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K. To a loyalty card, rewards card,
points card, advantage card or club card
or digital coupon program coupon
contractor to verify individual’s
enrollment in a loyalty, rewards, points,
advantage, club or digital coupon
program, and to provide discounts,
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RECORDS:
Records may be retrieved by
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data as practicable; mandatory
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access; identification, marking, and
safeguarding of personal information;
physical access safeguards including
multifactor identification physical
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alert systems for access to servers and
other network infrastructure; and
electronic intrusion detection systems
in DoD facilities.
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None.
HISTORY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21–61]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
SUMMARY:
Individuals seeking access to their
records should follow the procedures in
32 CFR part 310. Individuals should
address written inquiries to the DoD
component with oversight of the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Neil
Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil
or (703) 697–9214.
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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
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government
of Australia
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Dated: March 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Transmittal No. 21–61
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copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Transmittal
21–61 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$665 million
$320 million
TOTAL .............................
$985 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
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Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twelve (12) MH–60R Multi-Mission
Helicopters
Thirty (30) T–700–GE–401C Engines
(24 installed, 6 spares)
Twelve (12) APS–153(V) Multi-Mode
Radars (installed)
Twelve (12) AN/AAS–44C(V) Multi-
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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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Spectral Targeting Systems
(installed)
Thirty-four (34) Embedded Global
Positioning System/Precise
Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)/
Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI)
with Selective Availability/AntiSpoofing Module (SAASM) (24
installed, 10 spares)
Twenty (20) Link 16 Multifunctional
Information Distribution Systems
(MIDS)—Joint Tactical Radio
System (JTRS) (12 installed, 8
spares)
Twelve (12) GAU–61 Digital Rocket
Launchers (aircraft provisions only)
Twelve (12) Airborne Low Frequency
Sonars (ALFS) (aircraft provisions
only)
Eighteen (18) AN/AAR–47 Missile
Warning Systems (12 installed, 6
spares)
Eighteen (18) AN/ALE–47 Chaff and
Flare Dispenser, Electronic
Countermeasures (12 installed, 6
spares)
Twelve (12) AN/ALQ–210 Electronic
Support Measures (ESM) Systems
(installed)
Twenty-four (24) M299 Missile
Launchers
Twelve (12) GAU–21 Crew Served
Guns aircraft provisions (installed,
includes aircraft adapter,
ammunition bin, and other
accessories)
Twelve (12) M240D Crew Served Gun
Cradles (installed)
Eighteen (18) AN/ARQ–59 Hawklink
Radio Terminals (12 installed, 6
spares)
Non-MDE:
Also included are AN/ARC–210 RT–
2036 UHF/VHF radios with
Communications Security
(COMSEC); AN/APX–123
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
transponders; KIV–78; KIV–6;
KOV–21; KGV–135A; Advanced
Data Transfer Systems (ADTS);
Airborne Low Frequency Sonars
(ALFS) Training Simulators/
Operational Machine Interface
Assistants (ATS OMIA); spare
engine containers; trade studies
with industry to determine the
feasibility and cost of implementing
provisions for additional passenger
seating and modifications to
achieve enhanced crew
survivability; defense services;
spare and repair parts; support and
test equipment; communication
equipment; ferry support;
publications and technical
documentation; personnel training
and training equipment; United
States (U.S.) Government and
contractor engineering, technical,
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and logistics support services;
obsolescence engineering,
integration, and test activities
required to ensure readiness for the
production of the Australian MH–
60R helicopters; and other related
elements of programmatic,
technical and logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT–
P–SCO)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–P–
SCF, AT–P–GXO, AT–P–KOA, AT–P–
KOB, AT–P–REZ
