Notice2026-00712
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 1767-1769]
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. 25-33]
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-
33, 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. 25-33
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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $3.10 billion
Other................................... $ .40 billion
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TOTAL................................. $3.50 billion
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One thousand (1,000) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM)
Fifty (50) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control
section spares, missile containers, and support equipment; spare parts,
consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system
support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation;
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 (SR-D-YAI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-D-YAG, SR-D-YAH
(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: May 2, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy one thousand
(1,000) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
and fifty (50) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-
MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control section spares, missile
containers, and support equipment; spare parts, consumables,
accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support;
classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified
and unclassified publications and
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technical documentation; 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 $3.50 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a
partner country that contributes to political stability and economic
progress in the Gulf Region.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-33
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 maneuvering
targets.
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
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