PREDATOR XP 1 Persistent ISR Aircraft OBJECTIVE Perform over-the-horizon long-endurance, medium-altitude Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. CHARACTERISTICS FEATURES Wing Span: 55 ft (17m) • Triple-redundant flight control system Length: 27 ft (8m) • Redundant flight control surfaces Powerplant: Heavily Modified Rotax 914 Turbo • Solid-state digital avionics Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 2,550 lb (1157 kg) • Remotely piloted or fully autonomous Fuel Capacity: 595 lb (270 kg) • EO/IR Payload Capacity: 325 lb int. (147 kg) • Lynx Multi-mode Radar Power: 4.8 kW (redundant) • GPS and INS • UHF/VHF voice PERFORMANCE • Communications relay Max Altitude: 25,000 ft (7620m) • Auto takeoff and landing system Max Endurance: 35 hr (10,000 ft MSL) • C-130 transportable Max Air Speed: 120 KTAS CONTROL/DATA LINKS Line-of-Sight: C-Band Over-the-Horizon: Ku-Band SATCOM R 041514 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. • 14200 Kirkham Way, Poway, CA 92064 • (858) 312-2810 • www.ga-asi.com Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. © 2015 All product names copyright or trademark protected. 2 Search... Home News & Media Press Releases 2015 2014 2013 About Products & Services News & Media Contact Careers Suppliers Procurement of First Predator XP System Announced UAE Air Force & Air Defence Signs Contract With IGG IDEX, ABU DHABI – 22 February 2013 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), tactical reconnaissance radars, and electro-optic surveillance systems, today announced the (UAE). Predator XP is an updated version of the procurement of its first Predator® XP RPA system by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) company’s flagship Predator RPA that has been licensed by the U.S. Government for sale to a broader customer base, including countries in the Middle East and North Africa. 2012 2011 Older Trade Shows Accolades Photo Library Video Library “Two years ago we made a commitment to help the UAE strengthen its national security and protect critical infrastructure, and today we are pleased to share the news that this allied nation will soon be realizing the benefits of Predator XP’s long-endurance and wide-area surveillance capabilities,” said J. Neal Blue, chairman and CEO, GA-ASI. The UAE Air Force & Air Defence has completed contract negotiations with International Golden Group (IGG), a leading supplier of integrated defense systems in the Middle East and GA-ASI’s partner, to procure Predator XP to meet the surveillance needs of the UAE Government. Following the expected near-term completion of negotiations between IGG and GA-ASI, and between GA-ASI and the Abu Dhabi-based Tawazun Economic Council to establish a Joint Venture (JV) for long-term service and support of Predator XP in the UAE, the procurement will be complete. Offering improved Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, Predator XP exhibits the same physical dimensions, altitude, speed, and long endurance (up to 35 hours) as the proven “RQ-1” Predator A aircraft. The aircraft also has been updated to include triple-redundant avionics, an Automatic Takeoff and Landing System (ATLS), GA-ASI’s Lynx® Multimode Radar with Maritime Wide Area Surveillance (MWAS), High-Definition Electro-optic video, an improved Claw® sensor control and image analysis software system, an Automatic Identification System (AIS), and a more efficient propulsion system. High-resolution images of Predator XP are available to qualified media outlets from GA-ASI’s media contact listed below. About GA-ASI General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., an affiliate of General Atomics, delivers situational awareness by providing remotely piloted aircraft, radar, and electro-optic solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. The company’s Aircraft Systems Group is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft systems, including Predator A, Predator B, Gray Eagle®, and the new Predator C Avenger® and Predator XP. It also manufactures a variety of solid-state digital Ground Control Stations (GCS), including the next-generation Advanced Cockpit GCS, and provides pilot training and support services for RPA field operations. The Reconnaissance Systems Group designs, manufactures, and integrates the Lynx Multi-mode Radar and sophisticated Claw sensor control and image analysis software into both manned and remotely piloted aircraft. It also develops and integrates other sensor and communication equipment into manned ISR aircraft and develops emerging technologies in solid-state lasers, electro-optic sensors, and ultra-wideband data links for government applications. For more information, please visit www.ga-asi.com. About International Golden Group International Golden Group PJSC is a well-established company in Abu Dhabi-UAE specializing in providing High-end Security & Defense Solutions with an excellent reputation in the UAE and MENA region. Through the implementation of the latest advanced technology, IGG is able to provide products and technical solutions for various purposes related to the security needs of its clients. Predator, Lynx, Claw, Gray Eagle, and Avenger are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Additional information on the agreement may be obtained by contacting the following: Mr. Khalifa Al Baloushi Deputy CEO International Golden Group +971 26266661 khalifa@iggroup.ae 4 Clerk of the House of Representatives Legislative Resource Center B-106 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov Secretary of the Senate Office of Public Records 232 Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page 1. Registrant Name ✔ Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC 2. 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Organizations EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: Less than $5,000 Less than $5,000 $5,000 or more ✔ $ 30,000.00 $5,000 or more $ Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See related income from the client (including all payments to the registrant by any instructions for description of options. other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). Method A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code Signature Digitally Signed By: Letitia White Date 10/20/2015 11:06:20 PM 5 LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed. 15. General issue area code BUD 16. Specific lobbying issues H.R.2685 / S.1558, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, Title III, all provisions relating to unmanned aerial vehicles, and Title IV, all provisions relating to electronic warfare using unmanned aerial vehicles. H.R.3128 / S.1619, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016, Title II, all provisions relating to unmanned aerial systems for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. H.R.2772/S.1725, Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, 2016, any title, all provisions relating to sales of unmanned aerial vehicles to other countries. