB II weapon system
consists of the tactical all-up round
(AUR) weapon, a 4-place common
carriage system, and mission planning
system munitions application program
(MAP). The carriage system is the BRU61B/A. Two other operable
configurations and two maintenance
training configurations are described as
follows:
a. SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (GTV)
is an SDB II configuration used for land
or sea range-based testing of the SDB II
weapon system. The GTV has common
flight characteristics of an SDB II AUR,
but in place of the multi-effects warhead
is a Flight Termination, Tracking, and
Telemetry (FTTT) subassembly that
mirrors the AUR multi-effects warhead’s
size and mass properties, but provides
safe flight termination, free flight
tracking and telemetry of encrypted data
from the GTV to the data receivers. The
SDB II GTV can have either inert or live
fuses. All other flight control, guidance,
data-link, and seeker functions are
representative of the SDB II AUR.
b. SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles
(CCV), formerly known as Captive Carry
Reliability Test (CCRT) vehicles, are an
SDB II configuration primarily used for
reliability data collection during
carriage. The CCV has common
characteristics of an SDB II AUR but
with an inert warhead and fuze. The
CCV has an inert mass in place of the
warhead that mimics the warhead’s
mass properties.
c. The SDB II Weapon Load Crew
Trainer (WLCT) is a mass mockup of the
tactical AUR used for load crew and
maintenance training. It does not
contain energetics, a live fuze, any
sensitive components, or hazardous
material. It is not flight certified.
d. The SDB II Practical Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Trainer (PEST) is an
EOD training unit with sections and
internal subassemblies which are
identical to, or correlate to, the external
hardware, sections and internal
subassemblies of the tactical AUR. The
PEST does not contain energetics, a live
fuze, any sensitive components, or
hazardous material. It is not flight
certified.
10. The highest level of classification
of information included in this potential
sale is SECRET.
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11. 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.
12. A determination has been made
that Finland can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furthering U.S. foreign
policy and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
13. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to
Finland.
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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 20-66 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
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Transmittal No. 20-66
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 Finland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................ $ 8.4 billion
Other................................... $ 4.1 billion
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Total................................. $12.5 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixty-four (64) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter CTOL Aircraft
Sixty-six (66) Pratt & Whitney F-135 Engines (64 installed and 2
spares)
Five hundred (500) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up
Round (AUR)
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (GTV)
Twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCV)
One hundred fifty (150) Sidewinder, AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus)
Tactical Missiles
Thirty-two (32) Sidewinder, AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATMs)
Thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder Tactical Guidance
Units
Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units
One hundred (100) AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapon (JSOW-C1)
Tactical Missiles
Two hundred (200) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended
Range (JASSM-ER) AGM-158B-2 Missiles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Separation Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Instrumented Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Jettison Test Vehicles
Two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert JASSM w/Intelligent Telemetry
Instrumentation Kits
Two (2) AGM-158 Dummy Air Training Missiles
One hundred twenty (120) KMU-556 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
Three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes
Two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainer JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
Thirty (30) KMU-557 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
One hundred fifty (150) KMU-572 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-38/54
One hundred twenty (120) BLU-117, General Purpose Bomb
Thirty-two (32) BLU-109, General Purpose Bomb
One hundred fifty (150) BLU-111, General Purpose Bomb
Six (6) MK-82, Inert Bomb
One (1) FMU-139D/B (D-1) Inert Fuze
Non-MDE:
Also included are Electronic Warfare Systems; Command, Control,
Communications, Computer and Intelligence/Communications, Navigational,
and Identification (C4I/CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global Support System
(ALGS); Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN); Air System Training
Devices; Weapons Employment Capability and other Subsystems, Features,
and Capabilities; F-35 unique infrared flares; reprogramming center
access; F-35 Performance Based Logistics; software development/
integration; aircraft ferry and tanker support; Detector Laser DSU-38A/
B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 40
inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers
