Notice2026-01504
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 27, 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 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3446-3448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01504]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-72]
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-
72, 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. 25-72
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 the Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $535 million
Other................................... $ 35 million
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TOTAL................................. $570 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to two hundred thirty-two (232) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range
Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
Up to eight (8) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control
section spares, Captive Air Training Missiles and missile containers;
spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return
support; weapon system support and software; classified software
delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and
technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
transportation support; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (NE-D-YAL)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE-D-YAE; NE-D-YAG
(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: September 16, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
The Netherlands--AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy up to two
hundred thirty-two (232) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
Missiles (AMRAAM) and up to eight (8) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance
sections. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will be
included: AMRAAM control section spares, Captive Air Training Missiles,
and missile containers; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and
repair and return support; weapon system support and software;
classified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified
publications and technical documentation; personnel training and
training equipment;
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transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $570
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 the Netherlands capability to meet
current and future threats by ensuring it has modern, capable air-to-
air munitions. The Netherlands already has AMRAAMs in its inventory and
will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 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
Arlington, 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 not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to the Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-72
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-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
is a supersonic, air- or surface-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. This potential sale will include Captive Air
Training Missiles, and AMRAAM guidance sections, control sections, and
containers.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. 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.
4. A determination has been made that the Netherlands 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of the
Netherlands.
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