Notice2026-00705
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 15, 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 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1769-1771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00705]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-35]
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-
35, Policy Justification, and Sensitive of Technology.
Dated: January 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-35
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 *............... $0.95 billion
Other................................... $1.24 billion
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TOTAL................................. $2.19 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to one hundred sixty-three (163) Tomahawk Block V All Up Rounds
(AURs)
Twelve (12) Tomahawk Block IV AURs
Up to ten (10) Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control Systems (TTWCS)
Up to two (2) Tomahawk Block IV telemetry missiles
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: satellite data
link terminals (KIV-18A); integrated secure broadcast systems (KSX-5);
communications security devices (KGV-135A); technical, programmatic,
engineering, and logistical support for the Tomahawk AUR missiles,
TTWCS, and Mission Distribution Software; missile containers; software;
hardware; training; training devices; unscheduled missile maintenance;
spares; in-service support; communication equipment; operational flight
test; publications; engineering and technical expertise to maintain the
capability; non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (NE-P-AGR, NE-P-AGS, NE-P-AGT)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE-P-LHV
(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 25, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Netherlands--Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy up to one
hundred sixty-three (163) Tomahawk Block V All Up Rounds (AURs); twelve
(12) Tomahawk Block IV AURs; up to ten (10) Tactical Tomahawk Weapons
Control Systems (TTWCS); and up to two (2) Tomahawk Block IV telemetry
missiles. The following non-MDE items
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will also be included: satellite data link terminals (KIV-18A);
integrated secure broadcast systems (KSX-5); communications security
devices (KGV-135A); technical, programmatic, engineering, and
logistical support for the Tomahawk AUR missiles, TTWCS, and Mission
Distribution Software; missile containers; software; hardware;
training; training devices; unscheduled missile maintenance; spares;
in-service support; communication equipment; operational flight test;
publications; engineering and technical expertise to maintain the
capability; non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost is $2.19 billion.
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 Netherland's capability to meet
current and future threats by utilizing long-range, conventional
surface-to-surface missiles with significant standoff range that can
neutralize growing threats. The Netherlands will have no difficulty
absorbing these articles 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. There are known offset requirements associated with this
sale. See the attached annex for further details.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to the Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-35
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 Tomahawk Block IV and V All Up Round (AUR) is a Tomahawk
cruise missile assembled in a canister for surface launch. Tomahawk
Block IV and V capabilities include increased system flexibility;
improved system response times; improved lethality against an increased
target set; improved accuracy; improved anti-jam GPS receiver with
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) capability;
enhanced availability due to a 15-year maintenance interval; and two-
way communications between missile and strike or missile controllers
via ultra-high frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
a. The two-way communication capability, provided by the Satellite
Data Link Terminal (SDLT), enables mission planners and the strike or
missile controllers to issue in-flight missile retargeting commands and
receive in-flight missile status and information transmissions.
b. The Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS) provides
command and control, targeting, mission planning, and distribution
functions.
c. The Tomahawk Block IV telemetry missiles are test missiles to be
launched from Netherlands' air defense and command frigates to certify
the platform ahead of initial operational capability.
d. The SDLT (KIV-18A) inside the Block IV Tomahawk is a UHF SATCOM
terminal used for data communications between the missile and strike or
missile controller via satellite.
e. The Integrated Secure Broadcast Systems (KSX-5) satellite radio
inside the Block V TLAM communicates via the Advanced Communications
Architecture (ACA). It provides increased bandwidth, capacity,
reliability, and resiliency over the previous SDLT radio. It is used
for data communications between the missile and strike or missile
controller via satellite and network service provider.
f. The communications security devices (KGV-135A) inside the Block
IV telemetry missiles provide telemetry data during a test launch
event.
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 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.
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