(WLCT); GBU-53/B SDB II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal System
Trainers (PEST); AGM-154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles; AGM-154C-1
JSOW Dummy Air Training Missiles; AGM-154C-1 JSOW mission planning,
integration support and testing, munitions storage security and
training, weapon operational flight program software development;
integration of the Joint Strike Missile; weapons containers; aircraft
and munitions support and test equipment; communications equipment;
provisioning, spares and repair parts; weapons repair and return
support; personnel training and training equipment; weapon systems
software, publications and technical documents; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistical and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (FI-D-SAB; FI-D-YAB, FI-D-YAE,
FI-D-YAJ); Navy (FI-P-AAQ, FI-P-AAS)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 9, 2020
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Finland - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft with Air-to-Air Missiles
and Air-to-Ground Precision Guided Munitions
The Government of Finland has requested to buy sixty-four (64) F-35
Joint Strike Fighter CTOL aircraft; sixty-six (66) Pratt & Whitney F-
135 engines (64 installed and 2 spares); five hundred (500) GBU-53/B
Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up Round (AUR); twelve (12) GBU-53/
B SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (GTV); twelve (12) GBU-53/B SDB II
Captive Carry Vehicles (CCV); one hundred fifty (150) Sidewinder AIM-9X
Block II+ (Plus) Tactical Missiles; thirty-two (32) Sidewinder AIM-9X
Block II+ (Plus) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); thirty (30)
AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units; eight (8)
AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units; one hundred (100) AGM-
154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapon (JSOW-C1) Tactical Missiles; two hundred
(200) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER)
AGM-158B-2 Missiles; two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Separation Test
Vehicles; two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Instrumented Test Vehicles; two
(2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Jettison Test Vehicles; two (2) AGM-158B-2
Inert JASSM w/Intelligent Telemetry Instrumentation Kits; two (2) AGM-
158 Dummy Air Training Missiles; one hundred twenty (120) KMU-556 JDAM
Guidance Kits for GBU-31; three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes; two (2)
KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainer JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31; thirty (30) KMU-
557 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31; one hundred fifty (150) KMU-572 JDAM
Guidance Kits for GBU-38/54; one hundred twenty (120) BLU-117, General
Purpose Bombs; thirty-two (32) BLU-109, General Purpose Bomb; one
hundred fifty (150) BLU-111, General Purpose Bomb; six (6) MK-82, Inert
Bomb; one (1) FMU-139D/B (D-1) Inert Fuze. Also included are Electronic
Warfare Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computer and
Intelligence/Communications, Navigational, and Identification (C4I/
CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global Support System (ALGS); Operational
Data Integrated Network (ODIN); Air System Training Devices; Weapons
Employment Capability and other Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities;
F-35 unique infrared flares; reprogramming center access; F-35
Performance Based Logistics; software
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development/integration; aircraft ferry and tanker support; Detector
Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer
(JDAM), 40 inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew
Trainers (WLCT); GBU-53/B SDB II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal
System Trainers (PEST); AGM-154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles; AGM-
154C-1 JSOW Dummy Air Training Missiles; AGM-154C-1 JSOW mission
planning, integration support and testing, munitions storage security
and training, weapon operational flight program software development;
integration of the Joint Strike Missile; weapons containers; aircraft
and munitions support and test equipment; communications equipment;
provisioning, spares and repair parts; weapons repair and return
support; personnel training and training equipment; weapon systems
software, publications and technical documents; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistical and program support. The total
estimated cost is $12.5 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by improving the security of a trusted
partner which is an important force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest
to assist Finland in developing and maintaining a strong and ready
self-defense capability.
The proposed sale of F-35s and associated missiles and munitions
will provide Finland with a credible defense capability to deter
aggression in the region and ensure interoperability with U.S. forces.
The proposed sale will replace Finland's retiring F/A-18s and enhance
its air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defense capability. Finland will
have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Fort Worth, TX; Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, CT;
The Boeing Company, St. Charles, MO; and Raytheon Missiles and Defense,
Tucson, AZ. This proposal is being offered in the context of a
competition. If the proposal is accepted, it is expected that offset
agreements will be required. Any offset agreement will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s).
