[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-27133]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 19-49]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text
of an arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at [email protected]
or (703) 697-8976.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 19-49 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 12, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-49
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 Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $4.1 billion
Other................................................... 2.4 billion
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TOTAL................................................. 6.5 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-two (32) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and
Landing (CTOL) Aircraft
Thirty-three (33) Pratt & Whitney F-135 Engines (32 installed, 1 spare)
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); Autonomic
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Logistics Information System (ALIS); Full Mission Trainer; Weapons
Employment Capability, and other Subsystems, Features, and
Capabilities; F-35 unique infrared flares; reprogramming center; F-35
Performance Based Logistics; software development/integration; aircraft
ferry and tanker support; support equipment; tools and test equipment;
communications equipment; spares and repair parts; personnel training
and training equipment; publications and technical documents; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and personnel
services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (PL-D-SAI)
(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: September 10, 2019
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
Poland has requested to buy thirty-two (32) F-35 Joint Strike
Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) Aircraft and thirty-
three (33) Pratt & Whitney F-135 Engines. Also included are Electronic
Warfare Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and
Intelligence/Communications, Navigational, and Identification (C4I/
CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global Support System (ALGS); Autonomic
Logistics Information System (ALIS); Full Mission Trainer; Weapons
Employment Capability, and other Subsystems, Features, and
Capabilities; F-35 unique infrared flares; reprogramming center; F-35
Performance Based Logistics; software development/integration; aircraft
ferry and tanker support; support equipment; tools and test equipment;
communications equipment; spares and repair parts; personnel training
and training equipment; publications and technical documents; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and personnel
services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated cost is $6.5 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally,
which is an important force for political stability and economic
progress in Europe. This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to
provide key allies in the region with modern systems that will enhance
interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security.
This proposed sale of F-35s will provide Poland with a credible
defense capability to deter aggression in the region and ensure
interoperability with U.S. forces. The proposed sale will augment
Poland's operational aircraft inventory and enhance its air-to-air and
air-to-ground self-defense capability. The Polish Air Force's legacy
MiG-29 and Su-22 fleet will be replaced with F-35s. Poland will have no
difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this aircraft, systems and support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
in Fort Worth, Texas; and Pratt &Whitney Military Engines in East
Hartford, Connecticut. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale. However, the purchaser typically
requests offsets. Any offset agreements will be defined in negotiations
between the purchaser and the contractor(s).
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to
Poland 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 Poland 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. 19-49
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-35 Conventional Take-Off and Landing (CTOL) Block 4
aircraft is classified SECRET, except as noted below. It contains
current technology representing the F-35 low observable airframe/outer
mold line, Pratt & Whitney engine, radar, integrated core processor
central computer, mission systems/electronic warfare suite, a multiple
sensor suite, operational flight and maintenance trainers, technical
data/documentation, and associated software. As the aircraft and its
subsystems are under development, many specific identifying equipment/
system nomenclatures have not been assigned to date. Sensitive and
classified elements of the F-35 CTOL Block 4 aircraft include hardware,
accessories, components, and associated software for the following
major subsystems:
a. The Propulsion system is classified SECRET and contains
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas.
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified
SECRET. Software (object code) is classified SECRET. The single 40,000-
lb thrust class engine is designed for low observability and has been
integrated into the aircraft system. Pratt & Whitney, with the F-135,
is developing and producing engine turbo machinery compatible with 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. The CTOL propulsion configuration consists of a main engine,
diverterless supersonic inlet, and a Low Observable Axisymmetric Nozzle
(LOAN).
b. The AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
provides mission systems with air-to-air and air-to-ground tracks,
which the mission system uses as a component to sensor fusion. The AESA
allows the radar to direct RF energy in a way that does not expose the
F-35, allowing it to maintain low observability in high-threat
environments. The radar subsystem supports integrated system
performance for airto-air missions by providing search, track,
identification, and AIM-120 missile data link functionality. The radar
also provides synthetic aperture radar mapping for locating surface
targets and weather mapping for weather avoidance. The radarfunctions
are tightly integrated, interleaved, and managed by an interface to
sensor management functions within mission software. The hardware and
software are classified SECRET.
c. The Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS) contains technology
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET.