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE 18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name Last Name Letitia White David Kilian Stacy Ladwig Carl Kime Kali Matalon Suffix 19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Covered Official Position (if applicable) New ✔ Professional Staff Member / Staff Assistant, Senate Appropriations Committee ✔ Check if None PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL 6 Expanding Foreign Sales of U.S. Military Equipment: Industry Perspectives By Jon Barney Partner, Avascent Prepared for: July 19, 2013 7 A&D companies – expand globally Q: Will foreign markets be of greater importance to your company in the coming years? (March 2013 Avascent and Fleishman Hillard survey of senior A&D leaders on international markets) YES! (93%) “An important element of our growth strategy is our foc focus on increasing our international business from about 17% [of total revenues] today to 20% over the next several years.” “We put on a real push to grow internationally. It’s easier for US companies to hunker down and stay home. But the other side of the coin is that there is a huge market out there that’s available to us.” “Our strategy focuses on the growing importance of winning international business, where growth markets remain.” PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL AVASCENT 2 8 Growth will be in the Rest of the World Flat/Declining Budgets Growing Economic Power DoD Budget Rest of World $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 $- Countries included: Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Oman, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Brazil *Source: Avascent Analytics International Database + All figures in Billions of USD PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL AVASCENT 3 9 Offset Growth in All Regions Increasing $25 $20 Asia/Pacific Obligations 9.0% Millions Millions MENA Obligations $25 $20 $15 $15 $10 $10 $5 $5 $- $- $25 $20 4.6% Latin America Obligations Millions Millions Europe & Canada Obligations 6.5% $25 $20 $15 $15 $10 $10 $5 $5 $- $- *Source: Avascent and Fleishman Hillard Survey report on offsets “Half Trillion Dollar Challenge” 9.6% PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL AVASCENT 7 10 Largest markets = largest Readiness Checklist – 6challenges Steps $15B 2 1 1 The Reality: Vital Markets with Challenging Offset Environments Size of FY13 Defense Investment (Procurement) India KSA UAE Turkey Brazil Taiwan T Colombia Canada 3 The Second Tier: Smaller Addressable Markets with Complex Offsets Netherlands 4 Mature Markets: Finland 4 3 Low The Ideal: High Spenders and Offsets Leaders South K Korea Greece $0B 2 Effectiveness of Offset Regime *Source: Avascent Analytics International Database + All figures in Billions of USD Smaller but Strongly Structured Offset Environments High PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL AVASCENT 8 Navy FOIA RESPONSE 11 R, Grif Colonel Ethan Griffin, USAF Fellow CSIS Center for Strategic and International Studies international Security Program 202141.388? inalMessa From: [mammwtaentagomafmil] Sent: Tuesday. October 29, 2013 11:21 AM To: Ethan Griffin Cc; 5am Brannon; Corgnati, Christopher CAPT DPNAU, NZINEF22 Subject: li'iE: EXTERNAL: UN Report Chris, Wanted to introduce you to two CSIS superstars who have put together a Unmanned Systems Working Group to ensure broad, high-level discussions on all aspects of UASs are being covered. Not only is this W6 covering legal and policy issues, but things like sense and avoid, military capabilities, etc. i am thankful they took this upon themselves to tackle and am impressed by the level of Speakers/panels they are putting together. Ethan, or Griff, is an AF Fellow at (ISIS and Sam was the point man in DSDP for UAS prior to going to both bring a good understanding of the challenges you and I face. lam sure they would happy to meet with you to give you an overview of their WG {and ask for your participation for parts}. Vr, :s glrector, RPA Capabilities Division From: Ethan Grif?n :s Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 6:52 To Cc: Subject: EXTERNAL: UN Report p. in} i?i zr Thanks again for your time today! I enjoyed meeting you and discussing unmanned, especially given your busy schedule. - :b 5am and I truly look forward to working with you in the months ahead. Hopefully we can help further the unmanned discourse and affect positive traction In US policy. i look forward to meeting your Navy counterpart, thanks in advance for ani iisistance with introductions. i am tracking down LtCol Shand, and would be open to your recommendations with the Army. R, Grif Colonel Ethan Griffin, USAF Fellow CSIS Center for Strategic and International Studies I) International Security Program I 202.741.3387 Please note that we have moved. We now are located at 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, two blocks from the Farragut North Subway stop and two blocks from Dupont Circle, both on the Red Line. All phone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged. 12 C0 5 9 4 95 US. Department of State 0358 No. Doc No. (30594956? Date: 021232016 Best, 53 202-775-3109 From: Sam Brannon Sent: Friday, November 01. 2013 5:4? PM To: Jost, Aaron Subject: Re: Reconnecting SorryL-hit send on that last one before it was primed- Would 9:30 AM in Foggy Bottom work? You name the place. And many thanks for your interest. 1 do think we stand a chance of'maturing the public discussion of this issue set. i look forward to hearing your advice on how best to do that. Best, 5am On Nov 1, 2013, at 5:42 PM. "Sam Brannon? sSBrannechsisorg) wrote: Aaron, Unfortunater I've got an 0800-0900 at CSIS. Would it be okay to connect at 930? On Nov 1, 2013. at 5729 PM, ?lost. Aaron wrote: Sam- Sounds like a very interesting project, ?and your prospectus gives me hope that you will look beyond ?Drone l0] issues. Would next Tuesday morning work for coffee? 