Notice2026-01130
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 22, 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 14 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2765-2767]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01130]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-1A]
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.
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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-
1A.
Dated: January 16, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-1A
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Italy
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-18
Date: March 15, 2024
Implementing Agency: Navy
(iii) Description: On March 15, 2024, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 24-18 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixty-
six (66) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ Tactical Missiles; seven (7) AIM-
9X Block II+ tactical guidance units; twenty-four (24) AIM-9X captive
air training missiles (CATM); and four (4) AIM-9X CATM guidance units.
Also included were active optical target detectors; containers;
personnel training and training equipment; classified and unclassified
publications and technical documents; warranties; United States (U.S.)
Government engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total case value was $90.6 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
constituted $63.2 million of this total.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional
MDE items: up to one hundred (100) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ tactical
missiles and up to thirty-one (31) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II CATMs.
The following non-MDE items are also included: missile containers;
spare parts; associated support; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost of the new
items is $119.8 million. The estimated MDE value will increase by $96.2
million to a revised $159.4 million. The estimated non-MDE value will
increase by $23.6 million to a revised $51 million. The estimated total
case value will increase by $119.8 million to a revised 210.4 million.
(iv) Significance: The proposed sale will improve Italy's
capability to meet current and future threats by providing missiles and
CATMs for its F-35 fleet.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security objectives of the 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:
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The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original
notification applies to items reported here.
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 22, 2025
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