Notice2026-01716

Arms Sales Notification

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Published
January 29, 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 19 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3867-3869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01716]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 25-1L]


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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6233, 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90e5e2fffffabeeaf1f8e2f1bef3f9e6d0fdf1f9fcbefdf9fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="26535449494c085c474e544708454f50664b474f4a084b4f4a">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#94f0e7f7f5bafaf7e6bae6e7e6f7f9f3f9e0baf8fde7e0baf7fae7b9f9f6ecd4f9f5fdf8baf9fdf8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="74100717155a1a17065a06070617191319005a181d07005a171a075919160c3419151d185a191d18">[email&#160;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-
1L.

    Dated: January 26, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-1L

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Poland
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-26
    Date: March 12, 2024
    Implementing Agency: Navy
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On March 12, 2024, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 24-26 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of two 
hundred thirty-two (232) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles; 
and sixteen (16) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missile Guidance 
Units. Also included were missile containers; training aids; active 
optical target detectors; spares; support equipment; missile support; 
United States (U.S.) Government and contractor technical assistance; 
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The 
estimated total cost was $219.1 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) 
constituted $181.3 million.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional 
MDE items: one hundred and twenty (120) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II 
tactical missiles. The following non-MDE items will also be included: 
missile containers; training aids; active optical target detectors; 
spares; support equipment; missile support; U.S. Government and 
contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost of the new 
items is $100.1 million. The estimated MDE value will increase by $80.1 
million to a revised $261.4 million. The estimated non-MDE value will 
increase by $20 million to a revised $57.8 million. The estimated total 
case value increases by $100.1 million to a revised $319.2 million.
    (iv) Significance: This notification is provided as the additional 
MDE items were not enumerated in the original notification. The 
inclusion of these items represents an increase in capability over what 
was previously notified. The proposed sale will support Poland's 
capability to meet current and future threats by providing more 
flexibility and maintaining Poland's capability to counter regional 
threats.

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    (v) Justification: 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.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
    The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original 
notification applies to items reported here.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: November 4, 2025

[FR Doc. 2026-01716 Filed 1-28-26; 8:45 am]
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