Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STATE113885
2008-10-24 21:10:00
SECRET
Secretary of State
Cable title:
RESPONSE TO CANADA - REMOTE SENSING DISCUSSIONS
how-toVZCZCXYZ0011 OO RUEHWEB DE RUEHC #3885 2982115 ZNY SSSSS ZZH O 242110Z OCT 08 FM SECSTATE WASHDC TO AMEMBASSY OTTAWA IMMEDIATE 2620
S E C R E T STATE 113885
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/20/2018
TAGS: ETTC PARM PREL
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO CANADA - REMOTE SENSING DISCUSSIONS
ABOUT UAE OPPORTUNITY
Classified By: ISN/CATR Director Ann Ganzer.
Reasons, 1.4 (B) and (D)
S E C R E T STATE 113885
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/20/2018
TAGS: ETTC PARM PREL
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO CANADA - REMOTE SENSING DISCUSSIONS
ABOUT UAE OPPORTUNITY
Classified By: ISN/CATR Director Ann Ganzer.
Reasons, 1.4 (B) and (D)
1. (C) Embassy is requested to deliver the following text of
the U.S. reply to a Canadian inquiry regarding the transfer
of RADARSAT-2 capabilities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
for exploration by MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
of opportunities in the UAE, and to report back any Canadian
government reactions.
2. (S/RELEASABLE TO CANADA) Begin Text of U.S. Message:
The U.S. Government appreciates the opportunity to consult
under the auspices of Annex III.D of the Inter-Governmental
Agreement on MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
Geospatial Services Incorporated, exploration of
opportunities
with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) including extending
Spotlight and Extended Low beam modes.
The U.S. Government has no material objection to MDA
pursuing an opportunity with the UAE, but would appreciate
further clarification on exactly which UAE Governmental
entities would be contracting with MDA if proprietary
concerns allow. The U.S. Government also looks forward to
receiving for informational purposes the proposed Customer
Access Profile for the UAE; and to be briefed as previously
agreed upon about any formal contract with the UAE for full
RADARSAT-2 capabilities.
End Text of U.S. Message
3. (U) Please ask any questions and/or slug any related
reporting to ISN/CATR action officers Miguel Green
(ph:202-647-3529; GreenMD@state.sgov.gov) and Bernard
Crawford (ph:202-647-0223; CrawfordBT@state.sgov.gov).
Washington appreciates post's assistance in this matter.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/20/2018
TAGS: ETTC PARM PREL
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO CANADA - REMOTE SENSING DISCUSSIONS
ABOUT UAE OPPORTUNITY
Classified By: ISN/CATR Director Ann Ganzer.
Reasons, 1.4 (B) and (D)
1. (C) Embassy is requested to deliver the following text of
the U.S. reply to a Canadian inquiry regarding the transfer
of RADARSAT-2 capabilities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
for exploration by MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
of opportunities in the UAE, and to report back any Canadian
government reactions.
2. (S/RELEASABLE TO CANADA) Begin Text of U.S. Message:
The U.S. Government appreciates the opportunity to consult
under the auspices of Annex III.D of the Inter-Governmental
Agreement on MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
Geospatial Services Incorporated, exploration of
opportunities
with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) including extending
Spotlight and Extended Low beam modes.
The U.S. Government has no material objection to MDA
pursuing an opportunity with the UAE, but would appreciate
further clarification on exactly which UAE Governmental
entities would be contracting with MDA if proprietary
concerns allow. The U.S. Government also looks forward to
receiving for informational purposes the proposed Customer
Access Profile for the UAE; and to be briefed as previously
agreed upon about any formal contract with the UAE for full
RADARSAT-2 capabilities.
End Text of U.S. Message
3. (U) Please ask any questions and/or slug any related
reporting to ISN/CATR action officers Miguel Green
(ph:202-647-3529; GreenMD@state.sgov.gov) and Bernard
Crawford (ph:202-647-0223; CrawfordBT@state.sgov.gov).
Washington appreciates post's assistance in this matter.
RICE