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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-34]


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 20-34 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 25, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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BILLING CODE 5001-06-C
Transmittal No. 20-34
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 Switzerland.
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $4.155 billion
Other...................................  $3.297 billion
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  Total.................................  $7.452 billion
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Thirty-six (36) F/A-18E Super Hornet Aircraft
    Seventy-two (72) F414-GE-400 Engines (Installed)
    Four (4) F/A-18F Super Hornet Aircraft
    Eight (8) F414-GE-400 Engines (Installed)
    Sixteen (16) F414-GE-400 Engines (Spares)
    Forty-four (44) M61A2 20MM Gun Systems
    Twenty-five (25) Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared 
(ATFLIR)
    Fifty-five (55) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures 
Receiving Sets
    Fifty-five (55) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures Systems
    Forty-eight (48) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems--
Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS)
    Forty-eight (48) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
    Two hundred sixty-four (264) LAU-127E/A Guided Missile Launchers
    Forty-eight (48) AN/AYK-29 Distributed Targeting Processor--
Networked (DTP-N)
    Twenty-seven (27) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems
    Forty (40) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Missiles
    Fifty (50) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles 
(CATMs)
    Six (6) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Special Air Training Missiles 
(NATMs)
    Four (4) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units
    Ten (10) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM Guidance Units
    Eighteen (18) KMU-572 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU-54
    Twelve (12) Bomb MK-82 500LB, General Purpose
    Twelve (12) Bomb MK-82, Inert
    Twelve (12) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) All-Up Round 
(AUR)
    Eight (8) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test Vehicle (GTV)

    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

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Vision Cueing Device (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); Training Aids, Devices and Spares; 
Technical Data Engineering Change Proposals; Avionics Software Support; 
Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); 
Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; 
KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); 
Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/PADs); 
Technical Publications; AN/PYQ-10C Simple Key Loader (SKL); Aircraft 
Spares; other support equipment; Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); 
aircraft ferry; transportation costs; other technical assistance; 
engineering technical assistance; contractor engineering technical 
support; logistics technical assistance; Repair of Repairables (RoR); 
aircrew and maintenance training; contractor logistics support; flight 
test services; Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) support; auxiliary fuel 
tanks, system integration and testing; software development/
integration; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. For AIM-9X: Containers; missile support and test equipment; 
provisioning; spare and repair parts; personnel training and training 
equipment; publications and technical data; and U.S. Government and 
contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support. 
For GBU-53/B SDB II and GBU-54: Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector 
Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, FMU-139D/B Fuze, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 
40-inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers 
(WLCT); weapons containers; munitions support and test equipment; 
spares and repair parts; repair and return support; personnel training 
and training equipment; 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 (SZ-P-SAZ, SZ-P-LAZ, SZ-P-SBZ); Air 
Force.
    (SZ-D-YAD).
    (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 30, 2020.
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Switzerland--F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft and Weapons

