Notice2026-02077
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
February 2, 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 21 (Monday, February 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4542-4547]
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. 25-34]
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-
34, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
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Dated: January 29, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-34
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 Israel
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $1.90 billion
Other.................................... $ .14 billion
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TOTAL.................................. $2.04 billion
Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Thirty-five thousand five hundred twenty-nine (35,529) MK 84 or
BLU-117 General Purpose (GP) bomb bodies, or a combination of both
Four thousand (4,000) I-2000 Penetrator warheads
Non-MDE:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: spare parts,
consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; transportation
support; United
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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 (IS-D-ADC, IS-D-AHA)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IS-D-ABX, IS-D-ACA, IS-D-QFZ
(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: February 28, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Israel--Munitions and Munitions Support
The Government of Israel has requested to buy thirty-five thousand
five hundred twenty-nine (35,529) MK 84 or BLU-117 General Purpose (GP)
bomb bodies, or a combination of both; and four thousand (4,000) I-2000
Penetrator warheads. The following non-MDE items will also be included:
spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support;
transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.04
billion.
The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed
justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale
to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles (and defense
services) in the national security interests of the U.S., thereby
waiving the Congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of
the Arms Export Control Act, as amended.
The U.S. is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to
U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a
strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale is
consistent with those objectives.
The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet current
and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and serve as a
deterrent to regional threats. Israel will have no difficulty absorbing
this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be General Dynamics, located in Garland,
TX; Ellwood National Forge Company, located in Irvine, PA; and
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, located in McAlester, OK. There is a
possibility that a portion of this procurement will come from U.S.
stock. 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 Israel.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-34
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 MK 84 General Purpose (GP) bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall,
unguided, low-drag weapon. The MK-84 is designed for soft, fragment
sensitive targets and is not intended for hard targets or penetrations.
The explosive filling is usually tritonal, though other compositions
have sometimes been used.
2. The BLU-109 bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, unguided, low-
drag, hard target penetration warhead designed to penetrate hardened
structures before detonating.
3. The BLU-117 GP bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, unguided, high
and low-drag weapon equivalent to the MK-84 but slightly differs in
explosive filler or manufacturer details.
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 Israel 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
Israel.
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