(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 8, 2021
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia—MH–60R Multi-Mission
Helicopters and Related Defense
Services
The Government of Australia has
requested to buy twelve (12) MH–60R
Multi-Mission helicopters; thirty (30) T–
700–GE–401C engines (24 installed, 6
spares); twelve (12) APS–153(V) MultiMode Radars (installed); twelve (12)
AN/AAS–44C(V) Multi-Spectral
Targeting Systems (installed); thirty-four
(34) Embedded Global Positioning
System/Precise Positioning Service
(GPS/PPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems
(EGI) with Selective Availability/AntiSpoofing Module (SAASM) (24
installed, 10 spares); twenty (20) Link
16 Multifunctional Information
Distribution Systems (MIDS)—Joint
Tactical Radio System (JTRS) (12
installed, 8 spares); twelve (12) GAU–61
Digital Rocket Launchers (aircraft
provisions only); twelve (12) Airborne
Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) (aircraft
provisions only); eighteen (18) AN/
AAR–47 Missile Warning Systems (12
installed, 6 spares); eighteen (18) AN/
ALE–47 Chaff and Flare Dispenser,
Electronic Countermeasures (12
installed, 6 spares); twelve (12) AN/
ALQ–210 Electronic Support Measures
(ESM) Systems (installed); twenty-four
(24) M299 Missile Launchers; twelve
(12) GAU–21 Crew Served Guns aircraft
provisions (installed, includes aircraft
adapter, ammunition bin, and other
accessories); twelve (12) M240D Crew
Served Gun Cradles (installed); and
eighteen (18) AN/ARQ–59 Hawklink
Radio Terminals (12 installed, 6 spares).
Also included are AN/ARC–210 RT–
2036 UHF/VHF radios with
Communications Security (COMSEC);
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AN/APX–123 Identification Friend or
Foe (IFF) transponders; KIV–78; KIV–6;
KOV–21; KGV–135A; Advanced Data
Transfer Systems (ADTS); Airborne Low
Frequency Sonars (ALFS) Training
Simulators/Operational Machine
Interface Assistants (ATS OMIA); spare
engine containers; trade studies with
industry to determine the feasibility and
cost of implementing provisions for
additional passenger seating and
modifications to achieve enhanced crew
survivability; defense services; spare
and repair parts; support and test
equipment; communication equipment;
ferry support; publications and
technical documentation; personnel
training and training equipment; United
States (U.S.) Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics
support services; obsolescence
engineering, integration, and test
activities required to ensure readiness
for the production of the Australian
MH–60R helicopters; and other related
elements of programmatic, technical
and logistics support. The total
estimated value is $985 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States. Australia
is one of our most important allies in
the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic
power contributes significantly to
ensuring peace and economic stability
in the region. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in
developing and maintaining a strong
and ready self-defense capability.
This proposed sale will improve
Australia’s capability to perform antisurface and anti-submarine warfare
missions along with the ability to
perform secondary missions including
vertical replenishment, search and
rescue, and communications relay.
Australia will use the enhanced
capability as a deterrent to regional
threats and to strengthen its homeland
defense. Australia will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
will not alter the basic military balance
in the region.
The principal U.S. contractor will be
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission
Systems, Owego, NY. 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 Australia
on a temporary basis in conjunction
with program technical oversight and
support requirements, including
program and technical reviews.
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There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21–61
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
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Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The MH–60R Multi-Mission
Helicopter is employed primarily for
anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare
missions. The MH–60R carries several
sensors and data links to enhance its
ability to work in a network-centric
battle group and as an extension of its
home ship/main operating base. The
mission systems consist of the following
sensors and subsystems: an acoustics
system consisting of a dipping sonar,
sonobuoys, and acoustics processor;
Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) with
integrated Identification Friend or Foe
(IFF) interrogator; Radios with
COMSEC; Electronic Support Measures
(ESM); Integrated Self-Defense (ISD);
and Multi-Spectral Targeting System
(MTS).
