Notice2026-01506
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
January 27, 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 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3459-3460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01506]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-89]
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,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#becbccd1d1d490c4dfd6ccdf90ddd7c8fed3dfd7d290d3d7d2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fe8b8c919194d0849f968c9fd09d9788be939f9792d0939792">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#07637464662969647529757475646a606a73296b6e7473296469742a6a657f476a666e6b296a6e6b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="afcbdcccce81c1ccdd81dddcddccc2c8c2db81c3c6dcdb81ccc1dc82c2cdd7efc2cec6c381c2c6c3">[email protected]</span></a>.
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-
89, 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. 25-89
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 Norway
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $125.6 million
Other................................... $ 36.5 million
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TOTAL................................. $162.1 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to fifty (50) MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo all up rounds
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: torpedo
components; containers; software; training; support equipment; spare
and repair parts; publications and technical documentation;
transportation; 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: Navy (NO-P-AIJ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NO-P-AIA
(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 17, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Norway--MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedoes
The Government of Norway has requested to buy up to fifty (50) MK
54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo all up rounds. The following non-MDE items
will also be included: torpedo components; containers; software;
training; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and
technical documentation; transportation; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost is $162.1 million.
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 Norway's capability to meet current
and future threats and increase its interoperability with the U.S. and
other NATO members. Norway currently has MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight
torpedoes 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
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 the proposed sale will require the assignment of
U.S. Government and contractor representatives to Norway on a temporary
basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support
requirements.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-89
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 MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedo is a conventional torpedo
that can be launched from surface ships and aircraft. The MK 54 is an
upgrade of the MK 46 torpedo. The upgrade to the MK 54 involves
replacement of the torpedo's sonar and guidance and control systems
with modern technology. The new guidance and control system uses a
combination of commercial off-the-shelf and custom-built electronics.
The warhead, fuel tank, and propulsion system from the MK 46 torpedo
are re-used in the MK 54 configuration with minor modifications.
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 Norway can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary to further 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
Norway.
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