Software (object code) is classified SECRET. The EOTS subsystem to the
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sensor suite provides long-range detection and tracking, Infrared
Search and Track (IRST) capability, a Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR)
sensor for precision tracking, and Bomb Damage Indication (BDI)
capability. EOTS replaces multiple separate internal or podded systems
typically found on legacy aircraft. The functionality of the EOTS
employs the following modes: Targeting FLIR; Laser Range-Finding and
Target Designation; EO DAS and EOTS Performance.
d. The Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) is a
subsystem to the sensor suite and provides full spherical coverage for
air-to-air and air-to-ground detection and Navigation Forward Looking
Infrared (NFLIR) imaging. The system contains both SECRET and
UNCLASSIFIED elements and contains technology representing the latest
state-of-the-art in several areas. Information on performance and
inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software (object code)
is classified SECRET. The NFLIR capability provides infrared (IR)
imagery directly to the pilot's Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) for
navigation in total darkness, including takeoff and landing, and
provides a passive IR input to the F-35's sensor fusion algorithms. The
all-aspect missile warning function provides time-critical warnings of
incoming missiles and cues other subsystems to provide effective
countermeasure employment. EODAS also provides an IRST function that
can create and maintain Situational Awareness-quality tracks (SAIRST).
EODAS is a midwave Infrared (IR) system consisting of six identical
sensors distributed around the F-35 aircraft. Each sensor has a
corresponding airframe window panel integrated with the aircraft
structure to meet aerodynamic and stealth requirements.
e. The Electronic Warfare (EW) system contains technology
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET.
Software (object code) is classified SECRET. Sensitive elements
include: apertures; radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR)
countermeasures; and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) techniques and
features. The reprogrammable, integrated system 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. The IR
and RF countermeasures are classified SECRET. This system uses low
signature-embedded apertures, located in the aircraft control surface
edges, to provide direction finding and identification of surface and
airborne emitters and the geo location of surface emitters. The system
is classified SECRET.
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, antijam,
covert voice and data communications, precision radio navigation and
landing capability, self-identification, beyond visual range target
identification, and connectivity with off-board sources of information.
The functionality is tightly integrated within the mission system for
enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of communications,
navigation, identification, and sensor fusion. Information on
performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software
(object code) is classified SECRET. The CNI function includes both
SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED elements. Sensitive elements of the CNI
subsystems include:
1. The VHF/UHF Voice and Data (Plain and Secure) Communication
functionality includes air-to-air UHF/VHF voice and data, both clear
and secure, to provide communications with other friendly and coalition
aircraft, air-to ground UHF voice to provide communications with ground
sites, and intercommunication voice and tone alerts to provide
communications between the avionics system and the pilot. UHF/VHF
downlink of air vehicle status and maintenance information is provided
to notify the ground crews of the amounts and types of stores, fuel,
and other supplies or equipment needed to quickly turn the aircraft for
the next mission. The system contains both SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED
elements and contains technology representing the latest state of-the-
art in several areas. Information on performance and inherent
vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software (object code) is
classified SECRET.
2. The Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) functionality provides
operational modes to identify ground station and to provide bearing-to-
station, slant range-to ground station, bearing-to-airborne station and
slant range to the nearest airborne station or aircraft. TACAN is not
unique to the F-35 aircraft but is standard on most U.S. Air Force
aircraft. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is
classified SECRET. Software (object code) is classified SECRET.
3. The Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator and Transponder
Identification functionality consists of integrated Mark XII
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder capability to provide
identification of other friendly forces. The CNI system supports sensor
fusion by supplying data from IFF interrogations and offboard sources
through the intra-flight data link. The system contains both SECRET and
UNCLASSIFIED elements and contains technology representing the latest
state-of-the-art in several areas. Information on performance and
inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software (object code)
is classified SECRET.
4. The Global Positioning System Navigation functionality includes
the Global Positioning System (OPS) aided inertial navigation to
provide high-quality positional navigation, and the Instrument Landing
System (ILS)/Tactical Air Control and Navigation (TACAN) to provide
navigation and landing cues within controlled airspace. Information on
performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software
(object code) is classified SECRET.
5. The Multi-Function Advanced Data Link (MADL) is used
specifically for communications between F-35 aircraft and has a very
low probability of intercept, contributing to covert operations. The
system contains both SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED elements and contains
technology representing the latest stateof-the-art in several areas.
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified
SECRET. Software (object code) is classified SECRET.
6. The Inertial Navigation System is an all-attitude, Ring Laser
Gyro-based navigation system providing outputs of linear and angular
acceleration, velocity, body angular rates, position, altitude (roll,
pitch, and platform azimuth), magnetic and true heading, altitude, and
time tags. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is
classified SECRET. Software (object code) is classified SECRET.
