[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 239 (Friday, December 11, 2020)]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-27291]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-66]


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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#771c16051a165913591d181559141e01371a161e1b591a1e1b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fa919b88979bd49ed4909598d499938cba979b9396d4979396">[email protected]</span></a> 
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 20-66 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.


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    Dated: December 8, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-66
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*................  $ 8.4 billion
Other...................................  $ 4.1 billion
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  Total.................................  $12.5 billion
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Sixty-four (64) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter CTOL Aircraft
    Sixty-six (66) Pratt & Whitney F-135 Engines (64 installed and 2 
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 Vehicles (CCV)
    One hundred fifty (150) Sidewinder, AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) 
Tactical Missiles
    Thirty-two (32) Sidewinder, AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Captive Air 
Training Missiles (CATMs)
    Thirty (30) AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder Tactical Guidance 
Units
    Eight (8) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units
    One hundred (100) AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapon (JSOW-C1) 
Tactical Missiles
    Two hundred (200) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended 
Range (JASSM-ER) AGM-158B-2 Missiles
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Separation Test Vehicles
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Instrumented Test Vehicles
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Jettison Test Vehicles
    Two (2) AGM-158B-2 Inert JASSM w/Intelligent Telemetry 
Instrumentation Kits
    Two (2) AGM-158 Dummy Air Training Missiles
    One hundred twenty (120) KMU-556 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
    Three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes
    Two (2) KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainer JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
    Thirty (30) KMU-557 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31
    One hundred fifty (150) KMU-572 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-38/54
    One hundred twenty (120) BLU-117, General Purpose Bomb
    Thirty-two (32) BLU-109, General Purpose Bomb
    One hundred fifty (150) BLU-111, General Purpose Bomb
    Six (6) MK-82, Inert Bomb
    One (1) FMU-139D/B (D-1) Inert Fuze
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); Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN); Air System Training 
Devices; Weapons Employment Capability and other Subsystems, Features, 
and Capabilities; F-35 unique infrared flares; reprogramming center 
access; F-35 Performance Based Logistics; software development/
integration; aircraft ferry and tanker support; Detector Laser DSU-38A/
B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 40 
inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers 
(WLCT); GBU-53/B SDB II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal System 
Trainers (PEST); AGM-154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles; AGM-154C-1 
JSOW 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; 
integration of the Joint Strike Missile; 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: Air Force (FI-D-SAB; FI-D-YAB, FI-D-YAE, 
FI-D-YAJ); Navy (FI-P-AAQ, FI-P-AAS)
    (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-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft with Air-to-Air Missiles 
and Air-to-Ground Precision Guided Munitions

    The Government of Finland has requested to buy sixty-four (64) F-35 
Joint Strike Fighter CTOL aircraft; sixty-six (66) Pratt & Whitney F-
135 engines (64 installed and 2 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 Vehicles (CCV); one hundred fifty (150) Sidewinder AIM-9X 
Block II+ (Plus) Tactical Missiles; thirty-two (32) Sidewinder AIM-9X 
Block II+ (Plus) Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); thirty (30) 
AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units; eight (8) 
AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units; one hundred (100) AGM-
154C-1 Joint Stand Off Weapon (JSOW-C1) Tactical Missiles; two hundred 
(200) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) 
AGM-158B-2 Missiles; two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Separation Test 
Vehicles; two (2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Instrumented Test Vehicles; two 
(2) AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER Jettison Test Vehicles; two (2) AGM-158B-2 
Inert JASSM w/Intelligent Telemetry Instrumentation Kits; two (2) AGM-
158 Dummy Air Training Missiles; one hundred twenty (120) KMU-556 JDAM 
Guidance Kits for GBU-31; three hundred (300) FMU-139D/B Fuzes; two (2) 
KMU-556(D-2)/B Trainer JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31; thirty (30) KMU-
557 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-31; one hundred fifty (150) KMU-572 JDAM 
Guidance Kits for GBU-38/54; one hundred twenty (120) BLU-117, General 
Purpose Bombs; thirty-two (32) BLU-109, General Purpose Bomb; one 
hundred fifty (150) BLU-111, General Purpose Bomb; six (6) MK-82, Inert 
Bomb; one (1) FMU-139D/B (D-1) Inert Fuze. Also included are Electronic 
Warfare Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computer and 
Intelligence/Communications, Navigational, and Identification (C4I/
CNI); Autonomic Logistics Global Support System (ALGS); Operational 
Data Integrated Network (ODIN); Air System Training Devices; Weapons 
Employment Capability and other Subsystems, Features, and Capabilities; 
F-35 unique infrared flares; reprogramming center access; F-35 
Performance Based Logistics; software