9am somewhere here in Foggy Bouom'? Regards. Aaron From: Sam Brannen Sent: Monday. October 23; 2013 9:09 an To: Kirshner, Josh H: Aaron Subject: Reconnecting Josh, Aaron, 1 hope that all is well with you both. As i think YOU already know, I?m now back at CSIS. We are launching a stream of effort on unmanned svstems (air, land, and maritime}. beginning with a'working group series [prospectus attached}. I?m hoping this might be of interest to you. 1 know this is a rather crowded intellectual space. but our series will be unique in convening a much broader group of stakeholders than is typical, and we?ll move beyond just the near-term argmnents and focus on aerial systems to think through second-order consequences of policy decisions made today. in short. we?ll take an approach more like what 2 0 5 9 4 9 5 671ED US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. (30594956? Date: you have been thinking through all alongl We'd like to he as helpful as possible to the ongoing internal use dialogue, and to that end i wanid very much welcomeyour upfront thoughts tohelp from: this. Please let me know if you mighthave time'for coffee or lunch in the next few weeks-wary happy to come to you. Best. Sam Samuel J. Brannen Seolbr Fellow 1 Informational Security Progijun (ISIS i Cooler fer Strategicand 1616 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 2Q036 Effoch September 23. we have 'mouod?IOSoqr-now ou?drhg 1516 Rhoda Island Avenue W, Waghioqlon DC 20035 Phone numbers and emails wm remqln the some. Marine Corps FOIA Response 15 From: (6) Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 9:43 To: (6) Cc: . Subject: Official Invite to (2515 Unmanned Systems Working Group on Nov 12 (5) Many thanks for your call this morning and we?re very glad that the USMC will participate in the Unmanned Systems Working Group, and we look forward to talking with you Immediately after the working group as well. The USMC Fellow here at copied on this note. The address here is 1616 Rhode island Ave NW, Washington, DC 2003 . ease et me now if you have any additional questions. V/n Marine Corps FOIA Response 16 From: Sent: Thursda November 07 2013 13:01 To: Cc: Subject: - Thanks 8t CSIS US-WG Event Reminder (6) and I wanted to thank you for our meeting last week with (6) we certainly appreciated your time and insights on Marine Corps unmanned air systems. Your walk-through on MCTUAS, STUAS, and SUAS was invaluable to developing our baseline and refining Unmanned Systems Working Group project. i believe informed you that we're also in touch with USMC and USA unmanned round systems ex erts. We are pieased to have (5) (Dir, Fires Maneuver Integration Dly) USMC, ambig- USA, confirmed to participate in next week's event. Further, (6) OPNAV NIX N6 Caps) will represent Nayy interests and we're discussing USAF representation with (Dir, Capabilities Div). - Could you please con?rm whether your division will be participating (invitation copied below}? We believe your presence would benefit both the USMC and the larger assembly as we try to advance the policy conversation on unmanned systems in the air, maritime, and land domains. This should prove a unique opportunity for all parties to discuss unmanned issues across USG. Again, many thanks thus far, we hope to see you next week. I (6) use renew CSIS Center for Strategic and International Studies International Security Program (6) /202.741.3387 Please note that we have moved. We now are located at 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W, two blocks From the Farragut North Subway stop and two blocks from Dupont Circle, both on the Red Line. All phone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged. IED US. Department of State Case No. Fw2014?09608 Doc No. 005949549 Date: 0232?;016 RELEASE IN FULL Derscheid, Steven A From: Sam Brannen <58rannen?csis Org: Sent: Friday. NovembEr 08, 2013 4:16 PM. To: Just, Aaron Subiect: Thank You Attachments: 13110? Unmanned Systems Working Grouppd? Hayden: Aaron, Thanks again for ?nding the time to meet for re?ne this morning. I truly appreciated your thoughtsen the unmanned systems working group. Attached is the late-5t prospectus, airing with an RSVP list (draft internai; forgive the types). We welcome any and all State participants at this and future sessions. Just have them send me a note so we keep an accurate count of attendees and have a name card for them. And i would be grateful if you cauid think about who best might represent State and be prepared to Speak and/or simply provide course convection at the next session on the 20'" related to Comm!- Best, Sa Samuel J. Brannen Senior Fellow 1 International Security Program C515 i Center fer Strategic and tnternationat Studies 1516 Rhode island Ave washington, DC 20036. I sbrangen?csisnrg CO 5 95 7 3 9 US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005957392 Date: 03f04i28016 InsteasEI?vsgl CSIS CENTER FOR STRATEGEC a . INTERNATIONAL STUDIES "rs- Unmanned S?tems Working gmug We are at the dawn of an age of unmanned systems. Proven U.S. performance of unmanned systems over the past decade of combat, homeland security, and law enforcement operations has all but guaranteed the increased demand for these technologies, leading to the likely global Spread of unmanned systems throughout military and civilian spheres. As with any revolution, policy and perception are lagging behind reality. That disconnect could be damaging to the United States from security, diplomatic, and national competitiveness perspectives. CSIS proposes to convene a select expert working group on the future of unmanned systems to help close this gap. The group will meet four times over two months and will be comprised of invited participants from relevant executive branch departments and agencies, congressional staff, think-tanks, humanitarian aid organizations, defense industry, and others. Project findings will be summarized in a final report and a public panel event held at Working Group Objectives F- Buiid a baseline for shared, objective understanding of rapidly developing and globally available technology out to 2025; i? Understand both the limits and possibilities .of unmanned systems in military and civilian applications; Map the relative risk of unmanned systems in the contexts of arms control, privacy, and norms of warfare and law enforcement,- Produce a final report that recommends to policymakers how to balance risk and opportunity with unmanned systems in domestic and international contexts. Methodology For each working groupsession, CSIS will produce a framing brief that captures existing knowledge and recommends areas for dialogue that best advance the conversation to achieve the aforementioned objectives. Subject to revision atthe working group's ?rst meeting, CSIS proposes these issue areas: 1) Unmanned Systems Technology {November 12, 2013, a} Evolution to date b} How "unmanned" works at the high and low ends c] Future trends {outta 2025) REVIEW AUTHORITY: Sharon Ahmad, Senior Reviewer Isis'nHooE avenue va