Notice2026-02399
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
February 6, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
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 5437-5439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02399]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-1J]
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#a0d5d2cfcfca8edac1c8d2c18ec3c9d6e0cdc1c9cc8ecdc9cc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ed989f828287c3978c859f8cc38e849bad808c8481c3808481">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#56322535377838352478242524353b313b22783a3f2522783538257b3b342e163b373f3a783b3f3a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ea8e99898bc4848998c498999889878d879ec48683999ec4898499c7878892aa878b8386c4878386">[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-
1J.
Dated: February 4, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-1J
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Spain
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-43
Date: May 24, 2021
Military Department: Air Force
(iii) Description: On May 24, 2021, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 21-43 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the
Government of Spain's request to buy follow on Contractor Logistics
Support to include contractor provided MQ-9A Blk 5 aircraft components,
spares, and accessories; repair and return; software and software
support services; simulator software; personnel training and training
equipment; publications and technical documentation; United States
(U.S.) Government and contractor provided engineering, technical and
logistical support services; and other related elements of logistical
and program support. The total estimated program cost was $110 million.
There was no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) associated with this sale.
On August 8, 2024, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 0G-24 of the addition of the following
non-MDE items: modification kits, M299 launchers, and BRU-71 pylons to
enable the employment of weapons on the previously notified MQ-9
Remotely Piloted Aircraft; personnel training and training equipment;
publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total value of added non-MDE articles and services was $11.6 million.
The estimated total case value remained at $110 million. There was no
MDE associated with this sale.
This transmittal notifies an extension of the previously notified
technical support services; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements
of logistics and program support for the MQ-9 unmanned aerial system.
The estimated total cost of the newly extended, non-MDE services is
$200 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $200
million to a revised $310
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million. There is no MDE associated with this potential sale.
(iv) Significance: This proposed sale will support Spain's effort
to build intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and
strike capabilities.
(v) Justification: 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 which is an important 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 26, 2025
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