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the mission system to enhance 

efficiency. 

g. The F–35 CNI system includes two 

data links: Multi-Function Advanced 

Data Link (MADL) and Link 16. MADL 

is designed specifically for the F–35 and 

allows for Low Probability of Intercept 

(LPI) communications between F–35s. 

Link 16 is a command, control, 

communications, and intelligence (C3I) 

system incorporating jam-resistant, 

digital communication links for 

exchange of near real-time tactical 

information, including both data and 

voice, among air, ground, and sea 

elements. It provides the warfighter key 

theater functions such as surveillance, 

identification, air control, weapons 

engagement coordination, and direction 

for all services and allied forces. Link16 equipment allows the F–35 to 

communicate with battlespace 

participants using widely-distributed Jseries 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 infrastructure 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. ALIS 

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, ALIS 

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 maintenance 

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, 

binocular 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 AN/APQ–10 Simple Key 

Loader is a handheld device used for 

securely receiving, storing, and 

transferring data between compatible 

cryptographic and communications 

equipment. 

3. The KIV–78 is a cryptographic 

applique for IFF. It can be loaded with 

Mode 5 classified elements. 

4. The Electronic Warfare 

Reprogramming Lab is used by USG 

engineers in the reprogramming and 

creation of shareable Mission Data Files 

for foreign F–35 customers. 

5. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

6. 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. 

7. A determination has been made 

that the Republic of Korea 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. 

8. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

Republic of Korea. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–67] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil 

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 with attached 

Transmittal 23–67, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: November 1, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 23–67 

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 Poland 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million 

Other ................................... $389 million 

TOTAL ............................. $389 million 

Funding Source: National Funds 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: Foreign 

Military Sales (FMS) case PL–D–QBC 

was below the congressional 

notification threshold at $82 million ($0 

in MDE) and included non-MDE items 

and services in support of F–16 aircraft 

sustainment. The Government of Poland 

has requested the case be amended to 

include additional non-MDE items and 

services as indicated below. This 

amendment will push the current case 

above the total case value notification 

threshold and thus requires notification 

of the entire case. 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

None 

Non-MDE: 

Included are Electronic Warfare 

database reprogramming support; 

classified and unclassified software 

delivery and support; classified and 

unclassified publications and 

technical documentation; spare 

parts, consumables, accessories, 

and repair and return support; 

computer program identification 

numbers; engine Component 

Improvement Program support; 

minor modifications; maintenance 

and maintenance support; studies 

and surveys; U.S. Government and 

contractor engineering, technical, 


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The Hononhle.Kevin McCarthy 

Speaker of the How 

U.S. House ofRepmentativet 

H-209, The CapilOI 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Mr. Speaker. 

September 13, 2023 

~ to the reporting requirenients of Section 36(bX1) of the Arms &port Control 

Act, as amended, we are forwarding herewith 1rammittal No" 23-67. conoomiq the Air Force's 

proposed Letter(s)of Offer and Aceepwice to the Govemmenfof Poland for defense ankles and 

services estimated to ·cost. $389 minion. We will issue a news release to notiiy the public of this 

pro~ sale upon delivery of this letter to your offiee. 

Briel~: 

l. Tnumnilal 

:t Policy Justification 

3. Sensitivity of Teolmology 

Sincerely, 

JamesA. Hursch 

Director 
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and logistics support services; and 

other related elements of logistics 

and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Air Force 

(PL–D–QBC) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL–D– 

QAW, PL–D–QAR, PL–D–QAO 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known at this time 

(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 13, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Poland—F–16 Sustainment 

The Government of Poland has 

requested to buy additional non-MDE 

articles and services, as indicated 

below, that will be added to a 

previously implemented case whose 

value was under the congressional 

notification threshold. The original FMS 

case, valued at $82 million, included 

articles and services in support of F–16 

aircraft sustainment. This notification is 

for the combined non-MDE F–16 

sustainment articles and services, which 

includes Electronic Warfare database 

reprogramming support; classified and 

unclassified software delivery and 

support; classified and unclassified 

publications and technical 

documentation; spare parts, 

consumables, accessories, and repair 

and return support; computer program 

identification numbers; engine 

Component Improvement Program 

support; minor modifications; 

maintenance and maintenance support; 

studies and surveys; U.S. Government 

and contractor engineering, technical, 

and logistics support services; and other 

related elements of logistics and 

program support. The estimated total 

cost is $389 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the United States 

by improving the security of a North 

Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally that is 

a force for political stability and 

economic progress in Europe. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Poland’s capability to meet current and 

future threats by increasing the 

reliability of their F–16 fleet. Poland has 

purchased sustainment support for the 

F–16s in its inventory for many years 

and will have no difficulty absorbing 

these articles and services into its armed 

forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be 

Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX. There 

are no known offset agreements 

proposed in connection with this 

potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will not require the assignment of any 

additional U.S. Government or 

contractor representatives to Poland. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–67 

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 Electronic Warfare Integrated 

Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB) is 

used by U.S. Government engineers in 

the reprogramming and creation of 

shareable Mission Data Files for the 

exported EW systems. 

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 Poland 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 

Poland. 

[FR Doc. 2024–25768 Filed 11–5–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–0Q] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

36(b)(5)(C) 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 with attached 

Transmittal 23–0Q. 

Dated: November 1, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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