Notice2026-01341
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 26, 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 16 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3151-3153]
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. 25-44]
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-
44, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 21, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-44
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 Italy
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................ $188 million
Other................................... $ 23 million
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TOTAL................................. $211 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty (30) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
(AMRAAM)
Forty (40) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs
Two (2) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance sections
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control
section spares and containers; spare and repair parts, consumables,
accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and
software; classified software delivery and support; classified
publications and technical documentation; personnel training and
training equipment; United States (U.S.) government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (IT-D-YAE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IT-D-YAD
(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: June 16, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Italy--Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of Italy has requested to buy thirty (30) AIM-120D-3
Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), forty (40) AIM-
120C-8 AMRAAMs, and two (2) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance sections. The
following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control section
spares and containers; spare and repair parts, consumables,
accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and
software; classified and unclassified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation;
personnel training and training equipment; U.S. government and
contractor engineering, technical,
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and logistical support services; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $211
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 a force for political stability and economic progress
in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Italy's capability to meet current
and future threats by ensuring Italy has modern, capable air-to-air
munitions. It will also advance U.S. interoperability with NATO and the
Italian Armed Forces. Italy already has AMRAAMs in its inventory and
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 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 Italy.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-44
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-120D-3 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-3 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.
2. AIM-120C-8 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.
3. This potential sale will include AMRAAM guidance and control
section spares.
4. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
5. 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.
6. A determination has been made that Italy 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.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Italy.
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