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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-67]


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.

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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 20-67 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: December 8, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

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Transmittal No. 20-67
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 *...............  $ 9.2 billion
Other...................................  $ 5.5 billion
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  Total.................................  $14.7 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Fifty (50) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft
    Eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft
    Fourteen (14) EA-18G Growler Aircraft
    One hundred sixty-six (166) F414-GE-400 Engines (144 installed and 
22 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 Reliability Trainers
    One hundred fifty (150) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical 
Missiles
    Thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training 
Missiles (CATMs)

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    Thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units
    Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units
    One hundred sixty (160) AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW)
    Two Hundred (200) AGM-158B-2B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile 
Extended Range All Up Rounds (JASSM ER AUR)
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicles (STV)
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITV)
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test Vehicles (JTV)
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile 
(JASSM) with Telemetry Instrumental Kits
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missiles (DATM)
    One hundred twenty (120) BLU-117B/B 2000LB GP Bombs
    One hundred twenty (120) KMU-556F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM)
    Three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes
    Two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainers (JDAM)
    Thirty (30) BLU-109C/B 2000LB Bombs
    Thirty (30) KMU-557F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM)
    Two (2) BLU-109(D-1)/B 2000LB Bombs
    One hundred two (102) BLU-111B/B 500LB General Purpose Bombs
    One hundred two (102) KMU-572F/B JDAM Bomb Tail Kits
    Six (6) MK-82-0,1 500LB, General Purpose Bombs, Inert
    Fifty-one (51) BLU-110B/B 1000LB General Purpose Bombs
    Fifty (50) KMU-559F/B Bomb Tail Kits
    Fifty-eight (58) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems
    Thirty-two (32) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared 
(ATFLIR)
    Thirty-two (32) Sniper Targeting Pods
    Fourteen (14) Advanced Electronic Attack Kit for EA-18G
    Sixty-five (65) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures 
Receiving Sets
    Sixty-five (65) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures Systems
    Seventy-four (74) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems 
- Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS)
    Eighty-nine (89) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
    Three hundred seventy-seven (377) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile 
Launchers
    Seventy-four (74) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor - 
Networked (DTP-N)
    Twenty-five (25) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems
    Eight (8) Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Sets
Non-MDE:
    Also included are AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array 
(AESA) radars; High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder 
(HDVR); AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG); AN/AVS-11 Night Vision 
Cueing Devices (NVCD); AN/ALE-47 Electronic Warfare Countermeasures 
Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication System; AN/APX-111 Combined 
Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoys; Launchers (LAU-115D/
A, LAU-116B/A, LAU118A); AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod; Joint 
Mission Planning System (JMPS); Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global 
Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); 
Aircraft Ferry transportation; Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Support; 
Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, FMU-139D(D-2)/B fuzes; MK84-4 2000LB General 
Purpose Inert Bombs, MK83 Bomb General Purpose Inert Bombs; KMU-557C(D-
2)/B tail kits; KMU-572C(D-2)/B tail kits; Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, 
Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-559C(D-2)/B load trainer; Wing 
Release Lanyard Assemblies; AGM-154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles, 
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; 
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: Navy (FI-P-SAC; FI-P-AAN; FI-P-AAO); Air 
Force (FI-D-YAB; FI-D-YAE; FI-D-YAJ)
    (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/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft and Weapons

    The Government of Finland has requested to buy fifty (50) F/A-18E 
Super Hornet aircraft; eight (8) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft; 
fourteen (14) EA-18G Growler aircraft; one hundred sixty-six (166) 
F414-GE-400 engines (144 installed and 22 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 Reliability Trainers; one hundred fifty (150) AIM-