a. GPS/PPS/SAASM—Global
Positioning System provides a spacebased Global Navigation Satellite
System (GNSS) that has reliable location
and time information in all weather and
at all times and anywhere on or near the
earth when and where there is an
unobstructed line of sight to four or
more OPS satellites. Selective
Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module
(SAASM) is used by military OPS
receivers to allow decryption of
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precision OPS coordinates. In addition,
the OPS Antenna System (GAS–I)
provides protection from enemy
manipulation of the OPS system.
b. The AN/APS–153 multi-mode radar
with an integrated IFF and Inverse
Synthetic Aperture (ISAR) provides
target surveillance/detection capability.
c. The AN/ALQ–210 (ESM) system
identifies the location of an emitter. The
ability of the system to identify specific
emitters depends on the data provided.
d. The AN/AAS–44C(V) Multispectral Targeting System (MTS)
operates in day/night and adverse
weather conditions. Imagery is provided
by a Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR)
sensor, a color/monochrome day
television (DTV) camera, and a LowLight TV (LLTV).
e. Ultra High Frequency/Very High
Frequency (UHF/VHF) Radios (ARC
210) contain embedded sensitive
encryption algorithms and keying
material.
2. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is SECRET.
3. 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.
4. A determination has been made
that Australia 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.
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foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
5. All defense services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for
release and export to the Government of
Australia.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21–21]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
Neil
Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil
or (703) 697–9214.
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
21–21 with attached Policy Justification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: March 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21-61]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.
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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 21-61 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: March 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-61
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $665 million
Other................................... $320 million
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TOTAL................................. $985 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Twelve (12) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters
Thirty (30) T-700-GE-401C Engines (24 installed, 6 spares)
Twelve (12) APS-153(V) Multi-Mode Radars (installed)
Twelve (12) AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-
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Spectral Targeting Systems (installed)
Thirty-four (34) Embedded Global Positioning System/Precise
Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) with
Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) (24 installed, 10
spares)
Twenty (20) Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems (MIDS)--Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) (12 installed, 8
spares)
Twelve (12) GAU-61 Digital Rocket Launchers (aircraft provisions
only)
Twelve (12) Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) (aircraft
provisions only)
Eighteen (18) AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems (12 installed, 6
spares)
Eighteen (18) AN/ALE-47 Chaff and Flare Dispenser, Electronic
Countermeasures (12 installed, 6 spares)
Twelve (12) AN/ALQ-210 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) Systems
(installed)
Twenty-four (24) M299 Missile Launchers
Twelve (12) GAU-21 Crew Served Guns aircraft provisions (installed,
includes aircraft adapter, ammunition bin, and other accessories)
Twelve (12) M240D Crew Served Gun Cradles (installed)
Eighteen (18) AN/ARQ-59 Hawklink Radio Terminals (12 installed, 6
spares)
Non-MDE:
Also included are AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 UHF/VHF radios with
Communications Security (COMSEC); AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or
Foe (IFF) transponders; KIV-78; KIV-6; KOV-21; KGV-135A; Advanced Data
Transfer Systems (ADTS); Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) Training
Simulators/Operational Machine Interface Assistants (ATS OMIA); spare
engine containers; trade studies with industry to determine the
feasibility and cost of implementing provisions for additional
passenger seating and modifications to achieve enhanced crew
survivability; defense services; spare and repair parts; support and
test equipment; communication equipment; ferry support; publications
and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
United States (U.S.) Government and contractor engineering, technical,
and logistics support services; obsolescence engineering, integration,
and test activities required to ensure readiness for the production of
the Australian MH-60R helicopters; and other related elements of
programmatic, technical and logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT-P-SCO)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-SCF, AT-P-GXO, AT-P-KOA, AT-
P-KOB, AT-P-REZ
(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 8, 2021
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and Related Defense
Services
The Government of Australia has requested to buy twelve (12) MH-60R
Multi-Mission helicopters; thirty (30) T-700-GE-401C engines (24
installed, 6 spares); twelve (12) APS-153(V) Multi-Mode Radars
