Notice2026-01491
Arms Sales Notification
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January 27, 2026
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The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3448-3451]
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. 25-51]
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-
51, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 22, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-51
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 Denmark
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $4.25 billion
Other................................... $4.25 billion
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TOTAL................................. $8.50 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-six (36) PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles-
Tactical (GEM-T)
Twenty (20) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhancement
Two (2) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets
Two (2) Engagement Control Stations
Two (2) Radar Interface Unit modification kits
Six (6) PATRIOT M903A2 launching stations (LS)
Six (6) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) software launcher
integrated network kits
Two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers
Two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments
Six (6) IBCS integrated fire control network relays
Two (2) Electrical Power Plants III
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: communications
equipment including, but not limited to, AN/TPX-57A identification
friend or foe (IFF), Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS)
Receiver (DAGR), AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader, KIV-77 encryptor, KG-250X
Inline Network Encryptor, IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor, future Combat Net
Radio, and AN/PRC-163 radio; tools and test equipment; support
equipment; generators; publications and technical documentation;
training equipment including the Air Defense Reconfigurable Trainer;
spare and repair parts; personnel training; Technical Assistance Field
Team support; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor technical
assistance and services, engineering, and logistics support; System
Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related
elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (DE-B-VMI)
(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 29, 2025
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* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Denmark--Integrated Battle Command System Enabled PATRIOT
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy thirty-six (36)
PATRIOT MIM-104E guidance enhanced missile-tactical (GEM-T) ballistic
missiles; twenty (20) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile
Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles; two (2) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets; two
(2) Engagement Control Stations (ECS); two (2) Radar Interface Units
(RIU) modification kits; six (6) PATRIOT M903A2 launching stations
(LS); six (6) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Software Launcher
Integrated Network Kits (LINKs); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations
Centers (EOCs); two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments
(ICE); six (6) IBCS integrated fire control network (IFCN) relays; and
two (2) Electrical Power Plants III (EPP III). The following non-MDE
items will also be included: communications equipment including, but
not limited to, AN/TPX-57A identification friend or foe (IFF), Defense
Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/PYQ-10
Simple Key Loader, KIV-77 encryptor, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptor,
IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor, future Combat Net Radio, and AN/PRC-163
radio; tools and test equipment; support equipment; generators;
publications and technical documentation; training equipment including
the Air Defense Reconfigurable Trainer; spare and repair parts;
personnel training; Technical Assistance Field Team support; U.S.
Government and contractor technical assistance and services,
engineering, and logistics support; System Integration and Checkout;
field office support; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated total cost is $8.5 billion.
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.
The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current
and future threats by increasing its combat capability. Denmark will
use these munitions to defend NATO Allies and its partners. Denmark
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 RTX Corporation, located in
Arlington, VA; Lockheed-Martin, located in Dallas, TX; and Northrop
Grumman, located in Falls Church, VA. 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 require the assignment of
12-17 additional U.S. Government and 17-23 contractor representatives
to travel to Denmark periodically for up to 7 years for equipment
fielding, system checkout, training, and technical and logistics
support.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-51
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 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhanced (MSE) missile is a small, highly agile, kinetic interceptor
for defense against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and
air-breathing threats. The MSE variant of the PAC-3 missile is the next
generation of hit-to-kill interceptors and provides expanded
battlespace against evolving threats. The PAC-3 MSE improves upon the
original PAC-3 capability with a higher performance solid rocket motor,
modified lethality enhancer, more responsive control surfaces, upgraded
guidance software, and insensitive munitions improvements.
2. The PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles-Tactical (GEM-T)
missile is the latest in-production series of the highly successful RTX
Patriot missile variants available to both U.S. forces and
international partners. GEM-T deliveries to the U.S. Army began in
2006. This capability adds a low-noise oscillator for improved
acquisition and tracking performance. The GEM-T missile provides an
upgraded capability to defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles, and adversary aircraft in complement to the PAC-3 missile.
3. The AN/MPQ-65 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 PATRIOT radar set
(RS) consists of a multifunction phased-array radar mounted on a
semitrailer. The RS is powered by an electric power plant and
controlled by the Radar Interface Unit (RIU). The AN/MPQ-65 RS provides
airspace surveillance, detection, target tracking, identification,
classification, discrimination, missile acquisition, missile tracking,
missile guidance, and electronic counter- countermeasures. The RS has
the capability to track a wide range of targets under a variety of
conditions and support the simultaneous operation of multiple PATRIOT
missiles to defend against a threat.
4. The Configuration 3+ Increment 3 RIU provides operational
control of the PATRIOTMPQ-65 RS. The RIU is an adapted Patriot AN/MSQ-
132 Configuration 3+ Increment 3 Engagement Control Station (ECS) with
a Patriot A-kit modification kit added.
5. The M903 launcher stations can launch the entire family of
PATRIOT missiles.
6. The Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) Integrated
Battle Command System (IBCS) adapts existing and forthcoming air and
missile defense (AMD) sensors, weaponry, and mission command
technologies into a unified defense system. This integration
facilitates a comprehensive air picture, enhances defended areas, and
provides flexible deployment options. IBCS comprises two primary
components: the Engagement Operations Center (EOC) and the IBCS
integrated fire control network relays. The EOC delivers C4ISR
functions at the battalion, battery, and platoon levels within the AMD
task force.