TEL. (202} oozozoo wasnmoron. oc zoose not {202} 775.3199 UNCLASSIFIED US Department of State Case No. F?20?l4?09608 Doc No. 005957392 Date: 03/04i2016 US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No, 005957392 Date: 031041429016 i] Global map of producers and consumers ii) Emerging technologies [drawing from ongoing Revolutions horizon?scanning research} 2] Arms Control and Export Considerations [November 20, 2013, 3} Missile Technology Control Regime Categoryr 1 concerns bl International Traf?c in Arms Regulations and political obstacles to export 3) Militag Use (December 4, 2013, 9:00-11:00 AM) a} Beyond counter-terrorism: future multi~mission roles b) Unmanned in future coalition operations c) When the enemy has it: counter-unmanned 4) Domestic Use {December 17, 2013, 9:00-11:00 a) Homeland security and law enfOrcement b) Test ranges and FAA integration c) Privacy concerns Scholars Meetings will be moderated by (.515 senior fellow Samuel J. Brannen. Mr. Brannen has over a decade of experience at CSIS and the Department of Defense resEarching and writing about defense strategy and policy, and has organized many previous senior-level dialogues and workshops. -J Other participating CSIS project scholars are: Kathleen H. Hicks Senior Vice President, Henry A. Kissinger Chair, Director of the International Security Program David Berteau Senior Vice President, Director ofthe National Security Project on Industry and Resources Clark Murdock Senior Adviser and Director, Defense and National Securitv Program Maren Leed, Senior Adviser, Harold Brown Chair in Defense Polin Studies James Lewis. Director and Senior Fellow, Technology and Public Policy Program Stephanie Sanok ?Kostro. DeputyDirector and Senior Fellow, International Security Program Ethan Griffin. U.S. Air Force Military Fellow- Scott Aggenbaugh, Fellow and Multimedia Manager, Seven Revolutions 8: Abshire-lnamori Leadership Academy UNCLASSIFIED US. Department Of State Case NO. F?20'l4?09608 DOC NO. 005957392 Date: 0310412016 5 9 5 7 3 9 US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05957393 Date: C515 mm CENTER FOR STRATEGIC INTERNATIONAL STUDIES secunrrv PROGRAM: Unmanned Systems Working Group Attendees (As of November 8, 2013) Colonel Geoffrey Anthony, US. Marine Corps Fellow, CSIS Sam Brannon, Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS Shawn Brimlcy, Senior Vice President and Director of Studies, CNAS Erik Brine, Presidential Management Fellow, Senator Tim Kaine?s Of?ce Rosa Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University Law Center Captain Chris Corgnati. Deputy Director OPNAV more FEB ISR Capabilities, USN Jim Cutting, Manager Anny Aviation Systems, Boeing Government Operations 9. Brooke Eisele, Professional Staff Member, House Intelligence Committee 10. Michael Ellis, Republican Counsel, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ll. Ben FitzGerald, Senior Fellow, Director Technology and National Security Program, CNAS 12. Nate Freier, Professor, U.S. Army War College 13. Dan Folliard, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy 14. Kevin Gates, Professional Staff Member, House Armed Services Committee 15. Colonel Ethan Grif?n, US. Air Force Military Fellow, C513 16. Lt. Col Stuart Hat?eld, Branch Chief, Soldier Systems and Unmanned Ground Systems, US Army l7. Jeff Haupt, Manager, PIA-18E, 80, UCLASS and Advanced Navy Strike Fighter Programs, Boeing Government Operations l8. Michael Horowitz, CFR Fellow, Of?ce of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy 19. Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks, Senior Vice President, Henry A. Kissinger Chair, Director of the Security Program, C818 20. Lt. Col Michael O. Hixson, Combat Engineer CIO, Unmanned Systems C10 HQMC 21. Business Ram 22. Hewitt, Exeetnive Vioe'President'and WSW om. MO 23. Richard Kohout, Mission Area Director Counter-Terrorism, Borders and Immigration, Homeland Security Studies Analysis Institute 24. James Lewis, Director and Senior Fellow, Technology and Public Policy Program, C318 25. Scott Little?eld, Program Manager, DARPA 26. Motley, Vice ofKnowiedga for Unmanned Vd?li?cie Systems 28. Michael McNerney, Senior Policy Analyst, RAND 29. Thomas Moore, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Proliferation Prevention Program, C313 30. Dr- Clark Murdock, Senior Advisor and Director, Defense and National Security Program, Project on for Policy Nuclear Issues, CSIS grammes?er REVIEW Sharon Ahmad, Seer" i?eviewer cums-,3er - ISLAND AVENUE NW TEL. [202} 557.0200 wasumcron, oc zoom Fax [202] names UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. Doc No. (305957393 Date: 5 95 7 3 9 3FIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. (305957393 Date: 21 Unmanned Systems Working Group #1 - Attendees (Continued) 31-. Rohert Range]. Woe Presidem, Gova Rcla?ons. 32. John Reid. Development. Atomic: Systems, Inc. 33. Tom Rice, Dimer, Systex?ns, Inc. 34. Paul Scharre, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy ?35. Paul Sicgrest, Program Manager Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Systems, USN 36. Lt Col. MP. ?Job? Shand, HQMC Aviation APX UAS Cell, HQMC 37. Rachel Stohl, Senior Associate, The Stimson Center 38. LCDR Jeff Vajda, UAS Platform Manager, USCG 39. Colonel James Zientck, Director, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, HQMC UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case NO. Doc NO. C05957393 Date: 0304/2016 22 5 9 4 9 57 U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09808 Doc No. (3059-49576 Date; 02r'25i2016 Derscheid, Steven A From: Jest. Aaron Sent: Tuesday. November 12, 2013 3:22 AM RELEASE IN FULL To: 'Sem Brann'cn? I Cc: Ward. Stafford A Subject: rw: Reminder To RSVP: CSIS Unmanned Systems Working Group on 11112 Sam- Stafford Ward, who covers much of Europe for our of?ce, is hoping to attend today. if that is still okay. I was presumptuous enough to tell him that he should just head ever. given our conversation Friday. Regards, Aaron From: Sam Brennan Sent: Thursday, November CIT, 2013 11:34 AM To: Jest, Aaron Subject: Reminder To RSVP: C515 Unmanned svs?tems Working Group on 11i12 International INTERNATIHNAL ST Unmanned Systems Working?roup ?if You Plan To Attend. Please RSVP Today? The CSIS International Security Fragram is pleased to invite you to the ?rst of tour working group discussions on unmanned systems policy. Participants have been selected from among subject matter experts in the executive and legislative branches of government (including the military departments). engineering and defense industry. and the broader policy community. The eventwill be heid on a not?for-attribution