Notice2025-22754
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
December 15, 2025
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Defense Department
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The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 238 (Monday, December 15, 2025)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22754]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-111]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6233,
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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-
111, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 10, 2025.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 24-111
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 Argentina
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 94 million
Other................................... $847 million
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TOTAL................................. $941 million
Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Argentina
has requested to buy equipment and services to support twenty-four (24)
F-16 Block 10/15 aircraft procured through third-party transfer. These
items include:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-six (36) AIM-120 C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM)
Two (2) AIM-120 C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections
One hundred two (102) MK-82 500lb general purpose bombs
Fifty (50) MXU-650 air foil groups for
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500lb GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs
One hundred two (102) FMU-152A/B joint programmable fuzes with FZU-
63A/B fuze systems
Fifty (50) MAU-169L/B computer control groups
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: weapons and
weapons support equipment; explosive charges, devices, propellants, and
components; AN/ARC-238 radios; Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS);
FMU-169D/B inert fuzes; Ground Support System (GSS) for Link-16; KY-58M
and KIV-78 cryptographic devices, AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL),
communications security (COMSEC) cables, and other COMSEC devices and
equipment; cartridges, chaffs, and flares; practical explosive
ordinance disposal system trainer; avionics support; communications
equipment; precision navigation; Computer Program Identification
Numbers (CPINS); electronic warfare database support; major and minor
modifications and maintenance support; aircraft components, parts, and
accessories; instruments and lab equipment; spare parts, consumables
and accessories, and repair and return support; classified and
unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified
publications and technical documentation; personnel training and
training equipment; clothing, textiles, and individual equipment; jet
fuel; aircraft ferry, aerial refueling, and transportation support;
studies and surveys; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (AR-D-QAZ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None known at this time
(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: October 30, 2024
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Argentina--F-16 Aircraft Equipment and Support
The Government of Argentina has requested to buy equipment and
services to support twenty-four (24) F-16 Block 10/15 aircraft procured
through third-party transfer. These items include: thirty-six (36) AIM-
120 C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); two (2)
AIM-120 C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections; one hundred two (102) MK-82 500lb
general purpose bombs; fifty (50) MXU-650 air foil groups for 500lb
GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs; one hundred two (102) FMU-152A/B
joint programmable fuzes with FZU-63A/B fuze systems; and fifty (50)
computer control groups MAU-169L/B. The following non-MDE items will
also be included: weapons and weapons support equipment; explosive
charges, devices, propellants, and components; AN/ARC-238 radios; Joint
Mission Planning Systems (JMPS); FMU-169D/B inert fuzes; Ground Support
System (GSS) for Link-16; KY-58M and KIV-78 cryptographic devices, AN/
PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL), communications security (COMSEC)
cables, and other COMSEC devices and equipment; cartridges, chaffs, and
flares; practical explosive ordinance disposal system trainer; avionics
support; communications equipment; precision navigation; Computer
Program Identification Numbers (CPINS); electronic warfare database
support; major and minor modifications and maintenance support;
aircraft components, parts, and accessories; instruments and lab
equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and
return support; classified and unclassified software delivery and
support; classified and unclassified publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment; clothing,
textiles, and individual equipment; jet fuel; aircraft ferry, aerial
refueling, and transportation support; studies and surveys; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost is $941 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a
major non-NATO ally that is a force for political stability and
economic progress in South America.
The proposed sale will improve Argentina's capability to meet
current and future threats by providing the additional capacity to
conduct air defense, offensive counter air, and close air support
operations. Argentina will have no difficultly absorbing this equipment
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 Lockheed Martin, located in Fort
Worth, TX. There are no known offsets 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 Argentina.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 24-111
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-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided missile
featuring digital technology and micro-miniature, solid-state
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying and
maneuvering targets.
2. The Paveway II (PWII) is a maneuverable, free-fall laser-guided
bomb (LGB). It is delivered like a normal general purpose (GP) warhead,
but the semi-active laser guidance corrects many of the normal errors
inherent in any delivery system. Laser designation for the LGB can be
provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators. The PWII
consists of a non-warhead-specific MAU-209 or MAU-169 computer control
group (CCG) and a warhead-specific air foil group (AFG) that attaches
to the nose and tail of the GP bomb body.
The GBU-12 is a 500-pound general-purpose (GP) bomb body fitted
with the MAU-169 (CCG) and MXU-650 AFG for guidance to its laser
designated target.
3. The MK-82 general purpose (GP) bomb is a 500-pound, free-fall,
unguided, low-drag weapon. The MK-82 is designed for soft, fragment-
sensitive targets and is not intended for hard targets or penetrations.
The explosive filling is usually tritonal,
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though other compositions have sometimes been used.
4. ARC-238 radios are cryptographic voice communications radio
systems equipped with Second Generation Anti-jam Tactical Ultra-High-
Frequency Radio for NATO (SATURN). Other waveforms may be included as
needed.
5. The AN/PYQ-10] Simple Key Loader is a handheld device used for
securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between compatible
cryptographic and communications equipment.
6. The KY-58M is a cryptographic modernized secure voice module
primarily used to encrypt radio communication to and from military
aircraft and other tactical vehicles.
7. The KIV-78 is a cryptographic appliqu[eacute] for IFF. It can be
loaded with Mode 5 classified elements.
8. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform,
PC-based mission planning system. Its modular suite of systems is
tailored to user needs, allowing operators of various aircraft to
install planning modules required for flight planning, weapons delivery
planning, post-flight debrief, and operational integration.
9. Link-16 is an advanced command, control, communications, and
intelligence (C3I) system incorporating jam-resistant, digital
communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical
information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea
elements. It provides the warfighter key theater functions such as
surveillance, identification, air control, and weapons engagement
coordination for all services and allied forces.
10. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
11. 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.
12. A determination has been made that Argentina 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.
13. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to Government of Argentina.
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