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intelligence (ELINT) sensor which 

analyzes the electromagnetic spectrum 

to map the source of active emissions. 

Using highly accurate Direction Finding 

(DF) antennas, SAGE builds target 

locations and provides situational 

awareness, advance warning of threats 

and the ability to cue other sensors. 

8. The C-Band Line-of-Sight (LOS) 

Ground Data Terminals and Ku-Band 

SATCOM GA-ASI Transportable Earth 

Stations (GATES) provide command, 

control, and data acquisition for the 

MQ-9B. 

9. The Honeywell TPE-331–10-GD 

Turboprop Engine is used in a variety of 

airborne platforms including the MQ9B. 

10. The M6000 UHF/VHF Radio is a 

multi-band, portable, two-way 

communication radio. 

11. The KIV-77 Mode 5 crypto 

applique computer for IFF is Type 1 

certified by the National Security 

Agency and provides information 

assurance for Mode 5 IFF equipment. 

The KIV-77 is used to store the 

classified keys. 

12. The AN/APQ-10C Simple Key 

Loader is a handheld fill device for 

securely receiving, storing, and 

transferring data between cryptographic 

and communications equipment. 

13. The highest level of classification 

of information included in this potential 

sale is SECRET. 

14. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the hardware and software elements, the 

information could be used to develop 

countermeasures or equivalent systems, 

which might reduce system 

effectiveness or be used in the 

development of a system with similar or 

advanced capabilities. 

15. A determination has been made 

that the recipient 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. 

16. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

recipient. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 20–82] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is 

publishing the unclassified text of an 

arms sales notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil 

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 

20–82 with attached Policy Justification 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: December 11, 2020. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 20–82 

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 Canada 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * .. $300 million 

Other ...................................... $200 million 

TOTAL ............................... $500 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

One hundred (100) Standard Missile 2 

(SM-2) Block IIIC Missiles 

One hundred (100) MK 13 Vertical 

Launch Systems (VLS) (canisters 

modified to employ the SM-2 Block 

IIIC missile) 

Non-MDE: Also included is 

obsolescence engineering; integration 

and test activity associated with 

production of subject missiles; canister 

handling and loading/unloading 

equipment and associated spares; 

training and training equipment/aids; 

technical publications and data; U.S. 


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Government and contractor engineering, 

technical, and logistics support; and 

other related elements of logistical and 

program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (CN-PAPW) 

(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: November 5, 2020 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Canada—Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) 

Block IIIC Missiles 

The Government of Canada has 

requested to buy one hundred (100) 

Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIIC 

missiles; and one hundred (100) MK 13 

Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) 

(canisters modified to employ the SM2 Block IIIC missile). Also included is 

obsolescence engineering; integration 

and test activity associated with 

production of subject missiles; canister 

handling and loading/unloading 

equipment and associated spares; 

training and training equipment/aids; 

technical publications and data; U.S. 

Government and contractor engineering, 

technical, and logistics support; and 

other related elements of logistical and 

program support. The total estimated 

program cost is $500 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives of the United States by 

helping to improve the military 

capability of Canada, a NATO ally that 

is an important force for ensuring 

political stability and economic progress 

and a contributor to military, 

peacekeeping and humanitarian 

operations around the world. 

This proposed sale will provide 

Canada with SM-2 Block IIIC missiles 

for installation on its planned 15 Type 

26 Canada Surface Combatant (CSC) 

ships, ensuring its ability to operate 

alongside U.S. and Allied naval forces 

against the full spectrum of naval 

threats. Canada will have no difficulty 

absorbing this equipment into its armed 

forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal U.S. contractor will be 

Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, 

AZ. The purchaser typically requests 

offsets. Any offset agreement will be 

defined in negotiations between the 

purchaser and the contractor(s). 

Implementation of the proposed sale 

will require U.S. Government and 

contractor personnel to visit Canada on 

a temporary basis in conjunction with 

program technical oversight and support 

requirements, including program and 

technical reviews, as well as to provide 

training and maintenance support in 

country. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 20–82 

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 SM-2 Block IIIC Active Missile 

maximizes existing SM-6 Block I active 

and SM-2 semi-active missile 

technology to deliver a low cost, 

medium range dual mode active/semiactive missile. Guidance, Ordnance and 

Power, Control and Telemetry (PC&T) 

Sections are derived from SM-6 Block I, 

Dual Thrust Rocket Motor (DTRM) and 

missile canisters are derived from SM2. Planned changes include new dorsal 

sections and thrust vector control to 

accommodate the revised flight 

characteristics driven by the 

incorporation of the active missile 

capability. Improvements to the 

Guidance Section, communications 

plate and steering control section are 

planned to address obsolescence. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures that might 

reduce weapon system effectiveness or 

be used in the development of a system 

with similar or advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that Canada 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 the 

Government of Canada. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 20–73] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is 

publishing the unclassified text of an 

arms sales notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil 

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 

20–73 with attached Policy Justification 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: December 11, 2020. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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