9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Missiles; thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block 
II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); thirty (30) AIM-9X 
Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units; eight (8) AIM-9X Block II 
Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units; one hundred sixty (160) AGM-154C-1 
Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW); two hundred (200) AGM-158B-2B Joint 
Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range All Up Rounds (JASSM ER 
AUR); two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicles (STV); two (2) 
AGM-158B-2 JASSM Instrumented Test Vehicles (ITV); two (2) AGM-158B-2 
JASSM Jettison Test Vehicles (JTV); two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert Joint Air-
to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) with Telemetry Instrumental Kits; 
two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missiles (DATM); one 
hundred twenty (120) BLU-117B/B 2000LB GP Bombs; one hundred twenty 
(120) KMU-556F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM); three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B 
Fuzes; two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainers (JDAM); thirty (30) BLU-109C/B 
2000LB Bombs; thirty (30) KMU-557F/B Bomb Tail Kits (JDAM); two (2) 
BLU-109(D-1)/B 2000LB Bombs; one hundred two (102) BLU-111B/B 500LB 
General Purpose Bombs; one hundred two (102) KMU-572F/B JDAM Bomb Tail 
Kits; six (6) MK-82-0,1 500LB, General Purpose Bombs, Inert; fifty-one 
(51) BLU-110B/B 1000LB General Purpose Bombs; fifty (50) KMU-559F/B 
Bomb Tail Kits; fifty-eight (58) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems; thirty-two 
(32) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR); thirty-two 
(32) Sniper Targeting Pods; fourteen (14) Advanced Electronic Attack 
Kit for EA-

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18G; sixty-five (65) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures 
Receiving Sets; sixty-five (65) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures 
Systems; seventy-four (74) Multifunctional Information Distribution 
Systems - Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS); eighty-nine (89) 
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS); three hundred seventy-
seven (377) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile Launchers; seventy-four (74) AN/
AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor - Networked (DTP-N); twenty-five 
(25) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems; and eight (8) Next 
Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) sets. Also included are AN/APG-79 
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars; High Speed Video 
Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR); AN/AVS-9 Night Vision 
Goggles (NVG); AN/AVS-11 Night Vision Cueing Devices (NVCD); AN/ALE-47 
Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Systems; AN/ARC-210 Communication 
System; AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator Transponder; AN/ALE-55 Towed 
Decoys; Launchers (LAU-115D/A, LAU-116B/A, LAU118A); AN/AAQ-28(V) 
Litening Targeting Pod; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Accurate 
Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; Aircraft 
Armament Equipment (AAE); Aircraft Ferry transportation; Foreign 
Liaison Officer (FLO) Support; Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, FMU-139D(D-2)/B 
fuzes; MK84-4 2000LB General Purpose Inert Bombs, MK83 Bomb General 
Purpose Inert Bombs; KMU-557C(D-2)/B tail kits; KMU-572C(D-2)/B tail 
kits; Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-
559C(D-2)/B load trainer; Wing Release Lanyard Assemblies; AGM-154C-1 
JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles, 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; 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 $14.7 
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/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs and associated weapons 
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-18C/Ds 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 principal contractors will be The Boeing Company, St. Louis, 
MO; Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, CA; Raytheon Company, El Segundo, 
CA; Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ; General Electric, 
Lynn, MA; and Lockheed Martin, Troy, AL. 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 the assignment of 
six (6) additional U.S. contractor representatives to Finland on an 
intermittent basis for a duration of the life of the case to support 
delivery of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft and 
provide supply support management, inventory control, and equipment 
familiarization.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-67
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/A-18E Super Hornet (single seat) and F/A-18F Super Hornet 
and EA-18G Growler (dual seat), twin engine, multi-mission fighter/
attack aircraft that can operate from either aircraft carriers or land 
bases. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fills a variety of 
roles and provides air superiority, fighter escort, suppression of 
enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control, close and deep 
air support, and day and night strike missions.
    a. The AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar 
System provides the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft 
with all-weather, multi-mission capability for performing Air-to-Air 
and Air-to-Ground targeting and attack. Air-to-Air modes provide the 
capability for all-aspect target detection, long-range search and 
track, automatic target acquisition, and tracking of multiple targets. 
