Notice2026-02394

Arms Sales Notification

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Published
February 6, 2026

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Defense Department

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The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 25 (Friday, February 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5450-5452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02394]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 25-110]


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-
110, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: February 4, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-110
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 India
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $37.1 million
Other...................................  $ 8.6 million
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TOTAL...................................  $45.7 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    One hundred (100) Javelin FGM-148 rounds
    One (1) Javelin FGM-148 missile, fly-to-buy
    Twenty-five (25) Javelin Light-Weight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) 
or Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLU)
Non-Major Defense Equipment:

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    The following non-MDE items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU or 
CLU Basic Skills Trainers; missile simulation rounds; battery coolant 
unit; interactive electronic technical manual; Javelin operator 
manuals; lifecycle support; physical security inspection; spare parts; 
system integration and check out; Security Assistance Management 
Directorate (SAMD) technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground 
Munitions (TAGM) Project Office technical assistance; tool kits; 
training; Block 1 CLU refurbishment services; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (IN-B-UNB)
    (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: November 19, 2025
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

India--Javelin Missile System

    The Government of India has requested to buy one hundred (100) FGM-
148 Javelin rounds; one (1) Javelin FGM-148 missile, fly-to-buy; and 
twenty-five (25) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or 
Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLU). The following non-major 
defense equipment items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU or CLU 
Basic Skills Trainers; missile simulation rounds; battery coolant unit; 
interactive electronic technical manual; Javelin operator manuals; 
lifecycle support; physical security inspection; spare parts; system 
integration and check out; Security Assistance Management Directorate 
(SAMD) technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions 
(TAGM) Project Office technical assistance; tool kits; training; Block 
1 CLU refurbishment services; and other related elements of logistics 
and program support. The estimated total cost is $45.7 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by helping to 
strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the 
security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important 
force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the 
Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.
    The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current 
and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional 
threats. India 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 contractors will be a RTX Corporation/Lockheed Martin 
Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) of Orlando, Florida and Tucson, Arizona. 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 India.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-110
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 Javelin Weapon System is a medium-range, man portable, 
shoulder-launched, fire and forget, anti-tank system for infantry, 
scouts, and combat engineers. It may also be mounted on a variety of 
platforms including vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft. The system 
weighs 43.5 pounds and has a maximum range in excess of 4,500 meters. 
The system is highly lethal against tanks and other systems with 
conventional and reactive armors. The system possesses a secondary 
capability against bunkers.
    2. Javelin's key technical feature is the use of fire-and-forget 
technology, which allows the gunner to fire and immediately relocate or 
take cover. Additional special features are the top attack and direct 
fire modes, an advanced tandem warhead and imaging infrared seeker, 
target lock-on before launch, and soft launch from enclosures or 
covered fighting positions. The Javelin missile also has a minimum 
smoke motor thus decreasing the likelihood of its detection on the 
battlefield.
    3. The Javelin Weapon System is comprised of two major tactical 
components, which are a reusable Light-weight Command Launch Unit 
(LwCLU) or Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a round contained in a 
disposable launch tube assembly. The LwCLU or CLU incorporates an 
integrated day-night sight that provides a target engagement capability 
in adverse weather and countermeasure environments. The LwCLU or CLU 
may also be used in a stand-alone mode for battlefield surveillance and 
target detection. The LwCLU's or CLU's thermal sight is a third 
generation forward looking infrared sensor. To facilitate initial 
loading and subsequent updating of software, all on-board missile 
software is uploaded via the LwCLU or CLU after mating and prior to 
launch.
    4. The Block 1 CLU is the standard variant, offering proven 
reliability and compatibility with the Javelin missile system. Though 
the Block 1 CLU is slightly heavier and bulkier than the LwCLU, it is 
suitable for dismounted operations.
    5. The sensitivity is primarily in the software programs which 
instruct the system how to operate in the presence of countermeasures. 
The overall hardware is also considered sensitive in that the infrared 
wavelengths could be useful in attempted countermeasure development.
    6. If LwCLUs are unavailable, the U.S. Government will provide 
Block 1 CLUs.
    7. The missile is autonomously guided to the target using an 
imaging infrared seeker and adaptive correlation tracking algorithms. 
This allows the gunner to take cover or reload and engage another 
target after firing a missile. The missile has an advanced tandem 
warhead and can be used in either the top attack or direct fire modes 
(for targets undercover). An onboard flight computer guides the missile 
to the selected target.
    8. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    9. 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.
    10. A determination has been made that India can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is 
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.

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    11. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of India.

[FR Doc. 2026-02394 Filed 2-5-26; 8:45 am]
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