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information, as well as night navigation 

capabilities. The MPNVS provides 

second generation thermal imaging that 

permits nap-of-the-earth flight to, from, 

and within the battle area, while M– 

TADS provides the co-pilot gunner with 

improved search, detection, recognition, 

and designation by means of Direct 

View Optics (DVO), I2 television, 

second generation Forward Looking 

Infrared (FLIR) sighting systems that 

may be used singularly or in 

combinations. Hardware and releasable 

technical manuals are UNCLASSIFIED. 

3. The AN/APR–48B Modernized 

Radar Frequency Interferometer (M–RFI) 

is an updated version of the passive 

radar detection and direction finding 

system. It utilizes a detachable User 

Data Module (UDM) on the M–RFI 

processor, which contains the Radar 

Frequency (RF) threat library. The UDM, 

which is a hardware assemblage item, is 

classified CONFIDENTIAL when 

programmed with threat parametrics, 

threat priorities and/or techniques 

derived from U.S. intelligence 

information. Hardware becomes 

CLASSIFIED when populated with 

threat parametric data. Releasable 

technical manuals are UNCLASSIFIED. 

4. The Hellfire AGM–114 missile is an 

air-to-surface missile with a multimission, multi target, precision strike 

capability. The Hellfire can be launched 

from multiple air platforms and is the 

primary precision weapon for the 

United States. 

a. The Hellfire Longbow Missile 

(AGM–114L3) provides an adverse 

weather, fire-and-forget missile version 

of the Hellfire Missile System, 

incorporating a millimeter wave radar 

seeker on a Hellfire II aft section bus. 

The Hellfire Longbow Missile is 

designed to engage and defeat 

individual hardpoint targets and 

minimize exposure time to enemy fire, 

which greatly increases the AH–64E 

Longbow survivability factor. The 

AGM–114L3 non-NATO export version 

will be provided. The weapon system 

hardware, as an ‘‘All Up Round’’, is 

UNCLASSIFIED. The AGM–114L3 

missile software is SECRET. The highest 

level of classified information that could 

be disclosed by a proposed sale or by 

testing of the end item is SECRET and 

the highest level that must be disclosed 

for production, maintenance, or training 

is CONFIDENTIAL. Vulnerability data, 

countermeasures, vulnerability/ 

susceptibility analyses, and threat 

definitions are classified SECRET or 

CONFIDENTIAL. 

b. The highest level for release of the 

AGM–114R Hellfire II missile is 

SECRET, based upon the software. The 

highest level of classified information 

that could be disclosed by a proposed 

sale or by testing the end item is 

SECRET; the highest level that must be 

disclosed for production, maintenance, 

or training is CONFIDENTIAL. Reverse 

engineering could reveal 

CONFIDENTIAL information. 

Vulnerability data, Countermeasures, 

vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, 

and threat definitions are classified up 

to SECRET. 

5. The STINGER Block I 92H 

International Missile System, hardware, 

software and documentation contain 

SENSITIVE technology and are 

classified CONFIDENTIAL. The 

guidance section of the missile and 

captive flight trainer contain highly 

SENSITIVE technology and are 

classified CONFIDENTIAL. No manportable grip stocks will be sold under 

this LOA. 

Missile system hardware and fire unit 

components contain SENSITIVE critical 

technologies. STINGER critical 

technology is primarily in the area of 

design and production know-how and 

not end-items. This SENSITIVE/critical 

technology is inherent in the hybrid 

microcircuit assemblies; 

microprocessors; magnetic and 

amorphous metals; purification; 

firmware; printed circuit boards; laser 

range finder; dual detector assembly; 

detector filters; missile software; optical 

coatings; ultraviolet sensors; semiconductor detectors infrared band 

sensors; compounding and handling of 

electronic, electro-optic, and optical 

materials; equipment operating 

instructions; energetic materials 

formulation technology; energetic 

materials fabrication and loading 

technology; and warhead components 

seeker assembly. Information on 

vulnerability to electronic 

countermeasures and countermeasures, 

system performance capabilities and 

effectiveness, and test data are classified 

up to SECRET. 