7. The Radar Altimeter functionality is a module provided in the
CNI system rack 3A and uses separate transmit and receive antennae. It
measures and reports altitude, and altitude rate of change. Control
data is transferred over
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to a configurable avionics interface card, which translates the
information to the F-35 aircraft computers. Information on performance
and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software (object
code) is classified SECRET.
8. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) measures, and reports
azimuth course and alignment, elevation course alignment, and distance
to the runway. Data from the ILS is used to drive visual flight
instrumentation. Information on performance and inherent
vulnerabilities is classified SECRET. Software (object code) is
classified SECRET.
9. The Tactical Data Link is a secure broadcast Tactical Digital
Information Link (TADIL) used for real-time voice/data exchange for
command and control, relative navigation, and Precise Position Location
Identification (PPLI), providing Link-16 type capabilities. The system
contains both SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED elements and contains technology
representing the latest state of-the-art in several areas. Information
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET.
Software (object code) is classified SECRET.
g. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Global Sustainment (ALGS) includes
both SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED elements. It 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 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 the predictive maintenance of vital
components.
h. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) includes
both SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED elements. The ALIS provides an intelligent
information infrastructure that binds all of the key concepts of ALGS
into an effective support system. ALIS establishes the appropriate
interfaces among the F-35 Air Vehicle, the warfighter, the training
system, government information technology (IT) systems, JSF operations,
and supporting commercial enterprise systems. Additionally, ALIS
provides a comprehensive tool for data collection and analysis,
decision support, and action tracking.
i. The F-35 Training System includes both SECRET and UNCLASSIFIED
elements. The Training System includes several types of training
devices, to provide for integrated training of both pilots and
maintainers. The pilot training device includes a Full Mission
Simulator (FMS). The maintainer training devices include an Aircraft
Systems Maintenance Trainer (ASMT), Ejection System Maintenance Trainer
(ESMT), 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).
j. Weapons employment capability is SECRET and contains technology
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is SECRET. Software (object
code) is classified SECRET. Sensitive elements include co-operative
targeting.
k. Other Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities:
1. The Low Observable Air Frame is SECRET and contains technology
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is classified SECRET.
Software (object code) is SECRET. Sensitive elements include: the Radar
Cross Section and its corresponding plots, construction materials and
fabrication.
2. The Integrated Core Processor (ICP) Central Computer is SECRET
and contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in
several areas. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities
is SECRET. Software (object code) is classified SECRET. Sensitive
elements include: F-35 Integrated Core Processor utilizing Commercial
Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Hardware and Module Design to maximize growth and
allow for efficient management of DMS and Technology Insertion, if
additional processing is needed, a second ICP will be installed in the
space reserved for that purpose, more than doubling the current
throughput and memory capacity.
3. The F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) is SECRET and
contains technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several
areas. Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is
SECRET. Software (object code) is SECRET. Sensitive elements include:
HMDS consists of the Display Management Computer-Helmet, a helmet
shell/display module, a quick disconnect integrated as part of the
ejection seat, helmet trackers and tracker processing, day- and night-
vision camera functions, and dedicated system/graphics processing. 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 (NVG). The camera video is
integrated with EO and IR imaging inputs and displayed on the pilot's
visor to provide a comprehensive night operational capability.
4. The Pilot Life Support System is SECRET and contains technology
representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas. Information
on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is SECRET. Software (object
code) is SECRET. Sensitive elements include: a measure of Pilot
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection through use of an On-
Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS); and an escape system that
provide 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.
5. The Off-Board Mission Support System is SECRET and contains
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas.
Information on performance and inherent vulnerabilities is SECRET.
Software (object code) is SECRET. Sensitive elements include: mission
planning, mission briefing, maintenance/intelligence/ tactical
debriefing, sensor/algorithm planning, EW system reprogramming, data
debrief, etc.
l. Publications: Manuals are considered SECRET as they contain
information on aircraft/system performance and inherent
vulnerabilities.
2. The JSF Reprogramming Center is classified SECRET and contains
technology representing the latest state-of-the-art in several areas.
This hardware/software facility is located in the United States and
provides F-35 customers a means to update JSF electronic warfare
databases. Sensitive elements include: EW software databases and tools
to modify these databases.
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.
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4. A determination has been made that Poland 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 are
authorized for release and export to the Government of Poland.
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