Notice2026-00360
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 12, 2026
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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 1174-1176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00360]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 24-1D]
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,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0471766b6b6e2a7e656c76652a676d724469656d682a696d68"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d1a4a3bebebbffabb0b9a3b0ffb2b8a791bcb0b8bdffbcb8bd">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b1f08181a551518095509080918161c160f551712080f55181508561619033b161a121755161217"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bbdfc8d8da95d5d8c995c9c8c9d8d6dcd6cf95d7d2c8cf95d8d5c896d6d9c3fbd6dad2d795d6d2d7">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 24-
1D.
Dated: January 8, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 24-1D
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Australia
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 09-36
Date: July 17, 2009
Military Department: Air Force
(iii) Description: On July 17, 2009, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 09-36 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), to
continue participation in the USAF/Boeing Globemaster III Sustainment
Partnership (GSP) which consists of support for Australia's fleet of
four (4) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft, contractor
technical and logistics personnel services, support equipment, spare
and repair parts, and other related elements of logistics support. The
estimated cost was $300 million. There was no Major Defense Equipment
(MDE) associated with this sale.
On May 19, 2014, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 14-0C, under section 36(b)(5)(C) of
the AECA, of the inclusion of additional Contractor Logistics Support
(CLS) to support Australia's fleet of C-17 Globemaster III cargo
aircraft, which increased from four (4) to six (6). The total case
value was increased by $150 million, resulting in a total case value of
$450 million. There was no MDE associated with this sale.
On December 1, 2017, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 17-0A, under section 36(b)(5)(C) of
the AECA, of the further inclusion of additional funding to maintain
Australia's participation in the USAF/Boeing Globemaster III
Sustainment Partnership (GSP) through 2022. Additionally, Australia's
fleet of C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft increased from six (6) to
eight (8). Support included contractor technical and logistics support
services; support equipment; spare and repair parts; and other related
elements of logistics support. The total case value increased
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by $400 million, resulting in a total case value of $850 million. There
was no MDE associated with this sale.
This transmittal reports the addition of the following non-MDE
items: Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services; major modifications
and maintenance support; personnel training and training equipment;
United States (U.S.) Government and contractor engineering, technical,
and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics
and program support. The estimated total value of the new items is
$4.03 billion. The estimated total case value will increase by $4.03
billion to a revised $4.88 billion. There is no MDE associated with
this sale.
(iv) Significance: This proposed sale will support Australia's
ability to effectively maintain its current force projection capability
that enhances interoperability with U.S. forces, well into the future.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security of the U.S. by helping to improve the
security of an important major non-NATO ally and partner which
contributes significantly to peacekeeping, humanitarian, and combat
operations around the world.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
UNCLASSIFIED.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 17, 2024
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