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POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Australia—ALE–70 Radio Frequency 

Countermeasures (RFCM) 

The Government of Australia has 

requested the possible sale of one 

thousand nine hundred fifty-two (1,952) 

ALE–70(V)/T–1687A Electronic Towed 

Decoy Countermeasures, publications 

and technical documentation, other 

technical assistance, U.S. Government 

and contractor engineering, technical 

and logistics support services, and other 

related elements of logistical and 

program support. The total estimated 

program cost is $108.7 million. 

This sale will contribute to the foreign 

policy and national security of the 

United States by helping to improve the 

security of a major non-NATO ally and 

continues to be an important force for 

political stability, security, and 

economic development in the Western 

Pacific. It is vital to the U.S. national 

interest to assist our ally in developing 

and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Australia’s F–35 survivability and will 

enhance its capability to deter global 

threats, strengthen its homeland 

defense, and cooperate in coalition 

defense initiatives. Australia 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 contractor will be 

British Aerospace Enterprise (BAE), 

Nashua, NH. There are no offsets 

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 Australia. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 17–38 

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 ALE–70 is a towed radio 

frequency countermeasure designed for 

deployment from the F–35 aircraft and 

is comprised of electronic and 

mechanical sub-assemblies to 

accomplish the intended purpose. The 

ALE–70 consists of three major 

components: the reel/launcher 

assembly, the tow line, and the T–1687 

countermeasure transmitter. Upon 

deployment from the aircraft, the 

countermeasure transmitter is reeled out 

to a prescribed distance, held in tow 

behind the jet by the tow line and emits 

waveforms in response to commands 

from the countermeasure controller 

located in the jet. The waveforms are 

utilized to confuse or decoy adversary 

radars or radar guided weapons. 

Designed and produced by BAE Systems 

of Nashua, New Hampshire, the ALE–70 

employs amplifiers based on Gallium 

Nitride (GaN) technology to meet 

stringent output requirements. 

2. The ALE–70 generates, amplifies, 

and transmits signals in response to 

commands from the countermeasures 

controller which remains aboard the jet. 

Neither the countermeasure transmitter 

nor the reel/launcher assembly contains 

stored information or software 

representing critical program 

information. As the ALE–70 contains no 

software or stored waveforms/ 

techniques, Anti-Tampering security 

measures are not required. ALE–70 

hardware is classified SECRET to 

protect specific data elements associated 

with the performance of the 

countermeasure. 

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 or 

equivalent system which might reduce 

system effectiveness or be used in the 

development of a system with similar or 

advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that Australia 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 

Australia. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 17–29] 

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: 

Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107 or Kathy 

Valadez, (703) 697–9217; DSCA/DSA– 

RAN. 

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 

17–29 with attached Policy Justification. 

Dated: August 23, 2017. 

Aaron Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 17–29 

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: The 

Republic of Iraq 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million 

Other .................................... 150 million 

TOTAL .............................. 150 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services Under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Non-MDE: Follow-On Technical 

Support (FOTS) for various U.S.-origin 

navy vessels and a ship repair facility in 

Iraq to include procurement of spare 

and repair parts, support and test 

equipment, publications and technical 

documentation, personnel training 

equipment, engineering and logistics 

support services and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX– 

P–GAS) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GAL, 

20 May 14; GAM, 20 May 14; GAO, 3 

Nov 16 

(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: August 1, 2017 

* as defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 


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POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Republic of Iraq—Follow-On Technical 

Support (FOTS) for U.S. Origin Navy 

Vessels and a Ship Repair Facility 

The Government of Iraq has requested 

a possible sale of Follow-On Technical 

Support (FOTS) for various U.S.-origin 

navy vessels and a ship repair facility in 

Iraq to include procurement of spare 

and repair parts, support and test 

equipment, publications and technical 

documentation, personnel training 

equipment, engineering and logistics 

support services, and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. The estimated total program 

value is $150 million. 

The proposed sale will contribute to 

the foreign policy and national security 

of the United States by helping to 

provide for a stable, sovereign, and 

democratic Iraq, capable of combating 

terrorism and protecting its people and 

sovereignty. 

Iraq intends to use this maintenance 

support to ensure the Navy is fullyoperationally capable of providing 

coastal defense and security. The 

various vessels to be supported are: 

Patrol boats, offshore support vessels, 

fast assault boats, and Rigid Hull 

Inflatable Boats. The proposed sale of 

Follow-On Technical Support will 

increase the Iraq Navy’s material and 

operational readiness. Iraq will have no 

difficulty absorbing this support into its 

armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this support will 

not alter the basic military balance in 

the region. 

The prime contractor will be 

Swiftships, LLC, Morgan City, LA. 

There are no known offset agreements 

proposed in connection with this 

potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will require annual trips to Iraq and incountry presence involving U.S. 

Government and contractor 

representatives for technical reviews, 

support and oversight for approximately 

three years. 

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. 16–55] 

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: 

Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107 or Kathy 

Valadez, (703) 697–9217; DSCA/DSA– 

RAN. 

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 

16–55 with attached Policy Justification 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: August 23, 2017. 

Aaron Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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