Air-to-Surface attack modes provide high-resolution ground mapping 
navigation, weapon delivery, and sensor cueing.
    b. The AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Set 
provides the F/A-18E/F aircrew with radar threat warnings by detecting 
and evaluating friendly and hostile radar frequency threat emitters and 
providing identification and status information about the emitters to 
on-board Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment and the aircrew. The 
Operational Flight Program (OFP) and User Data Files (UDF) used in the 
AN/ALR-67(V)3 contain threat parametric data used to identify and 
establish priority of detected radar emitters.
    c. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System is a threat-
adaptive dispensing system that dispenses chaff, flares, and expendable 
jammers for self-protection against airborne and ground-based Radio 
Frequency (RF) and Infrared threats. The Operational Flight Program 
(OFP) and Mission Data Files (MDF) used in the AN/ALE-47 contain 
algorithms used to calculate the best defense against specific threats.
    d. The AN/ALQ-214 is an advanced airborne Integrated Defensive 
Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) programmable modular automated 
system capable of intercepting, identifying, processing received radar 
signals (pulsed and continuous) and applying an optimum countermeasures 
technique in the direction of the radar signal, thereby improving 
individual aircraft probability of survival from a variety of Surface-
to-Air and Air-to-Air Radio Frequency (RF) threats. The system operates 
in a standalone or Electronic Warfare (EW) suite mode. In the EW suite 
mode, the AN/ALQ-214 operates in a fully coordinated mode with the 
towed dispensable decoy, Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), and the onboard 
radar in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in a coordinated, non-interference 
manner sharing information for enhanced information. The AN/ALQ-214 was 
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high-density Electromagnetic Hostile Environment with the ability to 
identify and counter a wide variety of multiple threats, including 
those with Doppler characteristics.
    e. The AN/APX-111 Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT) with the 
Conformal Antenna System (CAS) is a complete MARK-XII identification 
system compatible with Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Modes 1, 2, 
3/A, C and 4 (secure). A single slide-in module that can be customized 
to the unique cryptographic functions for a specific country provides 
the systems secure mode capabilities. As a transponder, the CIT is 
capable or replying to interrogation modes 1, 2, 3/A C (altitude) and 
secure mode 4. The requirement is to upgrade Finland's Combined 
Interrogator Transponder (CIT) AN/APX-111 (V) IFF system software to 
implement Mode Select (Mode S) capabilities. Beginning in early 2005 
EUROCONTROL mandated the civil community in Europe to transition to a 
Mode S only system and for all aircraft to be compliant by 2009. The 
Mode S Beacon System is a combined data link and Secondary Surveillance 
Radar (SSR) system that was standardized in 1985 by the International 
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Mode S provides air surveillance 
using a data link with a permanent unique aircraft address. Selective 
Interrogation provides higher data integrity, reduced Radio Frequency 
(RF) interference levels, increased air traffic capacity, and adds air-
to-ground data link.
    f. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a modified 
HGU-55/P helmet that incorporates a visor-projected Heads-Up Display 
(HUD) to cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air and ground targets. In 
close combat, a pilot must currently align the aircraft to shoot at a 
target. JHMCS allows the pilot to simply look at a target to shoot. 
This system projects visual targeting and aircraft performance 
information on the back of the helmet's visor, enabling the pilot to 
monitor this information without interrupting his field of view through 
the cockpit canopy, the system uses a magnetic transmitter unit fixed 
to the pilot's seat and a magnetic field probe mounted on the helmet to 
define helmet pointing positioning. A Helmet Vehicle Interface (HVI) 
interacts with the aircraft system bus to provide signal generation for 
the helmet display. This provides significant improvement for close 
combat targeting and engagement.
    g. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) will provide mission 
planning capability for support of military aviation operations. It 
will also provide support for unit-level mission planning for all 
phases of military flight operations and have the capability to provide 
necessary mission data for the aircrew. JMPS will support the 
downloading of data to electronics data transfer devices for transfer 
to aircraft and weapon systems. A JMPS for a specific aircraft type 
will consist of basic planning tools called the Joint Mission Planning 
Environment (JMPE) mated with a Unique Planning Component (UPC) 
provided by the aircraft program. In addition, UPCs will be required 
for specific weapons, communication devices, and moving map displays. 
