Notice2026-00770
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 16, 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 11 (Friday, January 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2106-2108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00770]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-0D]
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#cabfb8a5a5a0e4b0aba2b8abe4a9a3bc8aa7aba3a6e4a7a3a6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0471766b6b6e2a7e656c76652a676d724469656d682a696d68">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#492d3a2a2867272a3b673b3a3b2a242e243d6725203a3d672a273a64242b31092428202567242025"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1d5c2d2d09fdfd2c39fc3c2c3d2dcd6dcc59fddd8c2c59fd2dfc29cdcd3c9f1dcd0d8dd9fdcd8dd">[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 25-
0D.
Dated: January 13, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-0D
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Belgium
(ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-63
Date: November 8, 2022
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On November 8, 2022, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 22-63 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of up to
one hundred twenty (120) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM); and ten (10) AMRAAM C-8 Guidance Sections. Also
included were spare AIM-120 control sections and containers; AIM-120C
Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); other spare parts, consumables,
accessories, and repair/return support; classified software; books,
technical documentation, and other publications; training and training
equipment; munitions support and support equipment; and other related
elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost
was $380 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $358
million of this total.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items:
one hundred fifty-nine (159) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM); one (1) AMRAAM D-3 guidance section; and one (1)
AIM-120D Integrated Test Vehicle. The following non-MDE items will also
be included: weapon system support, including software; and KGV-135A
COMSEC chips. The estimated total value of the new items and services
is $509 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $30
million to a revised $52 million. The estimated total case value will
increase by $509 million to a revised $889 million. MDE constitutes
$837 million of this total.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided because the
additional MDE and non-MDE items represent an increase in capability
over what was previously notified. The proposed sale will improve
Belgium's capability to meet current and future threats by maintaining
its F-35 fleet in combat-ready status and providing a credible
deterrent to regional threats.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy 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.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The AIM-120D-series 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 and
maneuvering targets. The AIM-120D 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.
The KGV-135A is a high-speed, general purpose encryptor/decryptor
module used for wideband data encryption.
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The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 3, 2025
[FR Doc. 2026-00770 Filed 1-15-26; 8:45 am]
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