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to
Finland involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for
technical reviews/support, program management and training over the
life of the program. U.S. contractor representatives will be required
in Finland to conduct Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS)
and Autonomic Logistics and Global Support (ALGS) for after-aircraft
delivery.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-66
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 F-35A Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft is a
single-seat, singleengine, all-weather, stealth, fifth-generation,
multirole aircraft. The F-35A CTOL contains sensitive technology
including the low observable airframe/outer mold line, the Pratt and
Whitney F135 engine, AN/APG-81 radar, an integrated core processor
central computer, a mission systems/electronic warfare suite, a
multiple sensor suite, technical data/documentation, and associated
software. Sensitive elements of the F-35A are also included in
operational flight and maintenance trainers. Sensitive and classified
elements of the F-35A CTOL aircraft include hardware, accessories,
components, and associated software for the following major subsystems:
a. The Pratt and Whitney F135 engine is a single 40,000-lb thrust
class engine designed for the F-35 and assures highly reliable,
affordable performance. The engine is designed to be utilized in all F-
35 variants, providing unmatched commonality and supportability
throughout the worldwide base of F-35 users.
b. The AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) is a
high processing power/high transmission power electronic array capable
of detecting air and ground targets from a greater distance than
mechanically scanned array radars. It also contains a synthetic
aperture radar (SAR), which creates high-resolution ground maps and
provides weather data to the pilot, and provides air and ground tracks
to the mission system, which uses it as a component to fuse sensor
data.
c. The Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) provides long-range
detection and tracking as well as an infrared search and track (IRST)
and forward-looking infrared (FLIR) capability for precision tracking,
weapons delivery, and bomb damage assessment (BDA). The EOTS replaces
multiple separate internal or podded systems typically found on legacy
aircraft.
d. The Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) provides
the pilot with full spherical coverage for air-to-air and air-to-ground
threat awareness, day/night vision enhancements, a fire control
capability, and precision tracking of wingmen/friendly aircraft. The
EODAS provides data directly to the pilot's helmet as well as the
mission system.
e. The Electronic Warfare (EW) system is a reprogrammable,
integrated system that provides radar warning and electronic support
measures (ESM) along with a fully integrated countermeasures (CM)
system. The EW system is the primary subsystem used to enhance
situational awareness, targeting support and self-defense through the
search, intercept, location and identification of in-band emitters and
to automatically counter IR and RF threats.
f. The Command, Control, Communications, Computers and
Intelligence/ Communications, Navigation, and Identification (C4I/CNI)
system provides the pilot with unmatched connectivity to flight
members, coalition forces, and the battlefield. It is an integrated
subsystem designed to provide a broad spectrum of secure, anti-jam
voice and data communications, precision radio navigation and landing
capability, self-identification, beyond visual range target
identification, and connectivity to off-board sources of information.
It also includes an inertial navigation and global positioning system
(GPS) for precise location information. The functionality is tightly
integrated within the mission system to enhance efficiency.
g. The aircraft C4I/CNI system includes two data links, the Multi-
Function Advanced Data Link (MADL) and Link 16. The MADL is designed
specifically for the F-35 and allows for stealthy communications
between F-35s. Link 16 data link equipment allows the F-35 to
communicate with legacy aircraft using widely-distributed J-series
message protocols.
h. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Global Sustainment (ALGS) provides
a fully integrated logistics management solution. ALGS integrates a
number of functional areas, including supply chain management, repair,
support equipment, engine support, and training. The ALGS
infrastructure
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employs a state-of-the-art information system that provides real-time,
decision-worthy information for sustainment decisions by flight line
personnel. Prognostic health monitoring technology is integrated with
the air system and is crucial to predictive maintenance of vital
components.
i. The F-35 Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) provides an
intelligent information infrastructure that binds all the key concepts
of ALGS into an effective support system. ODIN establishes the
appropriate interfaces among the F-35 Air Vehicle, the warfighter, the
training system, government information technology (IT) systems, and
supporting commercial enterprise systems. Additionally, ODIN provides a
comprehensive tool for data collection and analysis, decision support
and action tracking.
j. The F-35 Training System includes several training devices to
provide integrated training for pilots and maintainers. The pilot
training devices include a Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Deployable
Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT). The maintainer training devices
include an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Trainer (ASMT), Ejection System
Maintenance Trainer (ESMT), Outer Mold Line (OML) Lab, Flexible Linear
Shaped Charge (FLSC) Trainer, F135 Engine Module Trainer, and Weapons
Loading Trainer (WLT). The F-35 Training System can be integrated,
where both pilots and maintainers learn in the same Integrated Training
Center (ITC). Alternatively, the pilots and maintainers can train in
separate facilities (Pilot Training Center and Maintenance Training
Center).
