Notice2026-01718
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 3883-3885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01718]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-80]
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-
80, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: January 26, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-80
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 Denmark
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................. $270.2 million
Other.................................... $48.2 million
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Total.................................. $318.4 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to three-hundred forty (340) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical
missiles
Up to thirty-four (34) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: training aids;
weapon software; training; support equipment; spare and repair parts;
publications and technical documentation; transportation; 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: Navy (DE-P-AEI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: DE-P-AEC; DE-P-AEF)
(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: November 12, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Denmark--AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to three-hundred
forty (340) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and up to
thirty-four (34) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units. The following
non-MDE items will also be included: training aids; weapon software;
training; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and
technical documentation; transportation; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated
cost is $318.4 million.
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.
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The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current
and future threats by ensuring its aviation forces' interoperability
with the U.S. and other allied forces as well as their ability to
contribute to missions of mutual interest. Denmark currently operates
the AIM-9X missile system with F-35A aircraft and ground-based air
defense and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and
services 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 this proposed sale will require the assignment of
four U.S. Government and four contractor representatives to Denmark 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. 25-80
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-9X Block II and Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder missile
represents a substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics
performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I
configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight seeker,
enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, a low drag/high angle of
attack airframe, and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing
System. The software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the
AIM-9X missile. The most current AIM-9X Block II/II+ Operational Flight
Software is developed for international partner countries and is
authorized for export by U.S. policy; it provides fifth-generation
infrared capabilities such as lock-on-after-launch, weapons data link,
surface attack, and surface launch. No software source code or
algorithms will be released.
2. 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.
3. A determination has been made that Denmark 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.
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. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Denmark.
[FR Doc. 2026-01718 Filed 1-28-26; 8:45 am]
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