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from the delivery aircraft, by onboard 

aircraft sensors (i.e., FLIR, Radar, etc.) 

during captive carry, or from a thirdparty source via manual or automated 

aircrew cockpit entry. 

a. The GBU–31v1 is a 2,000-pound 

JDAM, consisting of a KMU–556 tail kit 

and BLU–117 or Mk–84 bomb body. 

b. The GBU–31v3 is a 2,000-pound 

JDAM, consisting of a KMU–557 tail kit 

and BLU–109 bomb body. 

c. 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 INS/GPS 

guidance. This provides the optional 

capability to strike moving targets. The 

GBU–54 consists of a DSU–38 laser 

guidance set and bomb body with 

appropriate KMU–5XX tail kit. 

3. The Paveway II (PWII) is a 

maneuverable, free-fall Laser Guided 

Bomb (LGB) that guides to laser energy 

reflected off the target. The LGB is 

delivered like a normal general purpose 

(GP) warhead, but the semi-active laser 

guidance corrects many of the normal 

errors inherent in any delivery system. 

Laser designation for the LGB can be 

provided by a variety of laser target 

markers or designators. The PWII 

consists of a non-warhead-specific 

MAU–209 or MAU–169 Computer 

Control Group (CCG) and a warheadspecific Air Foil Group (AFG) that 

attaches to the nose and tail of the GP 

bomb body. 

a. The GBU–12 is a 500-pound GP 

bomb body fitted with the MAU–169 

Computer Control Group and MXU–650 

Air Foil Group to guide to its laser 

designated target. 

b. The inert GBU–12 uses a BDU–50 

inert bomb body, MAU–169 Computer 

Control Group and MXU–650 Air Foil 

Group for training and integration 

purposes. 

4. The GBU–39 Small Diameter Bomb 

Increment 1 (SDB–I) All-Up-Round 

(AUR) is a 250-pound GPS-aided 

inertial navigation system, small 

autonomous, day or night, adverse 

weather, conventional, air-to-ground 

precision glide weapon able to strike 

fixed and stationary re-locatable nonhardened targets from standoff ranges. It 

is intended to provide aircraft with an 

ability to carry a high number of bombs. 

Aircraft are able to carry four SDBs in 

place of one 2,000-pound bomb. 

(a) The GBU–39/B, Tactical Training 

Round (TTR), Small Diameter Bomb 

(Inert Fuze) is functionally identical to 

a live tactical weapon except that the 

live warhead is replaced with an inert 

fill. 

5. The GBU–53 Small Diameter BombIncrement II (SDB–II) All-Up-Round 

(AUR) is a 250-pound class precisionguided, semiautonomous, conventional, 

air-to-ground munition used to defeat 

targets through adverse weather. The 

SDB–II has deployable wings and fins 

and uses Global Positioning System/ 

Inertial Navigation System (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 a variety of moving or 

stationary targets, at standoff range in a 

variety of attack modes. 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 AUR weapon, a 

4-place common carriage system, and 

mission planning system munitions 

application program (MAP). 

a. The SDB–II Practical Explosive 

Ordnance Disposal Trainer (PEST) is an 

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (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. 

b. 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. 

6. The FMU–139 Joint Programmable 

Fuze (JPF) is a multi-delay, multi-arm 

and proximity sensor compatible with 

general purpose blast, frag and 

hardened-target penetrator weapons. 

The JPF settings are cockpit selectable 

in flight when used with numerous 

precision-guided weapons. 

7. Common Munitions Built-In-Test 

(BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment 

(CMBRE) is support equipment used to 

interface with weapon systems to 

initiate and report BIT results, and 

upload/download flight software. 

CMBRE supports multiple munitions 

platforms with a range of applications 

that perform preflight checks, periodic 

maintenance checks, loading of 

Operational Flight Program (OFP) data, 

loading of munitions mission planning 

data, loading of Global Positioning 

System (GPS) cryptographic keys, and 

declassification of munitions memory. 

8. The ADU–891 Adapter Group Test 

Set provides the physical and electrical 

interface between the Common 

Munitions Built-in-Test Reprogramming 

Equipment (CMBRE) and the missile. 

9. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

10. 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. 

11. 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. 

12. 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. 23–76] 

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 23–76, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 


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Dated: November 18, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 23–76 

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: Republic of 

Korea (ROK) 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $40.1 million 

Other ................................... $12.0 million 

TOTAL ............................. $52.1 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

Forty-two (42) AIM–9X Sidewinder 

Block II+ Tactical Missiles 

Ten (10) AIM–9X Sidewinder Captive 

Air Training Missiles (CATM) 

Five (5) AIM–9X Block II+ 

Sidewinder Tactical Guidance 

Units (GU) 

Three (3) AIM–9X Sidewinder CATM 

Guidance Units (GU) 

Non-MDE: 

Also included are missile containers; 

spare and repair parts; support and 


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DEFENSE SECURITY COOP£RA"tlON AGENCY 

2800oatenN,....._onWMNft9tOll,DC 20301,;.2800 

The Honorable Mike Johnson 

Speaker of th~ House 

U.S. House of Representatives H~209, The Capitol __ _ 

Washington, DC 20515 

-near Mr~-Speaker:-

November 15, 2023 

-Pursuantto the reportb1g requirements of Section 36(bj(l) ofihe Arms Export Control 

-Act, as amended> we are forwatding-het'ewithTransmittal No. 23-76. co~ the Na,vyis 

proposedLetrer(s)ofOffet'and-~tance totheR.epublicofKoreafotdefimsearticlesarid"-

senices estimated to cost $52.l million. We willissue_a news release to notify the public ofthi$ 

proposed sale upon delivery of this-letter foyour office~ 

Sinceret,, _ _ _____ _ 

,!::;~-~ 

Director 

Enclosures: 

1. Transmittal 

2. Policy Justification 

3. Sensitivity ofTechnology 
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test equipment; publications and 

technical documentation; personnel 

training and training equipment; 

United States (U.S.) Government 

and contractor representatives’ 

technical assistance, engineering, 

and logistics support services; and 

other related elements of logistics 

and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (KS– 

P–ANR) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS–P– 

ALE 

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

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known 

(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 15, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Republic of Korea (ROK)—AIM–9X 

Block II and Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder 

Missiles 

The Government of the Republic of 

Korea has requested to buy forty-two 

(42) AIM–9X Sidewinder Block II+ 

Tactical Missiles; ten (10) AIM–9X 

Sidewinder Captive Air Training 

Missiles (CATM); five (5) AIM–9X Block 

II+ Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units 

(GU); and three (3) AIM–9X Sidewinder 

CATM Guidance Units (GU). Also 

included are missile containers; spare 

and repair parts; support and test 

equipment; publications and technical 

documentation; personnel training and 

training equipment; U.S. Government 

and contractor representatives’ technical 

assistance and engineering and logistics 

support services; and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. The estimated total program 

cost is $52.1 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the U.S. by 

improving the security of a major ally 

that is a force for political stability and 

economic progress in the Indo-Pacific 

region. 

The proposed sale will improve the 

Republic of Korea’s capability to meet 

current and future threats while further 

enhancing interoperability with the U.S. 

and other allies. Korea will have no 

difficulty absorbing these articles 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 

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD), 

Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset 

agreements proposed in connection 

with this potential sale. 

Implementation of the proposed sale 

will require U.S. Government and 

contractor personnel to visit the ROK 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. 23–76 

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 AIM–9X Block II and Block II+ 

(Plus) SIDEWINDER Missile 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 offboresight seeker, enhanced 

countermeasure rejection capability, 

low drag/high angle of attack airframe 

and the ability to integrate the Helmet 

Mounted Cueing System. The most 

current AIM–9X Block II/II+ 

Operational Flight Software developed 

for all international partner countries, 

which is authorized for export by USG 

export policy, provides fifth-generation 

Infra-Red Missile capabilities such as 

Lock-On-After-Launch, Weapons Data 

Link, Surface Attack, and Surface 

Launch. No software source code or 

algorithms will be released. 

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 the Republic of Korea (ROK) 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 

ROK. 

[FR Doc. 2024–27300 Filed 11–20–24; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–78] 

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 23–78, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: November 18, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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