Notice2026-02526

Arms Sales Notification

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Published
February 9, 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 26 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5734-5736]
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. 25-1P]


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#0d787f62626723776c657f6c236e647b4d606c646123606461"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f4a4d50505511455e574d5e115c56497f525e565311525653">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#20445343410e4e43520e525352434d474d540e4c4953540e434e530d4d4258604d41494c0e4d494c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="40243323216e2e23326e323332232d272d346e2c2933346e232e336d2d2238002d21292c6e2d292c">[email&#160;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-
1P.

    Dated: February 5, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-1P

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea
    (ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 20-23
    Date: April 10, 2020
    Implementing Agency: Air Force
    (iii) Description: On April 10, 2020, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 20-23 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of Follow-
on support and services for Republic of Korea's F-35 aircraft, engines, 
and weapons; publications and technical documentation; support 
equipment; spare and repair parts; repair and return; test equipment; 
software delivery and support; pilot flight equipment; personnel 
training equipment; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor 
technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of 
program support. The estimated total cost was $675 million. There was 
no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) associated with this sale.
    On September 21, 2023, Congress was notified by congressional 
certification transmittal number 23-0O of the inclusion of continued 
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the F-35 program; electronic 
warfare (EW) data and Reprogramming Lab support; Cartridge Actuated 
Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); classified software 
development, delivery, and support; aircraft engine Component 
Improvement Program (CIP) support; transportation support; and 
engineering technical assistance. The total cost of the new non-MDE 
items was $565 million, however only a net increase in total non-MDE of 
$545 million was required. The estimated total case value increased to 
$1.22 billion. There was no MDE associated with this sale.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following non-MDE 
items: clothing textiles and individual equipment; programmed depot 
maintenance; weapon system support; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost of the new 
items is $260 million. The total case value will increase by $260 
million to $1.48 billion. There is no MDE associated with this sale.
    (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will sustain the Republic of 
Korea's F-35 fleet readiness and increase aircraft reliability and 
maintainability.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the 
security of a major non-NATO ally that is a force for political 
stability and economic progress in the Pacific region.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology:

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    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: December 5, 2025.

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