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development/integration; aircraft ferry and tanker support; Detector 
Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer 
(JDAM), 40 inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew 
Trainers (WLCT); GBU-53/B SDB II Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
System Trainers (PEST); AGM-154C-1 JSOW Captive Flight Vehicles; AGM-
154C-1 JSOW 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; 
integration of the Joint Strike Missile; 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 $12.5 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-35s and associated missiles and munitions 
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-18s 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 prime contractors will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 
Fort Worth, TX; Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, CT; 
The Boeing Company, St. Charles, MO; and Raytheon Missiles and Defense, 
Tucson, AZ. 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 multiple trips to 
Finland 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 Finland 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. 20-66
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-35A Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft is a 
single-seat, singleengine, all-weather, stealth, fifth-generation, 
multirole aircraft. The F-35A CTOL contains sensitive technology 
including the low observable airframe/outer mold line, the Pratt and 
Whitney F135 engine, AN/APG-81 radar, an integrated core processor 
central computer, a mission systems/electronic warfare suite, a 
multiple sensor suite, technical data/documentation, and associated 
software. Sensitive elements of the F-35A are also included in 
operational flight and maintenance trainers. Sensitive and classified 
elements of the F-35A CTOL aircraft include hardware, accessories, 
components, and associated software for the following major subsystems:
    a. The Pratt and Whitney F135 engine is a single 40,000-lb thrust 
class engine designed for 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.
    b. The AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) is a 
high processing power/high transmission power electronic array capable 
of detecting air and ground targets from a greater distance than 
mechanically scanned array radars. It also contains a synthetic 
aperture radar (SAR), which creates high-resolution ground maps and 
provides weather data to the pilot, and provides air and ground tracks 
to the mission system, which uses it as a component to fuse sensor 
data.
    c. The Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) provides long-range 
detection and tracking as well as an infrared search and track (IRST) 
and forward-looking infrared (FLIR) capability for precision tracking, 
weapons delivery, and bomb damage assessment (BDA). The EOTS replaces 
multiple separate internal or podded systems typically found on legacy 
aircraft.
    d. The Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) provides 
the pilot with full spherical coverage for air-to-air and air-to-ground 
threat awareness, day/night vision enhancements, a fire control 
capability, and precision tracking of wingmen/friendly aircraft. The 
EODAS provides data directly to the pilot's helmet as well as the 
mission system.
    e. The Electronic Warfare (EW) system is a reprogrammable, 
integrated system that 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.
    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, anti-jam 
voice and data communications, precision radio navigation and landing 
capability, self-identification, beyond visual range target 
identification, and connectivity to off-board sources of information. 
It also includes an inertial navigation and global positioning system 
(GPS) for precise location information. The functionality is tightly 
integrated within the mission system to enhance efficiency.
    g. The aircraft C4I/CNI system includes two data links, the Multi-
Function Advanced Data Link (MADL) and Link 16. The MADL is designed 
specifically for the F-35 and allows for stealthy communications 
between F-35s. Link 16 data link equipment allows the F-35 to 
communicate with legacy aircraft using widely-distributed J-series 
message protocols.
    h. The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Global Sustainment (ALGS) 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 
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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 predictive maintenance of vital 
components.
    i. The F-35 Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) provides an 
intelligent information infrastructure that binds all the key concepts 
of ALGS into an effective support system. ODIN establishes the 
appropriate interfaces among the F-35 Air Vehicle, the warfighter, the 
training system, government information technology (IT) systems, and 
supporting commercial enterprise systems. Additionally, ODIN provides a 
comprehensive tool for data collection and analysis, decision support 
and action tracking.
    j. The F-35 Training System includes several training devices to 
provide integrated training for pilots and maintainers. The pilot 
training devices include a Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Deployable 
Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT). The maintainer training devices 
include an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Trainer (ASMT), Ejection System 
Maintenance Trainer (ESMT), Outer Mold Line (OML) Lab, Flexible Linear 
Shaped Charge (FLSC) Trainer, F135 Engine Module Trainer, 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).
    k. Other subsystems, features, and capabilities include the F-35's 
low observable air frame, Integrated Core Processor (ICP) Central 
Computer, Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), Pilot Life Support 
System (PLSS), Off-Board Mission Support (OMS) System and publications/
maintenance manuals. 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. The 
PLSS provides a measure of Pilot Chemical, Biological, and Radiological 
Protection through use of an OnBoard Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS); 
and an escape system that provides 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. The OMS provides a mission planning, 
mission briefing, and a maintenance/intelligence/tactical debriefing 
platform for the F-35.
    2. The Reprogramming Center is located in the United States and 
provides F-35 customers a means to update F-35 electronic warfare 
databases.
    3. 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-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. Purchase 
will include test and training missiles.
    4. The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) is used by the 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 (IIR) 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 data link 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).
    5. The AIM-9X Block II+ (Plus) 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-
launch functions as well as realistic 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+ (Plus) 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). 
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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.
    6. The GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 2,000 pound 
Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) guided 
precision air to ground munition. The GBU-31 has two JDAM tailkit 
variants, KMU-556 and the KMU-557. Each tailkit is bomb body specific. 
The KMU-556 is assembled to the MK-84 or BLU-117 bomb body to make the 
GBU-31v1, and the KMU-557 is assembled with BLU-109 bomb body to make 
the GBU-31v3.
    7. The GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a 500 pound 
INS/GPS guided precision air to ground munition. The GBU-38 consists of 
a KMU-572 bomb body specific tail kit, and MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb body.
    8. The GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) is a 500 
pound JDAM which incorporates all the capabilities of the JDAM guidance 
tail kit and adds a precision laser guidance set. The LJDAM gives the 
weapon system an optional semi-active laser guidance in addition to 
INS/GPS guidance. This provides the optional capability to strike 
moving targets. The GBU-54 consists of a DSU-38 laser guidance set, and 
a KMU-572 bomb body specific tail kit, and MK-82 or BLU-111 bomb body.
    9. 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 from 
a standoff range. 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. Two other operable configurations and 
two maintenance training configurations 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 fuses. All other flight control, guidance, data-link, and seeker 
functions are representative of the SDB II AUR.
    b. SDB II Captive Carry Vehicles (CCV), 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.
    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, any sensitive components, or 
hazardous material. It is not flight certified.
    d. The SDB II Practical Explosive Ordnance 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, any sensitive components, or hazardous 
material. It is not flight certified.
    10. The highest level of classification of information included in 
this potential sale is SECRET.
    11. 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.
    12. 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 furthering U.S. foreign policy and national security 
objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    13. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Finland.

[FR Doc. 2020-27291 Filed 12-10-20; 8:45 am]
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