6. The Stinger Captive Flight Trainer 

(CFT) is a Stinger missile guidance 

assembly in a launch tube. The CFT 

provides operator training in target 

acquisition, tracking, engagement, 

loading/unloading and sustainment 

training at the unit. The hardware is 

classified CONFIDENTIAL. Releasable 

technical manuals are UNCLASSIFIED. 

7. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

specific hardware, the information 

could be used to develop 

countermeasures which might reduce 

weapons system effectiveness or be used 

in the development of a system with 

similar or advanced capabilities. 

8. A determination has been made 

that India can provide substantially the 

same degree of protection for sensitive 

technology being released as the U.S. 

Government. This proposed 

sustainment program is necessary to the 

furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 

and national security objectives 

outlined in the policy justification. 

9. All defense articles and services 

listed on this transmittal are authorized 

for release and export to the 

Government of the India. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 17–37] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense. 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is 

publishing the unclassified text of an 

arms sales notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@

mail.mil or (703) 697–9709. 

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 

17–37 with attached Policy Justification. 

Dated: July 25, 2018. 

Shelly E. Finke, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 17–37 

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 Bahrain 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $38 million 

Other .................................... $ 7 million 

TOTAL .............................. $45 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

One thousand five hundred (1,500) MK– 

82 (500lbs) General Purpose (GP) 

Bomb Bodies 

Six hundred (600) MK–83 (1,000lbs) GP 

Bomb Bodies 

Six hundred (600) MK–84 (2,000lbs) GP 

Bomb Bodies 

Five hundred (500) BLU–109 (2,000lbs) 

Penetrator Warhead Bomb Bodies 

Non-MDE includes: Also included are 

spares, and repair parts, support 

equipment, personnel training and 

training equipment, shipping and 

logistics services, publications and 

technical documentation, U.S. 

Government and contractor technical 

support services, containers, munitions 

components, test equipment, and other 

related elements of logistics and 

program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Air Force 

(X7–D–AAN) 

(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: 

None 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: May 17, 2018 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Government of Bahrain—Munitions 

The Government of Bahrain has 

requested three thousand two hundred 

(3,200) General Purpose (GP) and 

Penetrator Warhead bomb bodies to 

include: one thousand five hundred 

(1,500) MK–82 (500lbs) GP bomb 

bodies, six hundred (600) MK–83 

(1,000lbs) GP bomb bodies, six hundred 

(600) MK–84 (2,000lbs) GP bomb 

bodies, and five hundred (500) BLU–109 

(2,000lbs) Penetrator Warhead bomb 

bodies. Also included are spares and 

repair parts, support equipment, 

personnel training and training 

equipment, shipping and logistics 

services, publications and technical 

documentation, U.S. Government and 

contractor technical support services, 

containers, munitions components, test 

equipment, and other related elements 

of logistics and program support. The 

estimated total cost is $45 million. 

This proposed sale will enhance the 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives of the United States by 

helping to improve the security of a 

major non-NATO ally which is an 

important security partner in the region. 

The purchase of these munitions will 

bolster the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s 

ability to conduct and sustain air 

operations with its F–16 combat aircraft. 

Our mutual defense interests anchor our 

relationship and the Royal Bahraini Air 

Force plays a significant role in 

Bahrain’s defense. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Bahrain’s capability to meet current and 

future security threats. Bahrain will use 

these munitions as a deterrent to 

regional threats, strengthen its 

homeland defense, and execute counterterrorism operations. The GP bomb 

bodies would also better equip Bahrain 

to operate with U.S.-led and U.S.- 

supported coalition operations. Bahrain 

will have no difficulty absorbing these 

munitions into its armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

There is no prime contractor planned 

for this effort; the munitions will be 

provided by the U.S. Government out of 

stock. There are no offset agreements 

proposed in connection with this 

potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will not require the assignment of any 

additional U.S. or contractor 

representatives to Bahrain. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 18–24] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense. 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is 

publishing the unclassified text of an 

arms sales notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@

mail.mil or (703) 697–9709. 

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 

18–24 with attached Policy Justification 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: July 26, 2018. 

Shelly E. Finke, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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