The JMPS will be tailored to the specific releasable configuration for 
the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.
    h. The AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) provide imagery 
sufficient for an aviator to complete night time missions down to 
starlight and extreme low light conditions. The AN/AVS-9 is designed to 
satisfy the F/A-18E/F mission requirements for covert night combat, 
engagement, and support. The third generation light amplification tubes 
provide a high-performance, image-intensification system for optimized 
F/A-18E/F and EA-18G night flying at terrain-masking altitudes.
    i. The AN/AVS-11 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) is capable of high 
resolution imaging. This capability allows reduced visibility weapon 
delivery. While the NVCD hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, this item requires 
Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM).
    j. The AN/ALE-55 Towed Decoy improves aircraft survivability by 
providing an enhanced, coordinated onboard/off-board countermeasure 
response to enemy threats.
    k. The Multifunctional Informational Distribution System (MIDS) 
Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) a secure data and voice 
communication network using Link-16 architecture. The system provides 
enhanced situational awareness, positive identification of participants 
within the network, secure fighter-to-fighter connectivity, secure 
voice capability, and ARN-118 TACAN functionality. It provides three 
major functions: Air Control, Wide Area Surveillance, and Fighter-to-
Fighter. The MIDS JTRS can be used to transfer data in Air-to-Air, Air-
to-Surface, and Air-to-Ground scenarios. The MIDS Enhanced Interference 
Blanking Unit (EIBU) provides validation and verification of equipment 
and concept. EIBU enhances input/output signal capacity of the MIDS 
JTRS and addresses parts obsolescence.
    l. LAU-127E/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable F/A-18E/F 
Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. It provides the 
electrical and mechanical interface between the missile and launch 
aircraft as well as the two-way data transfer between missile and 
cockpit controls and displays to support preflight orientation and 
control circuits to prepare and launch the missile.
    m. Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) also 
includes Key Loading Installation and Facility Charges. The ANAV is a 
24-channel SAASM based pulse-per-second GPS receiver built for next 
generation GPS technology.
    n. The AN/ARC-210 Radio's Line-of-sight data transfer rates up to 
80 kb/s in a 25 kHz channel creating high-speed communication of 
critical situational awareness information for increased mission 
effectiveness. Software that is reprogrammable in the field via Memory 
Loader/Verifier Software making flexible use for multiple missions. The 
AN/ARC-210 has embedded software with programmable cryptography for 
secure communications.
    o. AN/PYQ-10(C) is the next generation of the currently fielded AN/
CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device (DTD). The AN/PYQ-10(C) provides automated, 
secure and user-friendly methods for managing and distributing 
cryptographic key material, Signal Operating Instructions (SOI), and 
Electronic Protection data. This course introduces some of the basic 
components and activities associated with the AN/PYQ-10(C) in addition 
to hands-on training. Learners will become familiar with the security 
features of the SKL, practice the initial setup of the SKL, and will 
receive and distribute electronic keys using the SKL.
    p. KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor Mode 4/Mode 5 Identify Friend or 
Foe (IFF) Crypto applique includes aircraft installs and initial 
spares, to ensure proper identification of aircraft during coalition 
efforts. The KIV-78 provides cryptographic and time-of-day services for 
a Mark XIIA (Mode 4 and Mode 5) IFF Combined Interrogator/Transponder 
(CIT), individual interrogator, and individual transponder.
    q. Data Transfer Unit (DTU) with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground 
Encryption Device (GED). The DTU (MU-1164(C)/A) has an embedded DAR-
400EX and the GED (DI-12(C)/A) has an embedded DAR-400ES. Both versions 
of the DAR-400 are Type 1 devices.
