[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 75 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23231-23233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09096]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13-11]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated
July 21, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703)
601-3740.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittals 13-11 with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: April 12, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18AP13.001
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Transmittal No. 13-11
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer
Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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Major Defense Equipment*.................. $1.167 billion
Other..................................... $1.241 billion
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TOTAL..................................... $2.408 billion
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(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
60 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA) radar sets
60 Digital Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS)
60 AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Targeting Systems
60 AN/AAS-42 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems
69 Link-16 Terminals and spares
132 Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) Secure radio
with HAVE QUICK II
Also included are the Advanced Display Core Processor II, Joint
Mission Planning System, various support equipment items, GEM-V GPS
airborne receiver module, and communication security, software
development/integration, spares and repair parts, personnel training
and training equipment, publications and technical documents, U.S.
Government and contract engineering and logistical personnel services,
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAP)
(v) Prior Related Cases if any:
FMS Case SIR--$128M--10 Aug 02
FMS Case CAC--$3M--7 May 08
FMS Case SAB--$146M--10 Jan 08
(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: 29 March 2013
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Korea--F-15 Silent Eagle Aircraft
The Republic of Korea has requested a possible hybrid case in
support of (60) F-15 Silent Eagle aircraft being procured via Direct
Commercial Sales (DCS). The proposed sale will include 60 Active
Electronically Scanned Array Radar (AESA) radar sets, 60 Digital
Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS), 60 AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Targeting
Systems, 60 AN/AAS-42 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems, 132
Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) secure radio with
HAVE QUICK II, 69 Link-16 Terminals and spares, the Advanced Display
Core Processor II, Joint Mission Planning System, various support
equipment items, GEM-V GPS airborne receiver module, and communication
security; software development/integration, spares and repair parts,
personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical
documents, U.S. Government and contract engineering and logistical
personnel services, and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated cost is $2.408 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the United States by meeting the
legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation.
The Republic of Korea continues to be an important force for peace,
political stability, and economic progress in North East Asia.
The proposed sale will augment Korea's operational aircraft
inventory and enhance its air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defense
capability, provide it with a credible defense capability to deter
aggression in the region, and ensure interoperability with U.S. forces.
The Republic of Korea Air Force's F-4 aircraft will be decommissioned
as F-15SEs are added to the inventory. Korea will have no difficulty
absorbing this additional equipment and support into its inventory.
The proposed sale of equipment and support will not negatively
alter the basic military balance in the region.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to
Korea involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for
technical reviews and support, program management, and training over a
period of 15 years.
The prime contractor will be The Boeing Corporation in St Louis,
Missouri. 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.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness resulting
from this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-11
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. This Direct Commercial Sale (DCS)/Foreign Military Sale (FMS)
Hybrid sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to the
Republic of Korea (ROK). The F-15SE weapons system is classified up to
Secret. The F-15SE aircraft (DCS) uses the F-15E airframe and features
advanced avionics and other technologically sensitive systems. The F-
l5SE will contain the General Electric F110-GE-129E engine (DCS), AN/
APG-63(v)3 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar (FMS),
internal and external electronic warfare and self-protection equipment
(FMS), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system (FMS), operational
flight program, and software computer programs.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to Secret) elements of the
proposed F-15SE include hardware, accessories, components, and
associated software: APG-63(v)3 AESA, Digital Electronic Warfare Suite
(DEWS), the AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER targeting system, Infrared Search and
Track system (IRST), Link-16 Terminals, and Ultra High Frequency Very
High Frequency (UHF/VHF) secure radio. Additional sensitive areas
include operating manuals and maintenance technical orders containing
performance information, operating and test procedures, and other
information related to support operations and repair. The hardware,
software, and data identified are classified to protect
vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters and other similar
critical information.
3. The Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is the
latest model of the F-15E radar. This model contains digital
technology, including high processor and transmitter power, sensitive
receiver electronics, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which creates
high resolution radar ground maps. This radar also incorporates Non
Cooperative Threat Recognition (NCTR) to aid in aircraft
identification. The complete hardware is classified Confidential; major
components and subsystems are classified Confidential; software is
classified Secret; and technical data and documentation are classified
up to Secret.
4. The Digital Electronic Warfare Suite (DEWS) provides passive
radar warning, wide spectrum RF jamming,
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and control and management of the entire EW system. It is an internally
mounted suite. The commercially developed system software and hardware
is Unclassified. The system is classified Secret when loaded with a
U.S. derived EW database.
5. The AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER Targeting System is Unclassified but
contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several
areas. This pod is a third generation infrared and electro-optical pod
capable of full motion video downlink. Information on performance and
inherent vulnerabilities is classified Secret. Software (object code)
is classified Confidential. Sensitive elements include the forward
looking infrared (FLIR) sensors, and Electronic Counter Countermeasures
features that increase capability in a jamming environment.
6. The AN/AAS-42 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system is a long-
wave, high resolution, passive, infrared sensor system that searches
and detects heat sources within its field of regard. The AN/AAS-42 is
classified Confidential, components and subsystems range from
Unclassified to Confidential, and technical data and other
documentation are classified up to Secret.
7. Link-16 command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)
system incorporating high capacity, jam-resistant, digital
communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical
information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea
elements.
8. The Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) secure
radio with HAVE QUICK II is voice communications radio system that can
operate in either normal, secure, and/or jam resistant modes. It can
employ cryptographic technology that is classified Secret. Classified
elements include operating characteristics, parameters, technical data,
and keying material.
9. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software, the information could be used to
develop countermeasures, which might reduce weapon system effectiveness
or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced
capabilities.
[FR Doc. 2013-09096 Filed 4-17-13; 8:45 am]
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