Notice2026-00707
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 1763-1765]
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. 25-19]
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-
19, 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. 25-19
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 Romania
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $180 million
Other................................... $100 million
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TOTAL................................. $280 million
Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles and/or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment:
One (1) AN/MPQ-65 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar set
One (1) AN/MSQ-132 Engagement Control Station
Two (2) M903 launching stations
One (1) Electrical Power Plant (EPP) III
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: launching
station modification kits; PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)
Missile Segment Enhancement launcher conversion kit; generators;
generator spare parts; prime movers; spare parts for prime movers; KG-
250X encryptor; AN/TPX-57v1 identification friend or foe (IFF); KIV-77
encryptor; personnel communication equipment training; Defense Advanced
Global Positioning Systems Receivers (DAGRs); United States (U.S.)
Government and contractor representative technical assistance;
engineering and logistics support services; publications and technical
documentation; classified software; classified books and publications;
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (RO-B-UHD)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: RO-B-UEM
(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 28, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Romania--PATRIOT Air Defense System
The Government of Romania has requested to buy one (1) AN/MPQ-65
Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar set; one (1) AN/MSQ-132 Engagement
Control Station; two (2) M903 launching stations; and one (1)
Electrical Power Plant (EPP) III. The following non-MDE items will also
be included: launching station modification kits; PATRIOT Advanced
Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile
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Segment Enhancement launcher conversion kit; generators; generator
spare parts; prime movers; spare parts for prime movers; KG-250X
encryptor; AN/TPX-57v1 identification friend or foe (IFF); KIV-77
encryptor; personnel communication equipment training; Defense Advanced
Global Positioning Systems Receivers (DAGRs); U.S. Government and
contractor representative technical assistance; engineering and
logistics support services; publications and technical documentation;
classified software; classified books and publications; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost is $280 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a
NATO Ally that is an important force for political and economic
stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current
and future threats by enabling it to field a credible force to deter
adversaries and support its participation in NATO operations. Romania
will have no difficulty 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 contractors will be RTX Corporation, located in
Andover, MA, and Lockheed Martin, located in Bethesda, MD. 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 require approximately
five U.S. Government and five U.S. contractor representatives to travel
to Romania for a duration of up to three years to support equipment
fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-19
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 AN/MPQ-65 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 PATRIOT radar set
(RS) consists of a multifunction phased-array radar mounted on a
semitrailer. The RS is powered by the Electric Power Plant (EPP) and
monitored and controlled by the Engagement Control Station (ECS). The
AN/MPQ-65 RS provides airspace surveillance, detection, target
tracking, identification, missile tracking, missile guidance, and
electronic counter-countermeasures. It has the capability to track a
wide variety of targets under saturation raid conditions and support
the simultaneous operation of multiple PATRIOT missiles to defend
against a threat.
2. The AN/MSQ-132 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 ECS provides
operational control of the PATRIOT Fire Unit (FU). The ECS exchanges FU
initialization data, defense readiness conditions, states of alert,
target evaluation data, engagement-related data, and ECS status with
the Information and Coordination Central.
3. The M903 LS is a mobile tactical unit that transports, aims, and
launches the PATRIOT Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) and PATRIOT
Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles. The LS is controlled from the
Engagement Control Station (ECS) via the Data Link Terminal network.
4. The Power Generation Equipment Electric Power Plant (EPP) III
provides tactical power for the ECS and RS. The EPP consists of two 15-
kilowatt generator sets which are interconnected through the power
distribution unit.
5. The KG-250X encryptor is a rugged, flexible, low-size, weight,
and power (SWAP), high-speed inline network encryptor. It is used to
secure sensitive data on military and government networks by encrypting
network traffic, allowing for secure communication in high-risk
environments.
6. The identification friend or foe (IFF) is an identification
system designed for command and control. It enables military and
civilian air traffic control interrogation systems to identify
aircraft, vehicles, or forces as friendly, and to determine its bearing
and range from the interrogator. The AN/TPX-57(V1) with KIV-77
encryptor is an Air Defense Interrogator (ADI) that is used to classify
and re-classify targets in IFF systems.
7. The Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver
(DAGR) is a small, commercial, NAVSTAR GPS receiver designed for
military operations. The Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module
(SAASM) is a security device controlling the encryption that enables
Precise Positioning Service (PPS) Y-code signals from GPS satellites
and resists adversary attempts to spoof GPS signals. The DAGR with
SAASM will provide position and location information necessary for
ground-based operation. The DAGR has a graphical screen, 12-channel
continuous satellite tracking, simultaneous L1/L2 dual frequency GPS
signal reception, and extended performance in a diverse jamming
environment.
8. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
9. 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.
10. A determination has been made that Romania can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
11. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Romania.
[FR Doc. 2026-00707 Filed 1-14-26; 8:45 am]
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