    r. High Speed Video Network (HSVN) Digital Video Recorder (HDVR) 
with CRYPTO Type 1 and Ground Encryption Device (GED). The HDVR

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has an embedded DAR-400EX and the GED has an embedded DAR-400ES. Both 
versions of the DAR-400 are Type 1 devices.
    s. The Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) pod is 
a multi-sensor, electro-optical targeting pod incorporating infrared, 
low-light television camera, laser range finder/target designator, and 
laser spot tracker. It is used to provide navigation and targeting for 
military aircraft in adverse weather and using precision-guided weapons 
such as laser-guided bombs. It offers much greater target resolution 
and imagery accuracy than previous systems.
    t. The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a long wave infrared 
targeting pod in an external fuel tank outer mold and carried on the 
centerline station. The IRST has an upgraded infrared receiver and 
processor to provide full system capability.
    u. The Distributed Targeting Processor - Networked (DTP-N) will 
host the geo-location capability previously resident in the DTS, 
providing increased memory and speed, improving overall functionality. 
DTP-N enabled geo-registration and targeting enhancements, when used in 
conjunction with the advanced networking capabilities, will provide 
near real-time dissemination of actionable warfighting data thereby 
reducing kill chain times.
    v. The M61A2 20MM Gun is a hydraulically, electrically or 
pneumatically driven, six-barrel, air-cooled, electrically fired 
Gatling-style rotary cannon which fires 20MM rounds at an extremely 
high rate. The M61 and its derivatives have been the principal cannon 
armament of United States military fixed-wing aircraft.
    w. The F414-GE-400 Engines is a 22,000-pound class afterburning 
turbofan engine. The engine features an axial compressor with 3 fan 
stages and 7 high-pressure compressor stages, and 1 high-pressure and 1 
low-pressure turbine stage. It incorporates advanced technology with 
the proven design base and features a Full Authority Digital Engine 
Control (FADEC) system - to provide the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with a 
durable, reliable, and easy-to-maintain engine.
    x. LAU-115D/A is a rail Launcher designed to enable F/A-18E/F Super 
Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. The launcher is suspended 
from the bomb rack on wing stations. The LAU-127 launchers may be 
attached to the sides of the LAU-115 for carriage missiles.
    y. LAU-116B/A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable F/A-18E/F 
Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. Two launchers, one 
left hand and one right hand, are installed in the underside of the 
aircraft fuselage at stations 4 and 6. The launchers are recessed in 
cavities within the aircraft fuselage, allowing the missiles to be semi 
recessed for aerodynamic purposes. Both versions of the LAU-116 are 
ejection launchers.
    z. LAU-118A Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable F/A-18E/F 
Super Hornet aircraft to carry and launch missiles. It provides the 
electrical and mechanical interface between the missile and launch 
aircraft, as well as the two-way data transfer between missile and 
cockpit controls and displays to support preflight orientation and 
control circuits to prepare and launch the missile.
    aa. The Advanced Electronic Attack Kit for the EA-18G Growler 
consists of the ALQ-218(V)2 Tactical Jamming Receiver, ALQ-227(V)1 
Communication Countermeasure Set, CN-1717/A Interference Cancellation 
System, CP-2640/ALQ Electronic Attack Unit, R-2674(C)/A Joint Tactical 
Terminal Receiver (JTTR) and associated hardware required for 
installation.
    bb. Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Sets provides a mid-
band jamming capability for the EA-18G. On aircraft, two NGJ-MB pods, 
referred to as a shipset, work in conjunction with one another to 
provide full-uninterrupted azimuth coverage. NGJ-MB is designed to 
operate as a symmetric loadout, with one each on stations 3 and 9.
    cc. The SNIPER Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-optical targeting pod 
incorporating infrared, low-light television camera, laser rangefinder/
target designator, and laser spot tracker. It is used to provide 
navigation and targeting for military aircraft in adverse weather and 
using precision-guided weapons such as laser-guided bombs. It offers 
much greater target resolution and imagery accuracy than previous 
systems.
