Notice2026-01717
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 3877-3879]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01717]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-1R]
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#8afff8e5e5e0a4f0ebe2f8eba4e9e3fccae7ebe3e6a4e7e3e6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e095928f8f8ace9a81889281ce838996a08d81898cce8d898c">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9cddacac887c7cadb87dbdadbcac4cec4dd87c5c0dadd87cac7da84c4cbd1e9c4c8c0c587c4c0c5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5b1a6b6b4fbbbb6a7fba7a6a7b6b8b2b8a1fbb9bca6a1fbb6bba6f8b8b7ad95b8b4bcb9fbb8bcb9">[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-
1R.
Dated: January 26, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-1R
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-12
Date: June 23, 2017
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On June 23, 2017, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 17-12 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of up to
five (5) Gulfstream G-550 aircraft modified to integrate Airborne
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare
(AISREW) mission systems, Global Positioning System (GPS) capability,
secure communications, aircraft defensive systems; spares, including
whole life costs of airborne and ground segments; aircraft modification
and integration; ground systems for data processing and crew training;
ground support equipment; publications and technical data; United
States (U.S.) Government and contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services; flight test and certification; and other
related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total
cost was $1.3 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $.04
billion of this total.
On August 26, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional
certification transmittal number 20-0J of Australia's request for the
inclusion of the following non-MDE items and services: spares and
repair/return parts; consumables and support equipment; publications
and technical documentation; maintenance, training and training
equipment; U.S. Government and contractor flight test and
certification, aircraft modification and integration, engineering,
technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of
logistical and program support. These additional items resulted in an
increase in non-MDE cost of $500 million, causing a revised total cost
for non-MDE of $1.76 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) remained
$.04 billion. The total estimated case value increased by $500 million
to $1.8 billion.
This transmittal notifies the addition of the following non-MDE
items: follow-on sustainment support of the Royal Australian Air
Force's Gulfstream G-550 aircraft modified with airborne intelligence,
surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare (AISREW) mission
systems; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost of the new items is $230 million. The
estimated total case will increase by $230 million to a revised $2.03
billion. There is no MDE associated with this sale.
(iv) Significance: The proposed sale will support Australia's
efforts to modernize its electronic warfare support
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capability and increase interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and
the Royal Australian Air Force.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security objectives of the U.S. Australia is one of
the most important U.S. allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic power contributes significantly
to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to
the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
(vi) Date Report Delivered to Congress: November 7, 2025
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