k. Other subsystems, features, and capabilities include the F-35's
low observable air frame, Integrated Core Processor (ICP) Central
Computer, Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), Pilot Life Support
System (PLSS), Off-Board Mission Support (OMS) System and publications/
maintenance manuals. The HMDS provides a fully sunlight readable, bi-
ocular display presentation of aircraft information projected onto the
pilot's helmet visor. The use of a night vision camera integrated into
the helmet eliminates the need for separate Night Vision Goggles. The
PLSS provides a measure of Pilot Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
Protection through use of an OnBoard Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS);
and an escape system that provides additional protection to the pilot.
OBOGS takes the Power and Thermal Management System (PTMS) air and
enriches it by removing gases (mainly nitrogen) by adsorption, thereby
increasing the concentration of oxygen in the product gas and supplying
breathable air to the pilot. The OMS provides a mission planning,
mission briefing, and a maintenance/intelligence/tactical debriefing
platform for the F-35.
2. The Reprogramming Center is located in the United States and
provides F-35 customers a means to update F-35 electronic warfare
databases.
3. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended
Range (JASSM-ER) is an extended range low-observable, highly survivable
subsonic cruise missile designed to penetrate next generation air
defense systems en-route to target. It is designed to kill hard,
medium-hardened, soft and area type targets. The extended range over
the baseline was obtained by going from a turbo jet to a turbo-fan
engine and by reconfiguring the fuel tanks for added capacity. Purchase
will include test and training missiles.
4. The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is used by the Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force, and allows aircraft to attack well-
defended targets in day, night, and adverse weather conditions. The
JSOW C and C-1 utilize GPS/INS guidance and an uncooled imaging
infrared (IIR) seeker for terminal guidance, autonomous acquisition,
and provides a precision targeting, 500-lb-class tandem warhead that is
the Navy's primary standoff weapon against hardened targets. The JSOW
C-1 added the Link 16 data link enabling a robust and flexible
capability against high-value stationary land targets and moving
maritime target capability. JSOW C-1 can fly via two dimensional and
three dimensional waypoints to the target, offering the optimal path
around integrated air defense systems (IADS).
5. The AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) SIDEWINDER Missile is a supersonic,
short-range Air-to-Air (A/A) guided missile which employs a passive
Infrared (IR) target acquisition system, proportional navigational
guidance, and a closed-loop position servo Fin Actuator Unit (FAU). It
represents a substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics
performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I Missile
configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight seeker,
enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of
attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing
System. The software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the
AIM-9X missile. The software continues to be modified via a pre-planned
product improvement (P3I) program in order to improve its counter-
countermeasure capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will
be released.
a. AIM-9X BLK II Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) is a flight
certified inert mass simulator with a functioning Guidance Unit (GU).
The CATM is the primary aircrew training device providing all pre-
launch functions as well as realistic aerodynamic performance that
equate to carrying a tactical missile. The CATM provides pilot training
in aerial target acquisition and use of aircraft controls/displays.
b. AIM-9X BLK II+ (Plus) Tactical GU, WGU-57/B, provides the
missile tracking, guidance, and control signals. The GU provides
counter-countermeasures, improved reliability and maintainability over
earlier Sidewinder models. Improvements include: (1) upgrade/redesign
to the Electronics Unit Circuit Card Assemblies, (2) a redesigned
center section harnessing, and (3) a larger capacity missile battery.
c. AIM-9X BLK II CATM GU, WGU-57/B, is identical to the tactical GU
except the GU and Control Actuation System (CAS) batteries are inert
and the software Captive. The software switch tells the missile
processor that it is attached to a CATM and to ignore missile launch
commands. The switch also signals software to not enter abort mode
because there is no FAU connected to the GU.
d. AIM-9X BLK II Multi-Purpose Training Missile (MPTM) is a ground
training device used to train ground personnel in aircraft loading,
sectionalization, maintenance, transportation, storage procedures, and
techniques. The missile replicates external appearance and features of
a tactical AIM-9X-2 missile. The MPTM will physically interface with
loading equipment, maintenance equipment, launchers, and test
equipment. The missile is explosively and electrically inert and is NOT
flight certified.
e. AIM-9X BLK II Dummy Air Training Missile (DATM) is used to train
ground personnel in missile maintenance, loading, transportation, and
storage procedures. All components are completely inert. The missile
contains no programmable electrical components and is not approved for
flight.
f. AIM-9X BLK II Active Optical Target Detector (AOTD) is newly
designed for Block II. The AOTD/Data Link (AOTD/DL) uses the latest
laser technology allowing significant increases in sensitivity, aerosol
performance, low altitude performance, and Pk (Probability of Kill).