basis on November 12, from 9:00-11:00 AM. at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 1616 Rhode island Ave NW. on the concourse level in room 0114. This first workshop will focus on the underlying technology of unmanned systems and explore its likely. tuture directionion a global scale.?including prdducer and supplier countries and emerging trends shaping its evolution. Following a framing brief delivered by the unmanned systems research team. James Lewis (088 Senior Fellow and Director or the Technoiogy and Public Policy Program) and Kathleen Hicks Senior Vice President, Director of the international UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. (305949576 Date: 02:25i2016 FIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. Date: 02l25l2016 Security Program. and Kissinger Chair) will provide commentary and we will open to a discussion moderated by Sam Brannon Senior Fellow in the lntemattonat Security Program). This overall workshop series has four main objectives: 2H- Euiid a baseline for shared. objective understanding of rapidly developing and globally available technolOQy out to 2025; Assess both the limits and possibilities of unmanned systems in military and civilian applications: 9- Mep the relative risk of unmanned systems in the contexts of arms control, enemy, and norms of warfare and law enforcement; Produce a ?nal report met recommends to policymakers how to balance risk and opportunity with unmanned systems in domestic and international contexts. An overview of the workshop sen'es can be found hire. We know you would have much to contribute to this dialogue and hope to see you there. RSVP to McCormick at nnccormick?csisprq (202-775-3201) by November 5. it you have any specific questions: or to would like to discuss the broader effort contact: Sam Brannenc sorannen@csis.org or Colonel Ethan Grif?n. Air Force {202-741-3887} I we moved. nut. imam: 15mm) AVENUE raw, WASHINGTON, m: iroon (20215370200 r' UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 DOC No. C05949576 Date: 02i25i2016 24 C0 5 94 5 5 l=tED US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. (305949551 Date: 0225:2016 Derscheid. Steven A From: iost, Aaron Sent; Thursday. November 14, 2013 7:12 PM To: 'SBrannen@csis.org' RELEASE IN PART 35 Subject: Re: Connection Thanks! From: Sam Brannen [m?iitg??rgnnen?giggrm Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 03:35 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Jost. Aaron 050 Borman Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 3:11:26 PM To: McCormick Cc: 5am Brannon cmnnen rsor Subject: Re CSIS Unmanned Systems Working Group - 11(20 9:00 AM I hope to attend .. - . I - From: Ethan an?n [majltg?grif?n?ggigorg] Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 05:13 PM Eastern Standard Time To: lost, Aaron Subject: C515 Unmanned Systems Working Group - 11,!20 9:00 AM Thanks to those that participated in an informative discussion for Session Pfease note the! attendance at subsequent sessions is not dependent upon prior participation, as each event focuses on a unique iss ue area. US. Department of State Case No F-2014-09608 DOC No (305949530 Date: 02f25f2016 US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. 005949530 Date: 02l25l2016 Unmanned Systems Working Gronp, Session #2 The International Security Program is pleased to invite you to the second of tour working group discussions on unmanned systems policy. Participants have been selected from among subject matter experts in the executive and legislative branches of government (including the military departments). engineering and defense industry. and the broader policy community. The event will be held on a not-lor-attribution basis on November 20. from 9:00?11:00 AM, at the Center for Strategic and international Studies, 1616 Rhode island Ave MW, in the ?oor Boa rd Room. This second workshop focuses on arms control and export considerations of unmanned aerial systems with particular consideration of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), intemationai Traf?c in Arms Regulations and political obstacles to export. Following a framing brief delivered by the CSIS unmanned systems research team, David Berteau Senior lv?ice President and Director of the National Security Program on industry and Resources} and Thomas Moore Senior allow and Deputy Director of the Proliferation Prevention Program) will provide commentary and we will open to a discussion moderated by Sam Brannen Senior Fellow in the international Security Program). This overall workshop series has four main objectives: 5? Build a baseline for shared, objective understanding of this rapidly developing and globally available technology out to 2025; Distill the relative risk of unmanned systems in the contexts of arms control and norms of warfare; De?ne both the limits and possibilities of unmanned systems in military and federal law enforcement applications; "a Produce a summary report with recommendations for policymakers on how to balance risk and opportunity with unmanned systems in the above contexts. An overview of the workshop series can be found Mei. We know you would have much to contribute to this dialogue and hope to see you there. RSVP to McCormick at rmccormickfdicsisorg (202-775-3201) by November 15. if you have any Speci?c questions or to would like to discuss the broader effort contact: Sam Brannen. sbrannen@csis.org (202375-3109). or Colonel Ethan Grif?n, USAF, Military Fellow. edri?ichsisorg (202341-3837). UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc NO. [305949530 Date: 02l25l2016 27 Navy FOIA RESPONSE OPNAV, From: Corgnati, Christopher CAPT OPNAV, NEXNEFZZ Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 16:57 To: rmccormick?csisorg Subject: RE: CSIS Unmanned Systems Working Group Invitaticm - on 12/4 from 0900-1100 new mesa-mu lam planning to attend. Thanks, Chris CAPT Chris Corgnati Director, Capabilities OPNAV NZING F2 lb] {.63 From: Sam Brannen Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:28 PM To: Corgnati, Christopher CAPT DPNAV, Subject: CSIS Unmanned Systems Working Group invitation - on 12f4 from 0900-1100 You are cordially invited to Unmanned Systems Working Group Session 3-. Military Use Featuring remarks by Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (ret.} Lieutenant General George USMC {rot} Moderated by Samuel J. Brannon Senior Fellow, international Securitv Program Wednesday, December 4, 2013 9:00 to 11:00 am. 2nd Floor Conference Room 1616 Rhode Island NW, Washington, DC 20036 US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. (305949533 Date: 022512016 RELEASE IN FULL Derscheld. Steven A From: Sam Brannen Sent: Menday. November 25, 2013 To: I Join Aaron Subject: C515 Unmanned Systems Working .Group Invitation - on 121% from I I INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Elm Ll?x- I-?l were: lte?isttz?