Identifier
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07ANKARA1165
2007-05-16 08:40:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:  

BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END USE CHECK

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DE RUEHAK #1165 1360840
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 160840Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY ANKARA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 2111
INFO RUEHAK/USDAO ANKARA TU PRIORITY
RUEUITH/ODC ANKARA TU PRIORITY
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC PRIORITY
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

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.

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WILSON