    The Government of Switzerland has requested to buy up to thirty-six 
(36) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft; seventy-two (72) F414-GE-400 
engines (installed); four (4) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft; eight (8) 
F414-GE-400 engines (installed); sixteen (16) F414-GE-400 engines 
(spares); forty-four (44) M61A2 20MM gun systems; twenty-five (25) 
Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR)/other targeting 
pod; fifty-five (55) AN/ALR-67(V)3 Electric Warfare Countermeasures 
Receiving sets; fifty-five (55) AN/ALQ-214 Integrated Countermeasures 
systems; forty-eight (48) Multifunctional Information Distribution 
Systems--Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS); forty-eight (48) 
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS); two hundred sixty-four 
(264) LAU-127E/A guided missile launchers; forty-eight (48) AN/AYK-29 
Distributed Targeting Processor--Networked (DTP-N); twenty-seven (27) 
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems; forty (40) AIM-9X Block II 
Sidewinder tactical missiles; fifty (50) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder 
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); six (6) AIM-9X Block II 
Sidewinder Special Air Training Missiles (NATMs); four (4) AIM-9X Block 
II Sidewinder tactical guidance units; ten (10) AIM-9X Block II 
Sidewinder CATM guidance units; eighteen (18) KMU-572 JDAM Guidance 
Kits for GBU-54; twelve (12) Bomb MK-82 500LB, General Purpose; twelve 
(12) Bomb MK-82, Inert; twelve (12) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II 
(SDB II) All-Up Round (AUR); and eight (8) GBU-53/B SDB II Guided Test 
Vehicle (GTV). 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 Device (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); Training Aids, Devices and Spares; 
Technical Data Engineering Change Proposals; Avionics Software Support; 
Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); Data Transfer Unit (DTU); 
Accurate Navigation (ANAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation; 
KIV-78 Dual Channel Encryptor, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); 
Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CADs/PADs); 
Technical Publications; AN/PYQ-10C Simple Key Loader (SKL); Aircraft 
Spares; other support equipment; Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE); 
aircraft ferry; transportation costs; other technical assistance; 
engineering technical assistance; contractor engineering technical 
support; logistics technical assistance; Repair of Repairables (RoR); 
aircrew and maintenance training; contractor logistics support; flight 
test services; Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) support; auxiliary fuel 
tanks, system integration and testing; software development/
integration; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. For AIM-9X: containers; missile support and test equipment; 
provisioning; spare and repair parts; personnel training and training 
equipment; publications and technical data; and U.S. Government and 
contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support. 
For GBU-53/B SDB II and GBU-54: Detector Laser DSU-38A/B, Detector 
Laser DSU-38A(D-2)/B, FMU-139D/B Fuze, KMU-572(D-2)/B Trainer (JDAM), 
40-inch Wing Release Lanyard; GBU-53/B SDB II Weapon Load Crew Trainers 
(WLCT); weapons containers; munitions support and test equipment; 
spares and repair parts; repair and return support; personnel training 
and training equipment; 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 $7.452 billion.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
friendly European nation that continues to be an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Switzerland's capability to meet 
current and future threats. Switzerland currently operates the Boeing 
F/A-18C/D, but that aircraft is reaching end-of-life and will be 
replaced by the winner of Switzerland's New Fighter Aircraft 
competition, for which the F/A-18E/F is being considered. The primary 
missions of the aircraft and associated weapons will be policing the 
airspace above Switzerland and providing national

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defense capabilities. Switzerland 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 The Boeing Company, St. Charles, MO. This proposal is 
being offered in the context of a competition. The purchaser typically 
requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations 
between the purchaser and the contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
six (6) additional U.S. contractor representatives to Switzerland on an 
intermittent basis for a duration of the life of the case to support 
delivery of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet 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. 20-34 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/F Super Hornet is a single-seat and two-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 
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 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 
designed to operate in a 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 Switzerland'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.
    h. The AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) provide imagery 
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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 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 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)/or 
other targeting 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 Engine 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. Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs) are designed for the F/A-18E/
F Super Hornet as small explosive devices used

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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.
    bb. 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.
    cc. 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.
    dd. Technical Data provides for the F/A-18E/F post-production of 
classified test reports and other related documentation.
    ee. 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).
    ff. 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.
    gg. 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.
    hh. AIM-9X BLK II Special Air Training Missile (NATM) is a live 
flight test and training missile, with functioning GU and RM, designed 
for ignition and separation. The NATM is similar to the AIM-9X BLK II 
Tactical missile except the WDU-17/B Warhead is replaced with a 
Telemetry Section (TM) for streaming data to a ground station during 
flight and may be fired with or without a target. The telemetry cable 
is previously connected between the GU and Target Detector (TD). An 
Active Optical Target Detector (AOTD) and Telemetry cable is connected 
between the TD and TM. The Electronic Safety and Arming Device (ESAD) 
is replaced with an ESAD simulator.
    ii. 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.
    jj. 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.
    kk. 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.
    ll. 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.
    mm. 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.
    nn. 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 the 
Inertial 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.
    oo. 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) to 
autonomously search, acquire, track, and defeat targets. The SDB II 
employs a multi-effects warhead (Blast, Fragmentation, and 
ShapedCharge) for maximum lethality against armored and soft targets. 
The SDB II weapon system consists of the AUR weapon; a 4-place common 
carriage system; and mission planning system application.
    pp. SDB II Guided Test Vehicles (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.

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    qq. SDB II Captive Carry Reliability Test (CCRT) vehicles are an 
SDB II configuration primarily used for reliability data collection 
during carriage. The CCRT has common characteristics of an SDB II AUR 
but with an inert warhead and fuze. The CCRT has an inert mass in place 
of the warhead that mimics the warhead's mass properties. The CCRT is a 
flight capable representative of the SDB II AUR but is not approved for 
release from any aircraft. Since all other flight control, guidance, 
data-link, and seeker functions are representative of the SDB II AUR, 
this configuration could be used for any purpose where an inert round 
without telemetry or termination capability would be useful.
    2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, and 
services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    3. 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.
    4. A determination has been made that Switzerland can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is 
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Switzerland.

[FR Doc. 2020-26543 Filed 12-1-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P


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