    dd. AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Targeting Pod is a multi-sensor, electro-
optical targeting pod incorporating infrared, low-light television 
camera, laser rangefinder/target designator, and laser spot tracker. It 
significantly increases the combat effectiveness of the aircraft curing 
day night and other weather conditions in the attack of air and ground 
missions. The targeting pod contains high resolution forward looking 
infrared sensors that displays and infrared image of the target to the 
aircrew.
    ee. Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs) are designed for the F/A-18E/
F Super Hornet as small explosive devices used to eject stores from 
launched devices, actuate other explosive systems, or provide 
initiation for aircrew escape devices. Propellant Actuated Devices 
(PADs) are a tool or specialized mechanized device or gas generator 
system that is activated by a propellant or releases or directs work 
through a propellant charge. Weapons release, aircraft ejection, life 
support, and fire-suppression systems are some facets that rely heavily 
on CADs and PADs.
    ff. Books and Other Publications includes flight manuals, technical 
manuals and support of technical data and updates, release and 
distribution of classified publications for the operation and/or 
maintenance of the F/A-18E/F aircraft or systems.
    gg. Software provides for initial design and development of the 
Electronic Warfare Software suite which encompasses AN/ALQ-214, AN/ALE-
47, ALE-55, ALR-67, as part of the System Configuration Set (SCS) 
builds.
    hh. Technical Data provides for the F/A-18E/F post-production of 
classified test reports and other related documentation.
    ii. Training Aide and Devices provides for upgraded classified 
lessons, hardware and installation for the Tactical Operational Flight 
Trainers (TOFT), Low Cost Trainers (LCT), Aircrew courseware and spares 
for delivery and installation of Systems Configuration Sets (SCS).
    2. The AIM-9X Block II 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-
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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 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/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.
    3. 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. 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. The BRU and the MAP are not further described here. Two other 
operable configurations, two maintenance training configurations, and 
two containers of the system 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 fuzes. All other flight control, guidance, data-link, and seeker 
functions are representative of the SDB II AUR.
    b. SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCVs), 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. The CCV is a flight capable 
representative of the SDB II AUR but has not yet been approved for 
release from any aircraft. Since all other flight control, guidance, 
data-link, and seeker functions are representative of the SDB II AUR, 
with flight release approval, this configuration could be used for any 
purpose where an inert round without telemetry or termination 
capability would be useful.
    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, or any classified or hazardous 
material. It is not flight certified.
    d. The SDB II Practical Explosive Ordinance 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, classified or hazardous material. It is not 
flight certified.
    e. The SDB II single round container, nomenclature CNU-714/U, is 
airtight sealable and contains a BIT harness assembly that allows for 
BIT testing and software reprogramming without the need for removing 
the cover assembly. The base assembly contains a humidity indicator, a 
breather valve, and a desiccant port/BIT access cover on the aft side 
of the container. There are also two forklift pockets located on the 
base assembly. Internally, the CNU-714/U contains separate upper and 
lower cradle assemblies. The lower cradle assembly is attached to the 
base assembly on top of four wire rope shock insulators, which provide 
shock isolation during transport. The upper cradle assembly provides an 
interface with standard Air Force loading equipment. The CNU-714/U 
lower cradle assembly contains indexing blocks that allow multiple 
lower cradle assemblies to be placed on the ground, side-by-side, for 
quick loading of a BRU-61.
    f. The SDB II dual round container, nomenclature CNU-715/U, is 
airtight sealable and contains two BIT harness assemblies that allow 
for BIT testing and software reprogramming without the need for 
removing the cover assembly. The base assembly contains a breather 
valve and a desiccant port/BIT access cover on the aft side of the 
container. The dual container has two separate lower cradle assemblies. 
