Notice2026-00306
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 12, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 7 (Monday, January 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1169-1171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-10]
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) 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 25-
10, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 7, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-10
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $1.00 billion
Other................................... $ .04 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.04 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to two hundred (200) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM)
Up to two hundred (200) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will be included: AMRAAM containers and
support equipment; spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair
and return support; weapons system support and software; classified
software delivery and support; classified publications and technical
documentation; 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 (AT-D-YAL)
(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: April 9, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--AIM-120C and AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles
The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to two hundred
(200) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM);
and up to two hundred (200) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs. The following non-MDE
items will be included: AMRAAM containers and support equipment; spare
parts, consumables and accessories, repair and return support; weapons
system support and software; classified software delivery and support;
classified publications and technical documentation; 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 $1.04 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the U.S. Australia is one of
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our most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic power contributes significantly
to ensuring peace and economic stability in the Western Pacific. It is
vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing
and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will improve Australia's capability to meet
current and future threats by protecting and increasing aircraft
survivability. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this
equipment and services 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. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any
offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any
offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser
and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-10
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-120D-3 series Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided
missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature, and 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. The AIM-120D-3 features a quadrangle target
detection device and an electronics unit within the guidance section
that performs all radar signal processing, mid-course and terminal
guidance, flight control, target detection, and warhead detonation.
Precise positioning will be provided by either Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code.
2. The AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
is a supersonic, air or surface-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.
3. The AMRAAMs will be integrated on the Royal Australian Air Force
(RAAF) combat aircraft platforms, such as the F/A-18, EA-18G, and F-35,
along with the ground-based National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile
System (NASAMS).
4. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
5. 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 system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made that Australia 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.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Australia.
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