-H?restmurt in?: tetra tot-Ettore: tatte- a: . 111:4: t?'n?ngq If}. . 1It Huff-4? 71? You are t'm'rh'trl'ly invited ft) Unmanned Systems Working Group Session 3: i?vlilitargir Use Fennel-mg remarks by Lieutenant General David DeptuloCUSAF (net) Lieutenant General Gaorge USMC (rot) Moderated by Samuel J. Brenner: Senior Fellow, international Security Program Wednesday. December 4, 2013 8:00 to NEW mm. 2? Floor Conference Room C313 1516 Rhode Island NW. Washington, DC 20036 RSVP to McCormick at rmccormiok?csis orq (202-7?5-3201} by December 2. Please note that this invitation isnon-trenslerrable. The CSIS international Security Program is pleased to invite you to the third of four werking group discussions on unmanned systems policy Participants have been selected from among subject matter experts in the executive and legislative branches of government. engineering and defense industry. and the broader policy community. This discossion will focus on the current and future use (out to 2025} of unmanned systems in the air. ground. and maritime domains. we will explore future joint multi- mission roles. the role of unmanned syStems in future coalition operations;.and UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005949533 Date: 02.959016 29 5 4 5 '3 3FIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No (305949533 Date: 02l25l2016 considerations regarding the use of unmanned systems by adversaries. The overall workshop series has four main objectives: 3% Build a baseline for? shared, objective understanding of this rapidly developing and globally available technology out to 2025; l? Dislill the relative risk of unmanned Systems in'the contexts of'anns control and norms of warfare; 5 De?ne both the limits and possibilities of unmanned systems in military and federal law enforcement applications; is Produce a summary report with recommendations for policymakers on how to balance risk and opponuniiy with unmanned systems in the above contexts. An overview of the workshop series can be found m. We know you would have much to contribute to this dialogue and hope to see you there. if you have any speci?c questions 'or to would like to discuss the broader e?orl contact: Sam Brannon. sbrannen@csis.org' (2037756109). or Colonel Ethan Grif?n, USAF, Military Fellow. 'egri?ichsisorg we i'ta? lliUt-?L?d. um.- Isl or; zoom {2011 estomo UNCLASSIFIED Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. 0059-19533 Date: 02l25l2016 30 Marine Corps FOIA Response From; Sent: Monda DeCember 02. 2013 12:1? To: Cc: Subject: RE1CSIS Unmanned stems Working Group Invitation - on 12/4 from 0900-1100 senses: - {53 i will attend the unmanned systems WG session on 4 Dec. Thanks for the invite -- iooking forward to it. weib) (6) (6) Combat Engineer CID Unmanned Ground Systems CID HQMC, CDELI Office: was] 7'34-2554 NIPR: it?) SIPR: inal Messa Fromzmmailto: (6) Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:28 PM To: Subject: CSIS Unmanned Systems Working Group Invitation - on 12/4 from 0900-1100 You are cordially invited to Unmanned Systems Group Session 3: Militarv Use Featuring remarks by (6) USAF [rat] a (6) USMC {rot} Moderated by (5) Marine Corps FOIA Response 31 From: (W Sent: Wednesda . December 11. 2013 11:25 To: marsh Subject: Invitation: 0900-1100 Dec 18 - Unmanned Systems Working Group Session 4 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: FlaggEd MPLEASE NOTE CHANGE iN DATE TO DEC. 13"? You are cordially invited to Unmanned Systems Working Group Session 4: Domestic Law Enforcement Use Featuring remarks by Director of the Homeland Security Studies 8: Analysis Institute Moderated by (6) Senior Fellow. International Security Program Wednesday, December 18, 2013 9:00 to 11:00 am. Concourse Level Conference Room CSIS 1616 Rhode Island NW, Washington, DC 20036 RWP 'i202-7?5-3201} bv December 16- 32 Marine Corps FOIA Response The CSIS International Security Program ls pleased to invite you to the fourth and final working group discussion on unmanned systems policy. This discussion will focus on the current and future use {out to 2025} of unmanned systems in the air, ground, and maritime domains in the US. homeland by federal law enforcement, including the potential use of assets through defense support of civilian authorities. Participants have been selected from among subiect matter experts in the executive and legislative branches of government, engineering and defense industry, and the broader policy community. The overall workshop series has four objectives: a Build a baseline for shared. objective understanding of this rapidly developing and globally available technology out to 2025: Distili the relative risk of unmanned systems in the contexts of arms control and norms of warfare; De?ne both the limits and possibilities of unmanned systems in military and federal law enforcement applications; a Produce a summary report with recommendations for policymakers on how to balance risk and opportunity with unmanned systems in the above contexts. An overview of the workshop series can be found here . We know you would have much to contribute to this dialogue and hope to see you there. if you have any specific questions or to would like to discuss the broader effort contact: (202-775-3109). or user, Military Fellow, Sent: Frida February 28, 2014 10:20 To: Subject: MarketinQJSustaining the US. Lead in Unmanned Systems To ensure receipt of our email, please add Us to your safe senders list The CSIS International Security Program is pleased to announce the release of Its latest report: Sustaining the U.S. Lead in Unmanned Systems: Military and Homeland Considerations through 2025 Over the past decade, the United States has established a lead in the military use of unmanned systems technology. Yet, the U.S. lead is at risk in the decades ahead, as US. strategists and policymakers have not taken sufficient steps to shore up success In the military?technical revolution at hand. With the effective 2014 end of the Afghanistan War, commitment to explore the broader possibilities of unmanned systems is retreating within the Department of Defense Meanwhile, the rest ofthe world is rapidly increasing its attention and investment in unmanned systems. Additionally, unmanned systems will have domestic prominence and importance for the United States as they are increasingly adopted for homeland and law enforcement missions, for private commercial use, and by individuals. This report offers analysis of the key risks and opportunities of the technology and provides specific recommendations for policymakers to sustain the US. lead out to 2025 and beyond. Download a copy of the report here. Project Team: (13} (6) Senior Fellow, Senior Fellow, International Program (13) (6) Military Fellow, International Security Program 40 Ken Ken Handyman Daputy Assistant Sec-rerary of State Io: Defense Trade Controls TC 202.663. 