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personnel training and training
equipment; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (MO–
P–AAM)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: Navy
(MO–P–LBI, MO–P–AAL), Air Force
(MO–D–SAH)
(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: April 11, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Morocco—Joint Stand Off Weapons
(JSOW)
The Government of Morocco has
requested to buy forty (40) AGM–154C
Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW). Also
included are Dummy Air Training
Missiles; Captive Flight Vehicles
(CFVs); Free Flight Vehicles (FFVs);
containers; mission planning,
integration support, and testing;
munitions storage security and training;
weapon operational flight program
software development; transportation,
tools and test equipment; support
equipment; spare and repair parts;
publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and
training equipment; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering and logistics
support services; and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The estimated total cost is $250
million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security of
the United States by helping to improve
the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally
that continues to be an important force
for political stability and economic
progress in North Africa.
The proposed sale will improve
Morocco’s capability to meet current
and future threats. Morocco intends to
use the missiles on its F–16, multi-role
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fighter aircraft and will provide
enhanced capabilities in effective
defense of critical sea lanes. The
proposed sale of these missiles and
support will increase the Royal
Moroccan Air Force’s maritime
partnership potential and align its
capabilities with existing regional
baselines. Morocco will have no
difficulty absorbing these weapons into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be
Raytheon Missiles & Defense Company,
Tucson, Arizona. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require annual trips to Morocco
involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical
reviews, support, and oversight for
approximately seven (7) years.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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 Morocco 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 articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Morocco.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 23–32]
Arms Sales Notification
Transmittal No. 21–57
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
AGENCY:
Annex
SUMMARY:
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AGM–154 Joint Stand Off
Weapon (JSOW) is used by Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force, and allows
aircraft to attack well-defended targets
in day, night, and adverse weather
conditions. The AGM–154C carries a
BROACH warhead. The BROACH
warhead incorporates an advanced
multi-stage warhead. The JSOW uses the
Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise
Positioning System (PPS), which
provides for a more accurate capability
than the commercial version of GPS.
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
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The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
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 with attached
Transmittal 23–32, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: September 11, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
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April 26,, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy·
Speaker of the House
U.S. HouseofRepresentatives
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Washington. DC 20S 15
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) of the Amis Export Control
conceming the Navy's
Act. as amended, \\'C are rorwarding here\\'ith Trmismittal No.
proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Norway for defense articles
and services estimated to cost $l billion. We will issue a news release to notify the publle of this
proposed sme upon delivery of this letter to your office.
Sincerely,
~~
.JamesA. Bursch
Director
Enclosures:
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Transmittal No. 23–32
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 Norway
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$ .550 billion
$ .450 billion
TOTAL .............................
$1.000 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Six (6) MH–60R Multi-Mission
Helicopters
Fifteen (15) T–700–GE–401C Engines
(12 installed, 3 spares)
Nine (9) Link 16 Multifunctional
Information Distribution Systems
Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS
JTRS) (6 installed, 3 spares)
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Eighteen (18) Embedded Global
Positioning System/Precise
Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)/
Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) with
Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) (12 installed, 6
spares)
Six (6) Airborne Low Frequency Sonars
(ALFS) (aircraft provisions only)
Non-MDE:
Also included are M514 impulse
cartridge/cartridge actuated devices;
MJ20 cartridge actuated thruster/
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cartridge actuated devices; WB53 fire
extinguisher cartridge/cartridge
actuated devices; CCU–136A/A
impulse cartridge; GAU–21 crewserved guns (including pintle and
laser pointer); AN/ARC–210 RT–2036
radios with Communications Security
(COMSEC); AN/AAR–47 missile
warning systems; AN/APX–123
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
transponders; AN/ALE–47 dispensers;
Electronic Countermeasures;
Advanced Data Transfer Systems
(ADTS); AN/AAS–44C(V) MultiSpectral Targeting Systems;
Identification Friend or Foe Mode 4/
5 Cryptographic Applique, KIV–78;
Joint Mission Planning Systems
(JMPS); AN/ARQ–59 Hawklink radio
terminals; Training Simulators/
Operational Machine Interface
Assistants (ATS/OMIA); Aviation
Maintenance Weapons Loading
Trainer (AMWLT); Tactical
Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT);
AN/ALQ–210 Electronic Support
Measures (ESM) systems; APS–153(V)
multi-mode radars; spare engine
containers; spare and repair parts;
support and test equipment;
communications equipment; ferry
support; publications and technical
