RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE

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. ********************************************* ******************** Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website: http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv ********************************************* ******************** CUNNINGHAM