2861 . Sam Brannen Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 5:32 PM UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No Doc No. (306949561 Date: 02(25f2016 0 5 4 9 5 6 1HFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. CUES-349561 Date: 02f25f2016 41 To: Handeiman, Kenneth 8 Subject: Unmanned Systems Report Hi Ken, hope at! is well. Aren't you glad you didn'tiust- do a I ?nally finished the unmanned systems report (attached). came put strongly in support of expert. And I'm broadly concerned by DoD's-lack of vision on unmanned. So what?s new. right? in any case, hope to'see you around someday, sometime, snmewhere in-the notso distant futUre. Best; Sam Samuel J. Brannen Senior Fe?llow I tntemational Securitu {25:5 1 center for-Strategic and International Studies 1616 Rhodalsland MENW, wa'shingmn, DC 10636 {20217754109 I thtter: @RealSamErannEn 42 Navy FOIA RESPONSE OPNAV. NZNEJ From: Ethan Grif?n Sent: Wednesday, April 09. 2014 15:40 To: Corgnati, Christopher CAPT OPNAV, NZINGFZE Cc: Sam Brannen; McCormick Subject: RE: Invitation, etc. Sorry, with the link: From: Ethan Grif?n Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 3:35 PM To: Corgnati, Christopher CAPT OPNAV, NZINEFZZ Cc: Sam Brannen; McCormick Subje'Ct: Invitation, etc. Afternoon, Chris, I trust this ?nds you well! The few months since the Working Group series closed have absolutely flown by. i imagine they have for you likewise, especially if you were heavily affected by Navy budget prep. l'rn not sure if you ever received the mass distribution notice, but if not I thought you might be interested in reviewing Sam?s piece post-Working Group Series. Also, i have an invitation pending for you via post and digital, could you please pass me your work mailing address, thanks. Lastly, do you know if COL John Lindsay/LTC Glenn Lapoint (USA HQDA 065 63-5-7') are still good points of contact for unmanned systems in the Army enterprise, your equivalents? Thanks for the few momenm, i look forward to seeing you soon. 43 Navy FOIA RESPONSE Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:15 PM To: Cor nati. Christopher CAPT OPNAV, Callahan, Kenneth {Ken} COL USAF AF A2 lb} is; mailmil? Cc: Sam Brannen; McCormick Subject: Invitation for Panel Participation at CSIS Event (5/3/14) Good afternoon, gentlemen, On behalf of (ISIS, its my pleasure to pass you the attached invitation for a panel discussion on 'EService Perspectives in FY15 and Beyond," part of the broader ?The State of Don Unmanned Systems" event at ?515 (prospectus attached]. This event serves as a follow-on to fail Unmanned Systems Working Group Series, which culminated in the report, "Sustaining the U.S. Lead in Unmanned Systems," by Mr. Sam Brannen. Your inputs, as well as those of your colleagues, were an essential ingredient to the broad network of unmanned systems' experts that attended that series. We believe that continuing that type of dialogue is critical to maintaining U.S. leadership in unmanned technology, innovation, policy, and operations. The event will be public {on the record}, but you may certainly caveat personal views as appropriate. As with the USWG Series, we intend to address unmanned systems across all domains, Army ground integratiOn as well as air systems. If there is a better spokesperwn for your service's overarching position, please don?t hesitate to forward this invitation and inform me. I sincerely hope that you will be able to participate. If you have questions, or suggestions for additional discussion germane to your service, please don't hesitate to call. Respectfully, Ethan Colonel Ethan Griffin, USAF Fellow CSIS Center for Strategic and international Studies International Security Program 202341.388? 44 Marine Corps FOIA Response CENTER FOR STRATEGIC CSIS INTERNATIONALSTUDIES .. gag. SECURITY espoused The State of Unmanned Systems recent report on Sustaining the U3. Lead in Unmanned Systems." Mitten: and Homeland ansfderatr'gns Through 2025 found that the current US. military lead in unmanned systems is at risk in the coming decade as other nations develop or acquire their own capabilities and Pentagon investment incurrent and next-generation uninanned systems decreases under budget pressure. The C813 study team provided actionable recommendations to reverse that trend, reinforce success to date, and build on the United States? remarkable unmanned systems technology base, human capital, and operational expertise. With the release of the Quadrennial Defense Review and the Fiscal Year 2015 Residential Budget Request re?ecting updated priorities, 0818 proposes to host a meeting on the ?State of Unmanned Systems in on Tuesday, May 3 from - Over the course of two moderated panels, military and civilian subject matter experts will assess the health and direction of unmanned systems technology within and in support of the future joint force. Panel 1: Service Perspectives in FY15 and Beyond Chaired by (3318 Air Force Fellow, (6) each U.S. military service. The panel seeks to address the following policy questions: this panel will examine the state of unmanned systems within What are service acquisition, caperimentation, and force structure integration plans for unmanned systems out to 2025? Beyond 2025'? To How could inter-service collaboration on unmanned systems be improved, with consideration of essential capabilities and critical gaps? What impact is budget uncertainty having on deliberate unmanned systems development? 3? How is the operational expertise in unmanned systems gained over the past decade being preserved? How will this momentum be maintained and further innovation generated going forward? Panel 2: Leadership Amid Commercial Sector Growth and Changing Global Supply Chaired by CSIS Senior Fellow, this panel will assess key areas lDoD must leverage or reform within its bureaucratic processes to sustain its lead in' unmanned systems over the next decade as the commercial sector increasingly becomes a source of innovation for a rapidly expanding global supply chain. The panel seeks to consider the following policy questions: 39' Is the Of?ce of the Secretary of Defense (08D) properly fostering unmanned systems technology within F- How can DOD continue to promote innovation and leverage growing commercial activity in unmanned - systems? is- Does current U.S. export policy related to unmanned systems best serve near and longer-term U.S. interests? What operational risks are associated with an increasing global Supply (commercial and military) in unmanned systems? Where might this proliferation most adversely affect regional stability? 