7. The Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) enhances defense
effectiveness by using composite tracks from multiple sensors to
provide accurate target tracking and weapon firing solutions. It offers
a common engagement center and data sharing across all Army AMD
echelons, improving response to threats with near real-time
coordination. IBCS supports dynamic defense design, extended range, and
non-line-of-sight engagements, reducing coverage gaps, manpower, and
costs while improving training capabilities.
8. The AN/TPX-57A(V)1 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system is
a highly sensitive military technology designed to securely identify
friendly aircraft and vehicles in contested environments. It uses
advanced Mode 5 encryption, ensuring secure and reliable authentication
to prevent spoofing or misidentification. The system is critical for
reducing the risk of friendly fire and enhancing situational awareness
in joint operations. Strict export controls and access restrictions
safeguard the AN/TPX-57A(V)1 from unauthorized use,
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ensuring its capabilities remain protected to support national security
and allied interoperability.
9. The Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver
(DAGR) is a small commercial NAVSTAR GPS receiver designed for military
operations. The Selective Availability/Anti Spoofing Module (SAASM) is
a security device controlling the encryption that enables Precise
Positioning Service (PPS) Y-code signals from GPS satellites and
resists adversary attempts to spoof GPS signals. The DAGR with SAASM
will provide position and location information necessary for ground-
based operation. The DAGR provides secure, SAASM-based GPS in the most
reliable and proven handheld form available today. It is the military-
grade, dual frequency receiver, and has the security hardware necessary
to decode encrypted P(Y)-code GPS signals. Features include graphical
screen, with the ability to overlap map images, 12-channel continuous
satellite tracking for ``all-in view'' operation, simultaneous L1/L2
dual frequency GPS signal reception, extended performance in a diverse
jamming environment, and SAASM compatibility.
10. The Simple Key loader (SKL) is a ruggedized, portable, hand-
held device, for securely receiving, storing, and transferring data
between compatible cryptographic and communications equipment. The SKL
employs type 1 encryption to protect stored key data, and its software,
firmware, and security architecture are subject to strict Department of
Defense (DoD) and National security Agency (NSA) security controls. The
SKL is considered an unclassified controlled item (CCI).
11. The KIV-77 Encryptor is a highly sensitive cryptographic device
certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) to secure Mode \4/5\
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems. It provides advanced
encryption to authenticate friendly aircraft and vehicles, ensuring
secure and reliable identification while preventing spoofing or
unauthorized access. The KIV-77 is critical for enhancing situational
awareness, reducing the risk of friendly fire, and supporting joint and
allied operations. Strict export controls and access restrictions
protect the KIV-77 from unauthorized use, ensuring its capabilities
remain secure and vital to national defense.
12. The KG-250X Inline Network Encryptor is a highly sensitive
device certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) to protect
classified U.S. Government and military communications up to the Top
Secret/SCI level. It ensures secure, high-speed encryption for critical
data transmitted over networks, including voice, video, and large-scale
operations. The KG-250X features advanced anti-tamper protections,
secure key management, and interoperability with other secure systems,
making it essential for safeguarding national security. Strict export
controls and access restrictions are in place to prevent unauthorized
use or compromise, ensuring its capabilities remain protected from
adversaries.
13. The IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor is a highly sensitive device
certified by the National Security Agency (NSA)to protect classified
U.S. Government and military communications up to the Top Secret/SCI
level. It uses advanced encryption to secure data transmitted over IP
networks, ensuring confidentiality and integrity for critical
operations. Designed for interoperability, it integrates seamlessly
with other secure systems and features anti-tamper protections and
secure key management. Strict export controls and access restrictions
safeguard the IPS-250X from unauthorized use or compromise, making it a
vital tool for protecting national security.
14. The AN/PRC-163 Multichannel Handheld Radio is a highly advanced
and sensitive communication device designed to provide secure,
simultaneous voice, data, and video transmission for U.S. military and
allied forces. It supports multiple waveforms, including SATCOM,
SINCGARS, and TrellisWare TSM, ensuring interoperability across
tactical networks. With NSA-certified encryption, dual-channel
operation, and a rugged design, the AN/PRC-163 is critical for
maintaining secure and reliable communication in dynamic and contested
environments. Strict export controls and access restrictions safeguard
the device from unauthorized use, ensuring its capabilities remain
secure and essential to national security.
15. The Combat Net Radio will replace the RT-1523 Single Channel
Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS). The RT-1523F Receiver-
Transmitter is a core component of the SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground
and Airborne Radio System) family, providing secure voice and data
communication for U.S. military and allied forces. It supports
frequency-hopping technology to resist jamming and interception,
ensuring reliable communication in contested environments. The RT-1523F
is versatile, used in manpack, vehicle-mounted, and base station
configurations, making it essential for tactical operations and command
and control. Strict export controls and access restrictions protect the
RT-1523F from unauthorized use, ensuring its capabilities remain secure
and vital to national defense.
16. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
17. 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.
18. A determination has been made that Denmark can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
19. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Denmark.
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