documentation; personnel training
and training equipment; 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 Norwegian
MH–60R helicopters; and other
related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (NO–
P–SAR)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NO–P–
GFF
(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: April 26, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Norway—Defense Articles and Services
Related to the MH–60R Multi-Mission
Helicopters
The Government of Norway has
requested to buy six (6) MH–60R MultiMission Helicopters; fifteen (15) T–700–
GE–401C engines (12 installed, 3
spares); nine (9) Link 16 Multifunctional
Information Distribution Systems Joint
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Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS) (6
installed, 3 spares); eighteen (18)
Embedded Global Positioning System/
Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)/
Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) with
Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) (12 installed, 6
spares); and six (6) Airborne Low
Frequency Sonars (ALFS) (aircraft
provisions only). Also included are
M514 impulse cartridge/cartridge
actuated devices; MJ20 cartridge
actuated thruster/cartridge actuated
devices; WB53 fire extinguisher
cartridge/cartridge actuated devices;
CCU–136A/A impulse cartridges; GAU–
21 crew served guns (including pintle
and laser pointer); AN/ARC–210 RT–
2036 radios with Communications
Security (COMSEC); AN/AAR–47
missile warning systems; AN/APX–123
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
transponders; AN/ALE–47 dispensers;
Electronic Countermeasures; Advanced
Data Transfer Systems (ADTS); AN/
AAS–44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting
Systems; Identification Friend or Foe
Mode 4/5 Cryptographic Applique,
KIV–78; Joint Mission Planning Systems
(JMPS); AN/ARQ–59 Hawklink radio
terminals; Training Simulators/
Operational Machine Interface
Assistants (ATS/OMIA); Aviation
Maintenance Weapons Loading Trainer
(AMWLT); Tactical Operational Flight
Trainer (TOFT); AN/ALQ–210
Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
systems; APS–153(V) multi-mode
radars; spare engine containers; spare
and repair parts; support and test
equipment; communications equipment;
ferry support; publications and
technical documentation; personnel
training and training equipment; 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
Norwegian MH–60R helicopters; and
other related elements of logistics and
program support. The total estimated
program cost is $1 billion.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the United States
by improving the security of a NATO
Ally that is an important force for
political stability and economic progress
in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve
Norway’s capability to perform search
and rescue, anti-surface, and antisubmarine warfare missions along with
the ability to perform secondary
missions, including vertical
replenishment and communications
relay. Norway will use the enhanced
capability as a deterrent to regional
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threats and to strengthen its homeland
defense. Norway will have no difficulty
absorbing these helicopters 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 contractor will be
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission
Systems, Owego, New York. The
purchaser has requested offsets. Any
offset agreement will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and
the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require multiple trips by U.S.
Government representatives and the
assignment of contractor representatives
to Norway on an intermittent basis over
the life of the case to support delivery
and integration of items and to provide
supply support management, inventory
control, and equipment familiarization.
In addition, there will be up to four (4)
contractor representatives in Norway
full-time for the duration of the case.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23–32
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 focuses primarily on antisubmarine warfare (ASW) and antisurface warfare (ASuW) missions. The
MH–60R also performs search and
rescue, naval gunfire support,
surveillance, communications relay,
logistics support, personnel transfer,
and vertical replenishment 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 or main
operating base. The mission equipment
subsystem consists of the following
sensors and subsystems: an acoustics
system capable of, but not configured
for, future dipping sonar and sonobuoy
operations, Multi-Mode Radar (MMR)
with integral Identification Friend or
Foe (IFF) interrogator, radios with
COMSEC, Electronic Support Measures
(ESM), Integrated Self-Defense (ISD),
and Multi-Spectral Targeting System
(MTS). The aircraft processes sensor
data onboard, and transmits data via
Common Data Link (CDL) (also referred
to as Hawklink). The aircraft is night
vision compatible. It can carry AGM–
114A/B/K/N Hellfire missiles, as well as
MK 46/54 torpedoes to engage surface
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and sub-surface targets. The MH–60R
Multi-Mission Helicopter is capable of
carrying the Airborne Low Frequency
Sonars (ALFS), GAU–61 Digital Rocket
Launchers, Advanced Precision Kill
Weapons System (APKWS), GAU–21
crew-served guns, and M240 crewserved guns.
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 Norway can provide substantially
the same degree of protection for the
sensitive technology being released as
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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 articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Norway.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21–34]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
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The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or
dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@
mail.mil.
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 with attached
Transmittal 21–34, Policy Justification,
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: September 11, 2024.
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. 23-32]
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: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092,
[email protected], or [email protected].
