Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09TELAVIV1378
2009-06-26 09:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Tel Aviv
Cable title:
RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
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UNCLAS TEL AVIV 001378
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
PM/DTTC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC IS
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
CHECK ON LICENSE 050033008
REF: A. STATE 27511
B. 06-22-09 GRUBB-JOUBERT-LIN E-MAIL
UNCLAS TEL AVIV 001378
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
PM/DTTC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC IS
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
CHECK ON LICENSE 050033008
REF: A. STATE 27511
B. 06-22-09 GRUBB-JOUBERT-LIN E-MAIL
1. (SBU) Per ref A, Post raised the provision of voltage
control oscillators through foreign consignee Elisra
Electronic Systems to the Israel Defense Force. According to
Kobi Fogler from the Directorate of Security Defense
Establishment (MALMAB),four oscillators were lost during
tests, while the remaining oscillators were provided by
Elisra to the IDF as part of the Multiple Launch Rocket
System (MLRS) -- as stated on the export license. Fogler
promised a forthcoming official letter explaining further the
four lost oscillators (ref B); Post will forward the letter
separately once received. Fogler discussed this case with
polmiloff on June 22.
2. (SBU) Fogler apologized for the delayed response
confirming the intended use of the oscillators. He noted
that MLRS prime Elisra is teamed with sub-contractor Israel
Military Industries (IMI); Elisra installs the oscillators as
part of the trajectory correction system, which is then added
to the IMI-built rocket body. Fogler said it was necessary
to check with both Elisra and IMI, in addition to confirming
the end product with the IDF. He also acknowledged staffing
gaps within his own office as a further factor in the delayed
confirmation.
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Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
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CUNNINGHAM
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
PM/DTTC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC IS
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
CHECK ON LICENSE 050033008
REF: A. STATE 27511
B. 06-22-09 GRUBB-JOUBERT-LIN E-MAIL
1. (SBU) Per ref A, Post raised the provision of voltage
control oscillators through foreign consignee Elisra
Electronic Systems to the Israel Defense Force. According to
Kobi Fogler from the Directorate of Security Defense
Establishment (MALMAB),four oscillators were lost during
tests, while the remaining oscillators were provided by
Elisra to the IDF as part of the Multiple Launch Rocket
System (MLRS) -- as stated on the export license. Fogler
promised a forthcoming official letter explaining further the
four lost oscillators (ref B); Post will forward the letter
separately once received. Fogler discussed this case with
polmiloff on June 22.
2. (SBU) Fogler apologized for the delayed response
confirming the intended use of the oscillators. He noted
that MLRS prime Elisra is teamed with sub-contractor Israel
Military Industries (IMI); Elisra installs the oscillators as
part of the trajectory correction system, which is then added
to the IMI-built rocket body. Fogler said it was necessary
to check with both Elisra and IMI, in addition to confirming
the end product with the IDF. He also acknowledged staffing
gaps within his own office as a further factor in the delayed
confirmation.
********************************************* ********************
Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
********************************************* ********************
CUNNINGHAM