BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE

UNCLAS PARIS 000284 SIPDIS SIPDIS STATE FOR PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC FR SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 05-0061621 REF: STATE 0010193 ¶1. (U) Embassy contacted Major Karin Sonier of Flotte Transport Ecoles, Simmad Base Aerienne 217, the end user (Tel: +33-1-69-23-86-40; fte.simmad@inet.air.defense.gouv.fr). She confirmed that the Portugese firm OGMA Industria Aeronautica is the base's sole supplier of C-130 parts and accessories. The intermediary consignees (AD-S and Co. and KDS Cargo BV) are simply logistics providers, she said. In the absence of contract or order references, she said she could not confirm the arrival of any consignments of C-130 parts and accessories. However, she would be happy to do so if needed, provided the USG furnishes the relevant references. PEKALA