Notice2026-01509
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 3479-3481]
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. 25-81]
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#e590978a8a8fcb9f848d9784cb868c93a588848c89cb888c89"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7401061b1b1e5a0e151c06155a171d023419151d185a191d18">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#10746373713e7e73623e626362737d777d643e7c7963643e737e633d7d7268507d71797c3e7d797c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91f5e2f2f0bffff2e3bfe3e2e3f2fcf6fce5bffdf8e2e5bff2ffe2bcfcf3e9d1fcf0f8fdbffcf8fd">[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-
81, 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. 25-81
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 Germany
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $1.10 billion
Other................................... $0.13 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.23 billion
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to four hundred (400) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM)
Up to 12 twelve (12) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM guidance sections, including
precise positioning provided by either Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module or M-Code
One (1) AIM-120 AMRAAM Integrated Test Vehicle
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM telemetry
kits, control sections, containers, and support equipment; ADU-891
Adaptor Group Test Sets; KGV-135A encryption devices; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons
system support and software; classified and unclassified software
delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and
technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
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 (GY-D-YAM)
(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: September 25, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Germany--AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to four hundred
(400) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); up
to twelve (12) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM guidance sections, including precise
positioning provided by either Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module or M-Code; and one (1) AIM-120 AMRAAM Integrated Test Vehicle.
The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will also be included:
AMRAAM telemetry kits, control sections, containers, and support
equipment; ADU-891 Adaptor Group Test sets; KGV-135A encryption
devices; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and
return support; weapons system support and software; classified and
unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified
publications and technical documentation; personnel training and
training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistics
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and program support. The estimated total cost is $1.23 billion.
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 Germany's capability to meet current
and future threats by providing increased air-to-air capability for the
German F-35 program and supporting German and shared NATO planning,
training, and operational requirements. Germany 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 by 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 Germany.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-81
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-120D-series Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air-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. The AIM-120D features a quadrangle target
detection device and an electronics unit within the guidance section
that performs all radar signal processing, mid-course and terminal
guidance, flight control, target detection, and warhead detonation.
Precise positioning will be provided by either Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code. This potential sale will include an
AMRAAM Integrated Test Vehicle and guidance and control sections.
2. The ADU-891 Adapter Group Test Set provides the physical and
electrical interface between the Common Munitions Built-in-Test
Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) and the missile.
3. The KGV-135A is a high-speed, general purpose encryptor/
decryptor module used for wideband data encryption.
4. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
5. 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.
6. A determination has been made that Germany 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.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Germany.
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