Notice2026-01343
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 26, 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 16 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3160-3162]
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. 25-0T]
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-
0T.
Dated: January 21, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-0T
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Japan
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-62
Date: November 19, 2015
Military Department: Air Force
(iii) Description: On November 19, 2015, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 15-62 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of three
(3) RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft with
Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS); eight (8) Kearfott Inertial Navigation
System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) units (2 per aircraft with 2
spares); and eight (8) LN-251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft with 2
spares). Also included were operational-level sensor and aircraft test
equipment, ground support equipment, operational flight test support,
communications equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training,
publications and technical data, United States (U.S.) Government and
contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related
elements of logistics support. The total estimated case value was $1.2
billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $689 million of this
total.
On April 4, 2016, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 0J-16 of the inclusion of two Ground
Control Elements (GCE). The GCEs were not enumerated as MDE in the
original notification of the Global Hawk RPA system. The total cost of
the new MDE items was $31 million, increasing the total estimated MDE
value to $720 million. The total estimated case value remained $1.2
billion.
On April 4, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 0C-22 of the inclusion of the
following additional MDE items: five (5) Kearfott INS/GPS; and two (2)
LN-251 INS/GPS. Also included was hardware and software integration
support. The total estimated MDE value remained $720 million. The total
estimated case value remained $1.2 billion.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following non-MDE
items: Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services; the Joint Mission
Planning System (JMPS); classified and unclassified software delivery
and support; maps, publications, and technical documentation;
transportation support; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $1.61
billion. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $1.61 billion to
$2.09 billion. The estimated MDE value will remain at $720 million. The
total case value will increase by $1.61 billion, resulting in a revised
estimated total case value of $2.81 billion.
(iv) Significance: This proposed sale will significantly enhance
Japan's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
capabilities and help ensure Japan is able to continue to monitor and
deter regional threats.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy goals and national security objectives of the U.S.by improving
the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability
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and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original
notification applies to other 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: June 6, 2025
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