Notice2026-01507
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 3471-3473]
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. 25-62]
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-
62, 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. 25-62
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 Poland
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $720 million
Other................................... $ 60 million
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TOTAL................................. $780 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two thousand five hundred six (2,506) FGM-148F Javelin missiles
Two hundred fifty-three (253) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch
Units
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will be included: missile simulation
rounds; battery coolant units; tool kits; spares support; training;
United States (U.S.) Government and contractor technical assistance;
transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (PL-B-UFJ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PL-B-UDN
(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 18, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Poland--Javelin Missile Systems
The Government of Poland has requested to buy two thousand five
hundred six (2,506) FGM-148F Javelin missiles and two hundred fifty-
three (253) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. The following
non-MDE items will be included: missile simulation rounds; battery
coolant units; tool kits; spares support; training; U.S. Government and
contractor technical assistance; transportation; and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is
$780 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the U.S. by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a
force for political and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Poland's capability to meet current
and future threats by upgrading its existing legacy Command Launch
Units and increasing its defense inventory, thereby reinforcing its
capability to protect Polish sovereign territory and improving its
ability to meet NATO requirements. Poland will have no difficulty
absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
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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; and Lockheed Martin, 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 Poland.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-62
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 Javelin is a medium-range, man-portable, shoulder-launched,
fire-and-forget anti-tank system for infantry, scouts, and combat
engineers. It can be mounted on a variety of platforms including
vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft. The system weighs 49.5 pounds and
has a maximum range in excess of 2,500 meters. The system is highly
lethal against tanks and other systems with conventional and reactive
armors. The system possesses a secondary capability against bunkers.
2. Javelin's key technical feature is the use of fire-and-forget
technology, which allows the gunner to fire and immediately relocate or
take cover. Additional features are the top attack and direct fire
modes, an advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker, target
lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or covered
fighting positions. The Javelin missile also has a minimum smoke motor
thus decreasing the likelihood of detection on the battlefield.
3. The Javelin weapon system is comprised of two major tactical
components, which are a reusable Lightweight Command Launch Unit
(LwCLU) and a round contained in a disposable launch tube assembly. The
LwCLU incorporates an integrated day-night sight that provides a target
engagement capability in adverse weather and countermeasure
environments. The LwCLU can also be used in a stand-alone mode for
battlefield surveillance and target detection. The LwCLU's thermal
sight is a second generation forward looking infrared sensor. To
facilitate initial loading and subsequent updating of software, all on-
board missile software is uploaded via the LwCLU after mating and prior
to launch.
4. The missile is autonomously guided to the target using an
imaging infrared seeker and adaptive correlation tracking algorithms.
This allows the gunner to take cover or reload and engage another
target after firing a missile. The missile has an advanced tandem
warhead and can be used in either the top attack or direct fire modes.
An onboard flight computer guides the missile to the selected target.
5. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
6. 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.
7. A determination has been made that the Government of Poland 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.
8. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Poland.
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