Notice2025-20513
Arms Sales Notification
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
November 21, 2025
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 90 Issue 223 (Friday, November 21, 2025)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 223 (Friday, November 21, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52645-52647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-20513]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-78]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
[[Page 52646]]
SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6523,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9dcdbc6c6c387d3c8c1dbc887cac0dfe9c4c8c0c587c4c0c5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1461667b7b7e3a6e757c66753a777d625479757d783a797d78">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#35514656541b5b56471b47464756585258411b595c46411b565b461858574d7558545c591b585c59"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1c5d2c2c08fcfc2d38fd3d2d3c2ccc6ccd58fcdc8d2d58fc2cfd28cccc3d9e1ccc0c8cd8fccc8cd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 24-
78, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: November 18, 2025.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN21NO25.012
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-C
Transmittal No. 24-78
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $591.7 million
Other................................... $ 99.3 million
-------------------------------
TOTAL................................. $691.0 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two hundred forty-six (246) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical
missiles
Six (6) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder captive air training missiles
(CATM)
Two (2) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder special air training missiles
(NATM)
Fourteen (14) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical guidance units
Two (2) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM guidance units
Non-MDE:
Also included are missile containers; spares; personnel training
and training equipment; classified and unclassified publications and
technical documents; warranties; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
[[Page 52647]]
(iv) Military Department: Navy (NE-P-AGQ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 6, 2024
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Netherlands--AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy two hundred
forty-six (246) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles; six (6)
AIM-9X Block II sidewinder captive air training missiles (CATM); two
(2) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder special air training missiles; fourteen
(14) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical guidance units; and two (2)
AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder CATM guidance units. Also included are
missile containers; spares; personnel training and training equipment;
classified and unclassified publications and technical documents;
warranties; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total program cost is $691 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by improving
the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and
economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands' capability to meet
current and future threats and enhance interoperability with the U.S.
and other NATO members. The Netherlands will have no difficulty
absorbing these weapons into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in
Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to the Netherlands; however, U.S. Government
Engineering and Technical Services may be required on an interim basis
for training and technical assistance.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24-78
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missile represents a substantial
increase in performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I
missile configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight
seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, a low drag/high
angle of attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet
Mounted Cueing System. The most current AIM-9X Block II operational
flight software developed for all international partner countries and
authorized by U.S. export policy provides fifth-generation infrared
missile capabilities such as Lock-On-After-Launch, Weapons Data Link,
surface attack, and surface launch. No software source code or
algorithms will be released.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that the Netherlands can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of the
Netherlands.
[FR Doc. 2025-20513 Filed 11-20-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on November 21, 2025.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.