BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK

UNCLAS ANKARA 001165 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC TU SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK OF LICENSE 050003636 AND AGREEMENT TA 0864-05 REF: SECSTATE 59286 ¶1. Per reftel request, we consulted with Aselsan Electronics Industries Director of Airborne and Naval Programs Metin Sancar on May 11 regarding license number 050003636 and agreement TA 0864-50. Sancar confirmed both the order and the end user. Sancar said that the contract under license no. 050003636 is still active and that, as of 11 May, Aselsan had received two of the 21 sets of F-4 aircraft components and spare parts. The remaining 19 sets are expected to arrive within the next few months. According to Sancar, communication between Aselsan and the U.S. supplier -- Rockwell Collins, Inc. -- is sufficient. Sancar said the aircraft components are being used in accordance with the technical assistance agreement and not for any other purposes. He also remarked that the Turkish Air Force (TAF) is the sole end user of these items. Sancar noted that the TAF currently has over 100 F-4 aircraft within its order of battle, and that over 40 of these have been upgraded. Sancar indicated that the 21 sets of components listed in reftel will be used in the TAF's F-4 reconnaissance aircraft. ¶2. Based on the conference call with Sancar -- who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful -- we believe Aselsan is using the F-4 components properly and is adhering to the requisite agreement. Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/ WILSON