The AOTD/
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DL design includes a DL for 2-way platform communication. The AOTD/DL
communicates with the GU over a serial interface which allows the GU to
receive and transmit data so that a target position and status
communication with a launching platform is possible during missile
flight.
6. The GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 2,000 pound
Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided
precision air to ground munition. The GBU-31 has two JDAM tailkit
variants, KMU-556 and the KMU-557. Each tailkit is bomb body specific.
The KMU-556 is assembled to the MK-84 or BLU-117 bomb body to make the
GBU-31v1, and the KMU-557 is assembled with BLU-109 bomb body to make
the GBU-31v3.
7. The GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 500 pound
INS/GPS guided precision air to ground munition. The GBU-38 consists of
a KMU-572 bomb body specific tail kit, and MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb body.
8. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) is a 500
pound JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities of the JDAM guidance
tail kit and adds a precision laser guidance set. The LJDAM gives the
weapon system an optional semi-active laser guidance in addition to
INS/GPS guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike
moving targets. The GBU-54 consists of a DSU-38 laser guidance set, and
a KMU-572 bomb body specific tail kit, and MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb body.
9. The GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II) is a 250-
lb class precision-guided, semi-autonomous, conventional, air-to-ground
munition used to defeat moving targets through adverse weather from
standoff range. The SDB II has deployable wings and fins and uses GPS/
INS guidance, network-enabled datalink (Link-16 and UHF), and a multi-
mode seeker (millimeter wave radar, imaging infrared, semi-active
laser) to autonomously search, acquire, track, and defeat targets from
a standoff range. The SDB II employs a multi-effects warhead (Blast,
Fragmentation, and Shaped-Charge) for maximum lethality against armored
and soft targets. The SDB II weapon system consists of the tactical
all-up round (AUR) weapon, a 4-place common carriage system, and
mission planning system munitions application program (MAP). The
carriage system is the BRU-61B/A. Two other operable configurations and
two maintenance training configurations are described as follows:
a. SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (GTV) is an SDB II configuration used
for land or sea range-based testing of the SDB II weapon system. The
GTV has common flight characteristics of an SDB II AUR, but in place of
the multi-effects warhead is a Flight Termination, Tracking, and
Telemetry (FTTT) subassembly that mirrors the AUR multi-effects
warhead's size and mass properties, but provides safe flight
termination, free flight tracking and telemetry of encrypted data from
the GTV to the data receivers. The SDB II GTV can have either inert or
live fuses. All other flight control, guidance, data-link, and seeker
functions are representative of the SDB II AUR.
b. SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCV), formerly known as Captive
Carry Reliability Test (CCRT) vehicles, are an SDB II configuration
primarily used for reliability data collection during carriage. The CCV
has common characteristics of an SDB II AUR but with an inert warhead
and fuze. The CCV has an inert mass in place of the warhead that mimics
the warhead's mass properties.
c. The SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainer (WLCT) is a mass mockup of
the tactical AUR used for load crew and maintenance training. It does
not contain energetics, a live fuze, any sensitive components, or
hazardous material. It is not flight certified.
d. The SDB II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainer (PEST)
is an EOD training unit with sections and internal subassemblies which
are identical to, or correlate to, the external hardware, sections and
internal subassemblies of the tactical AUR. The PEST does not contain
energetics, a live fuze, any sensitive components, or hazardous
material. It is not flight certified.
10. The highest level of classification of information included in
this potential sale is SECRET.
11. 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.
12. A determination has been made that Finland can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furthering U.S. foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
13. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Finland.
[FR Doc. 2020-27291 Filed 12-10-20; 8:45 am]
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