45 Marine Corps FOIA Response CENTER Foa INTERNATIONAL STUDIES -- 2 I - . :2 "inclinations; SECURITY Pnooa'nn (6) Director, Air Force RPA Capabilities Division AFKA2CU (Room 5E665) HUG Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330-1700 Apia 10, 2014 Dear You are an identi?ed leader in Department of Defense strategy, plans, and pregams on unmanned systems technology. With that distinction in mind, I write to invite you to represent the views of the United States Air Force at a panel discussion on ?Service Perspectives in FY15 and Beyond" on Thursday May 8, 2014 from 10:60 here at (3813 in Washington, DC. Building on the recently published (3518 report, Sustaining the US. Lead in Unmanned swam: Mitr'rorv and Homeland Considerations through 20m this meeting seeks to assess the health and direction of unmanned systems technology across This is an opportunity to articulate after the and QDR 2014 release your service's vision for unmanned systems for the ?rturejoint force. With representatives ?'om each of the services, the panel would seek to answer the following questions: I What are service acquisition experimentation, and force structure integration plans for unmanned systems out to 2025? Beyond 2025? I How could inter-service collaboration on unmanned systems be improved? I How is budget uncertainty particularly affecting unmanned systems development? I How is operational expertise in unmanned systems gained over the past 12 years being preserved and how will it be generated going forward? Attached for your consideration is a copy of the overall meeting prospectus. Please let me know if you would be willing to speak on the ?State of Unmanned Systems in the Services? panel or if you have any ques?uns. 1 can he reached at 202-741-3887 or (5) Sincerely, b) (6 f6) 0313 Air Force Fellow (3313 Senior Fellow - 1616 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW 8510200 WASHINGTON. DC EDOJG 775.3199 46 Marine Corps FOIA Response (6) From: (bl Sent: Thursday. April 2014 13:08 To: Cc: Subject: RE: Invitation for Panel Participation at CSIS Eyent Signed By: lb} lb} l5) Sir, I will represent the USMC combat developer at the panel. lfdoes not attend, I will be prepared to be the USMC re at the anel to discuss both air and ground unmanned systems requirements and posture -- have been working with??l?hlusmc UAS requirements). yrs. 03) (6) Combat Engineer CIO Unmanned Ground Systems 00 HQMC, Office: {7031?84-2554 SIPR: --?--Driginal From: (5) [mailto (6) Sent: Monda A ril 14, 2014 11:23 AM Subject: rw: Invitation for Panel Participation at CSIS Event [5f3f14l lb) (61 As discussed, please see attached and below. l'd greatly appreciate your recommendation for alternate Invitations. (Di (5) would welcome your thoughts as well for someone that could bridge the groundfair dialogue from a USMC perspective on unmanned systems. Many thanks, gents, Message-m? From: (6) rnailto: (5) Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 9:45 AM To: Subject: RE: invitation for Panel Participation at CSIS Event 6FIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09603 Doc No. 005949536 Data 02f25f2016 Derscheid, Steven A From: Josl. Aaron Sent: Thursday. April 2014 8:27 AM To: Sam Brannon Subiect: RE: UAS and UAE RELEASE IN FULL Hi Sam, thanks for your email. Things are good here, and hapc are there too. i look forward to the May 8 event. You can Quinn atlhe UAE desk at_, and of course my team here also looks after the pol-mil relationship with the UAE. Regards. Aaron Aaron w. Josl Senior Team Leader - Middle Eastand Africa Of?ce of Regional Security and Arms Transfers Bureau ofPolitioal-Militaly Affairs US. Department of State This email IS From: Sam Branrlen [111mm Sent: Thorsday, April 2014 8:21 AM To: Jt'Jr'stf Aaron Subject: UAS and UAE Aaron. I hope thisnote ?nds you well. I wanted to let you know that on May 8 from we're going to have a discussion at ($15 on the "State of Do!) Unmanned Systems? (prospectus attached}. The second panel will cover the global spread of UAS anti U.S.'export policy. among other issues. Mike Horowitz, Jl Gertier and Davis will be the discussants. throws to the event will go out shortly. It will be on the record and open to the public. And please forgive this question from the blue, but could you tell me who covers This request is actually unrelated. We have a group of 20 young and mid-level Emirati diplomats coming for an executive education program and I'm trying to arrange visits for them with State and BesL Earn Samuel .1. Brannon US. Department of State Case No. Doc No (305949536 Date: 021250016 48 0 5 4 5 S. Department of State Case No Doc No (305949548 Date? 02f25!2016 Derscheid, Steven A From: Sam Erannen <53rannen?csisorg> Sent: Thursday. June 19. 2014 8'00 AM RELEASE IN PART 35 Subject: Re: SAFILA on UAW export policy Good to hear it. I'm digging into the issue of unmanned systems in homeland security?an entirely different set of complicated it equally divisive issues. l'm also working on nuclear strategy issues, which is new and gives me had dreams. And even,r great once in a while, 1 have some semblance at a tile eutside werk! Best. 5am From: ?esta. dogAWQg?Qgeua Date: Wednesday. June 18, 2014 at 12:24 PM To: Sam Brannen Subject: RE: SAFIIA on UAV expert policy The house IS really good, thanks for asking What else Is going on With you? This email I5 UNCLASSIFIED .. From: Sam 3mm [meeammt Sent: Tuesday, June 17. 2014 8:09 PM To: Just, Aaron Subject: Re: on UAV expert policy Hang tough and stay stream It?s not Ellaan easy street outside of sevemment. Business devempment makes IPCs tool: fun. How's the house? Best, Sam - a? p. .-.. .- -q-o -- Frum: , mw tate. a Date: Tuesday, lune 17, 2014 318:61 PM To: Sam Brannen (Wu-Josh Kirshner c?itl hn 1? ac to alstrat i . em). Max Bergmann ?hcro_witzn1? chorowiqm? BBS Subiett: Re: SAFIIA on UAV expert policy I'll decline to comment en any at that, but thanks for hath these things It's like you guys never left! {Although actually: whyI did you leave me!) -Aart}n S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-09608 Doc No. {305949548 Date: 02232018 us. Department of State Case No. BEEN-09608 Doc No. (305949548 Date 0225:2016 From: Sam Brannon [mailm?rgn?g?mm Scot: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 0?:54 PM To: 505? Kiri-liner