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 with attached Transmittal 23-
32, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: September 11, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-32
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 Norway
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ .550 billion
Other................................... $ .450 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.000 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Six (6) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters
Fifteen (15) T-700-GE-401C Engines (12 installed, 3 spares)
Nine (9) Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems Joint
Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS) (6 installed, 3 spares)
Eighteen (18) Embedded Global Positioning System/Precise Positioning
Service (GPS/PPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) with Selective
Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) (12 installed, 6 spares)
Six (6) Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) (aircraft provisions only)
Non-MDE:
Also included are M514 impulse cartridge/cartridge actuated devices;
MJ20 cartridge actuated thruster/
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cartridge actuated devices; WB53 fire extinguisher cartridge/cartridge
actuated devices; CCU-136A/A impulse cartridge; GAU-21 crew-served guns
(including pintle and laser pointer); AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 radios with
Communications Security (COMSEC); AN/AAR-47 missile warning systems;
AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders; AN/ALE-47
dispensers; Electronic Countermeasures; Advanced Data Transfer Systems
(ADTS); AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems; Identification
Friend or Foe Mode 4/5 Cryptographic Applique, KIV-78; Joint Mission
Planning Systems (JMPS); AN/ARQ-59 Hawklink radio terminals; Training
Simulators/Operational Machine Interface Assistants (ATS/OMIA);
Aviation Maintenance Weapons Loading Trainer (AMWLT); Tactical
Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT); AN/ALQ-210 Electronic Support
Measures (ESM) systems; APS-153(V) multi-mode radars; spare engine
containers; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment;
communications equipment; ferry support; publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment; 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 Norwegian MH-60R
helicopters; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (NO-P-SAR)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NO-P-GFF
(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: April 26, 2023
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Norway--Defense Articles and Services Related to the MH-60R Multi-
Mission Helicopters
The Government of Norway has requested to buy six (6) MH-60R Multi-
Mission Helicopters; fifteen (15) T-700-GE-401C engines (12 installed,
3 spares); nine (9) Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution
Systems Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS) (6 installed, 3
spares); eighteen (18) Embedded Global Positioning System/Precise
Positioning Service (GPS/PPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGI) with
Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) (12 installed, 6
spares); and six (6) Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS) (aircraft
provisions only). Also included are M514 impulse cartridge/cartridge
actuated devices; MJ20 cartridge actuated thruster/cartridge actuated
devices; WB53 fire extinguisher cartridge/cartridge actuated devices;
CCU-136A/A impulse cartridges; GAU-21 crew served guns (including
pintle and laser pointer); AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 radios with
Communications Security (COMSEC); AN/AAR-47 missile warning systems;
AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders; AN/ALE-47
dispensers; Electronic Countermeasures; Advanced Data Transfer Systems
(ADTS); AN/AAS-44C(V) Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems; Identification
Friend or Foe Mode 4/5 Cryptographic Applique, KIV-78; Joint Mission
Planning Systems (JMPS); AN/ARQ-59 Hawklink radio terminals; Training
Simulators/Operational Machine Interface Assistants (ATS/OMIA);
Aviation Maintenance Weapons Loading Trainer (AMWLT); Tactical
Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT); AN/ALQ-210 Electronic Support
Measures (ESM) systems; APS-153(V) multi-mode radars; spare engine
containers; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment;
communications equipment; ferry support; publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment; 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 Norwegian MH-60R
helicopters; and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The total estimated program cost is $1 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the United States by improving the
security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political
stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Norway's capability to perform
search and rescue, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare missions
along with the ability to perform secondary missions, including
vertical replenishment and communications relay. Norway will use the
enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to
strengthen its homeland defense. Norway will have no difficulty
absorbing these helicopters 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 contractor will be Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission
Systems, Owego, New York. The purchaser has requested offsets. Any
offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser
and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips by
U.S. Government representatives and the assignment of contractor
representatives to Norway on an intermittent basis over the life of the
case to support delivery and integration of items and to provide supply
support management, inventory control, and equipment familiarization.
In addition, there will be up to four (4) contractor representatives in
Norway full-time for the duration of the case.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-32
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 focuses primarily on anti-
submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) missions. The
MH-60R also performs search and rescue, naval gunfire support,
surveillance, communications relay, logistics support, personnel
transfer, and vertical replenishment 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 or
main operating base. The mission equipment subsystem consists of the
following sensors and subsystems: an acoustics system capable of, but
not configured for, future dipping sonar and sonobuoy operations,
Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) with integral Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
interrogator, radios with COMSEC, Electronic Support Measures (ESM),
Integrated Self-Defense (ISD), and Multi-Spectral Targeting System
(MTS). The aircraft processes sensor data onboard, and transmits data
via Common Data Link (CDL) (also referred to as Hawklink). The aircraft
is night vision compatible. It can carry AGM-114A/B/K/N Hellfire
missiles, as well as MK 46/54 torpedoes to engage surface
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and sub-surface targets. The MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter is capable
of carrying the Airborne Low Frequency Sonars (ALFS), GAU-61 Digital
Rocket Launchers, Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS), GAU-
21 crew-served guns, and M240 crew-served guns.
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 Norway 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 articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Norway.
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