Each lower cradle assembly is attached to the base assembly on top of 
four wire rope shock insulators, which provide shock isolation during 
transport. The lower cradles of the CNU-715/U are not detachable from 
the base assembly. The cover assembly contains a humidity indicator and 
four latch assemblies to aid in the stacking of CNU-715/U containers on 
top of each other. There are also two sets of forklift pockets, 
laterally and longitudinally, located on the base assembly.
    4. 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-

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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. Classification of the technical data and 
information on the AGM-158's performance, capabilities, systems, 
subsystems, operations, and maintenance will range from UNCLASSIFIED to 
SECRET.
    a. The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) 
software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing assets are required for software 
development, integration, and test in the lab environment as well as 
ground mount operations before STV or Live Fire assets can be loaded on 
the aircraft to execute Airworthiness, Flight Test, and Live Fire 
events. These assets are for testing in the contiguous United States 
and will not be exported. Software development will be to the extent 
necessary to produce Engineering Releases needed to conduct 
airworthiness, integration and live fire testing. Testing equipment is 
CLASSIFIED.
    b. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Separation Test Vehicle (STV) is equipped 
with Intelligent Test Instrumentation Kit (iTIK). These assets will be 
used as part of the airworthiness data collection process to ensure 
safe separation of the munition from the aircraft. These missiles will 
be handled and stored in custom individual containers. These two (2) 
missiles are for testing in the contiguous United States and will not 
be exported. Software development will be to the extent necessary to 
produce Engineering Releases needed to conduct airworthiness, 
integration and live fire testing.
    c. The AGM-158B-2 (JASSM) Instrumented Test Vehicle (ITV) is 
equipped with iTIK. This asset will be utilized to capture flight data 
information in a ``Captive Carry`` configuration. The information 
collected will ensure the munition can be safely carried and is 
required as part of the airworthiness process prior to launch of the 
STV, JTV, and the Live Fire asset. These missiles will be handled and 
stored in custom individual containers. This missile is for testing in 
the contiguous United States and will not be exported. Software 
development will be to the extent necessary to produce Engineering 
Releases needed to conduct airworthiness, integration and live fire 
testing.
    d. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Jettison Test Vehicle (JTV) is not equipped 
with an iTIK. These assets will be used as part of the airworthiness 
data collection process to ensure safe jettison of the munition from 
the aircraft. These missiles will be handled and stored in custom 
individual containers. These two (2) missiles are for testing in the 
contiguous United States and will not be exported. Software development 
will be to the extent necessary to produce Engineering Releases needed 
to conduct airworthiness, integration and live fire testing.
    e. The AGM-158B-2 JASSM Maintenance Training Missile (DATM) is a 
missile for maintenance (Weapon Load Crew) training with container.
    5. The GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 2,000-lb 
Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided 
precision air-to-ground munition. The GBU-31 consists of a KMU-556 
warhead specific tail kit, and MK-84 bomb body.
    6. The GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 500-lb 
Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided 
precision air-to-ground munition. The GBU-38 consists of a KMU-572 
warhead specific tail kit, and MK-82 bomb body.
    7. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) is a 500-
lb JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities of the JDAM guidance 
tail it and adds a precision laser guidance set. The LJDAM gives the 
weapon system an optional semi-active laser guidance in addition to the 
Internal Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) 
guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike moving 
targets. The GBU-54 consists of a laser guidance set, KMU-572 warhead 
specific tail kit, and MK-82 bomb body.
    8. The AGM-154 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 JSOW C and C-1 utilize GPS/INS guidance 
and an uncooled imaging infrared 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 datalink 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).
    The JSOW incorporates components, software, and technical design 
information that are considered sensitive. The following JSOW-C 
components being conveyed by the proposed sale include the GPS/INS, IIR 
seeker, INS OFP software and missile operational characteristics and 
performance data. These elements are essential to the ability of the 
JSOW-C missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide range 
of operational, tactical, and environmental conditions.
    9. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    10. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain 
knowledge of the specific hardware or 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.
    11. 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 furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    12. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Finland.

[FR Doc. 2020-27295 Filed 12-10-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P


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