(installed); twelve (12) AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems
(installed); thirty-four (34) Embedded Global Positioning System/
Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI)
with Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) (24 installed,
10 spares); twenty (20) Link 16 Multifunctional Information
Distribution Systems (MIDS)--Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) (12
installed, 8 spares); twelve (12) GAU-61 Digital Rocket Launchers
(aircraft provisions only); twelve (12) Airborne Low Frequency Sonars
(ALFS) (aircraft provisions only); eighteen (18) AN/AAR-47 Missile
Warning Systems (12 installed, 6 spares); eighteen (18) AN/ALE-47 Chaff
and Flare Dispenser, Electronic Countermeasures (12 installed, 6
spares); twelve (12) AN/ALQ-210 Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
Systems (installed); twenty-four (24) M299 Missile Launchers; twelve
(12) GAU-21 Crew Served Guns aircraft provisions (installed, includes
aircraft adapter, ammunition bin, and other accessories); twelve (12)
M240D Crew Served Gun Cradles (installed); and eighteen (18) AN/ARQ-59
Hawklink Radio Terminals (12 installed, 6 spares). Also included are
AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 UHF/VHF radios with Communications Security
(COMSEC); AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders;
KIV-78; KIV-6; KOV-21; KGV-135A; Advanced Data Transfer Systems (ADTS);
Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) Training Simulators/Operational
Machine Interface Assistants (ATS OMIA); spare engine containers; trade
studies with industry to determine the feasibility and cost of
implementing provisions for additional passenger seating and
modifications to achieve enhanced crew survivability; defense services;
spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; communication
equipment; ferry support; publications and technical documentation;
personnel training and training equipment; United States (U.S.)
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; obsolescence engineering, integration, and test activities
required to ensure readiness for the production of the Australian MH-
60R helicopters; and other related elements of programmatic, technical
and logistics support. The total estimated value is $985 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most
important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this
political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring
peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
This proposed sale will improve Australia's capability to perform
anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions along with the ability
to perform secondary missions including vertical replenishment, search
and rescue, and communications relay. Australia will use the enhanced
capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its
homeland defense. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal U.S. contractor will be Lockheed Martin Rotary and
Mission Systems, Owego, NY. 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 Australia on a temporary basis in
conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements,
including program and technical reviews.
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There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-61
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 MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter is employed primarily for
anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. The MH-60R carries
several sensors and data links to enhance its ability to work in a
network-centric battle group and as an extension of its home ship/main
operating base. The mission systems consist of the following sensors
and subsystems: an acoustics system consisting of a dipping sonar,
sonobuoys, and acoustics processor; Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) with
integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator; Radios with
COMSEC; Electronic Support Measures (ESM); Integrated Self-Defense
(ISD); and Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS).
a. GPS/PPS/SAASM--Global Positioning System provides a space-based
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that has reliable location
and time information in all weather and at all times and anywhere on or
near the earth when and where there is an unobstructed line of sight to
four or more OPS satellites. Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) is used by military OPS receivers to allow decryption of
precision OPS coordinates. In addition, the OPS Antenna System (GAS-I)
provides protection from enemy manipulation of the OPS system.
b. The AN/APS-153 multi-mode radar with an integrated IFF and
Inverse Synthetic Aperture (ISAR) provides target surveillance/
detection capability.
c. The AN/ALQ-210 (ESM) system identifies the location of an
emitter. The ability of the system to identify specific emitters
depends on the data provided.
d. The AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-spectral Targeting System (MTS) operates
in day/night and adverse weather conditions. Imagery is provided by a
Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor, a color/monochrome day
television (DTV) camera, and a Low-Light TV (LLTV).
e. Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) Radios (ARC
210) contain embedded sensitive encryption algorithms and keying
material.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. 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.
4. A determination has been made that Australia 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.
5. All defense services listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia.
[FR Doc. 2023-06627 Filed 3-29-23; 8:45 am]
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