Notice2026-01129
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 22, 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 14 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2751-2752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01129]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-41]
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#5f2a2d30303571253e372d3e713c36291f323e363371323633"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="16636479797c386c777e647738757f60567b777f7a387b7f7a">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#680c1b0b0946060b1a461a1b1a0b050f051c4604011b1c460b061b45050a10280509010446050104"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9df9eefefcb3f3feefb3efeeeffef0faf0e9b3f1f4eee9b3fef3eeb0f0ffe5ddf0fcf4f1b3f0f4f1">[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 25-41
Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 16, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-41
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $49.0 million
Other.................................... $48.3 million
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TOTAL.................................. $97.3 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
case AT-B-UMF was below the congressional notification threshold at
$6.3 million ($0 in MDE) and included Javelin Life Cycle Support (LCS)
and United States (U.S.) Government and contractor technical
assistance. The Government of Australia has requested that the case be
amended to include one hundred sixty-one (161) Lightweight Command
Launch Units (LwCLU). This amendment will cause the case to exceed the
notification threshold, and thus notification of the entire program is
required. The above notification requirements are combined as follows:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred sixty-one (161) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch
Units (LwCLU)
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU
Basic Skills Trainer; missile simulation rounds and battery coolant
unit; electronic technical manual and operator manuals; life cycle
support; physical security inspection; spare parts; System Integration
and Check Out; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance,
engineering, logistics, and personnel services; tool kits; training;
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
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(iv) Military Department: Army (AT-B-UMF)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: August 19, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit
The Government of Australia has requested to buy one hundred sixty-
one (161) Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) that will be added
to a previously implemented case whose value was under the
congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military
Sales (FMS) case, valued at $6.3 million ($0 in Major Defense Equipment
(MDE)), included Javelin Life Cycle Support (LCS) and U.S. Government
and contractor technical assistance. This notification is for one
hundred sixty-one (161) Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU). The
following non-MDE items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU Basic
Skills Trainer; missile simulation rounds and battery coolant unit;
electronic technical manual and operator manuals; life cycle support;
physical security inspection; spare parts; System Integration and Check
Out; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, engineering,
logistics, and personnel services; tool kits; training; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost is $97.3 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the U.S.. Australia is one of our most important
allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political
and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and
economic stability in the Western Pacific. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will enhance Australia's capability to meet
current and future threats by improving its advanced surface-fired
munitions capabilities and increasing its capability to deter
adversaries. This enhanced capability will protect Australia and local
allied land forces and will significantly improve Australia's
contribution to coalition anti-armor capability. Australia 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 contractors will be the Javelin Joint Venture between
RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; and Lockheed Martin, located
in Orlando, FL. 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 Australia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-41
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 Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man portable,
shoulder-launched, fire and forget anti-tank system. It may also be
mounted on a variety of platforms including vehicles, aircraft, and
watercraft. The system weighs ~43.5 pounds and has a maximum range in
excess of 4,500 meters. The system is lethal against tanks and other
systems with conventional and reactive armors. The system possesses a
secondary capability against bunkers.
2. Javelin's key technical feature is the use of fire and forget
technology which allows the gunner to fire and immediately relocate or
take cover. Additional special features are the top attack and direct
fire modes, an advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker,
target lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or
covered fighting positions. The Javelin missile also has a minimum
smoke motor thus decreasing its likelihood of being detected on the
battlefield.
3. The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical
components, a reusable Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LwCLU) and a
round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The LwCLU
incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides target
engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure
environments. The LwCLU may also be used in a stand-alone mode for
battlefield surveillance and target detection. The LwCLU's thermal
sight is a 3rd generation forward-looking infrared sensor. To
facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of software, all on-
board missile software is uploaded via the LwCLU after mating and prior
to launch.
4. The missile is autonomously guided to the target using an
imaging infrared seeker and adaptive correlation tracking algorithms.
This allows the gunner to take cover or reload and engage another
target after firing a missile. The missile has an advanced tandem
warhead and can be used in either the top attack or direct fire modes
(for target undercover). An onboard flight computer guides the missile
to the selected target.
5. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
6. If a technologically advanced adversary obtains knowledge of the
specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems that might reduce
system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
7. A determination has been made that Australia can provide 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.
8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Australia.
[FR Doc. 2026-01129 Filed 1-21-26; 8:45 am]
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