(S) POSSIBLE EFFORT BY SYRIA,S MISSILE PROGRAM TO

S E C R E T STATE 068231 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/01/2034 TAGS: MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA SZ SY SUBJECT: (S) POSSIBLE EFFORT BY SYRIA,S MISSILE PROGRAM TO OBTAIN HIGH-SPEED CAMERA FROM SWISS FIRM Classified By: ISN/MTR DIRECTOR PAM DURHAM, REASON: 1.4 (C). ¶1. (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 3. ¶2. (S) Background: The United States has information that Syria is seeking to obtain a high-speed camera -- such as the X-VIT LS produced by Swiss company AOS Technologies -- to support Syria's indigenous missile development efforts. Although not controlled by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR),this type of camera could be used to film high-speed events in support of missile-related diagnostic testing and analysis. We want to bring this information to the attention of Swiss authorities to inform their export control efforts. ¶3. (S) Action Request: Request Embassy Bern approach appropriate host government officials to deliver talking points/non-paper in paragraph 4 below and report response. Talking points also may be provided as a non-paper. ¶4. (S) Begin talking points/non-paper: (SECRET//REL SWITZERLAND) -- We would like to raise with you a matter of potential proliferation concern and request your government's assistance in investigating this activity. -- The United States has information that in March 2009, a Syrian firm was seeking to procure a model X-VIT LS camera from the Swiss company AOS Technologies. -- We are bringing this matter to your attention because we are concerned that this equipment may be used to support Syria's indigenous missile development efforts. -- Although not controlled by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR),this equipment could be used by Syria to film high-speed events in support of missile-related diagnostic testing and analysis. -- We are providing you this information to inform your export control efforts and hope you find it useful. -- We look forward to continued cooperation on nonproliferation issues and to hearing of any actions your government takes in response to this information. End talking points/non-paper ¶5. (U) U) Washington POC is ISN/MTR Mike Kennedy (Phone: 202-647-3176). Please slug any reporting on this issue for ISN/MTR and EUR/CE. ¶6. (U) A word version of this document will be posted at www.state.sgov.gov/demarche. CLINTON