Notice2026-02526
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
February 9, 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 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,
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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-
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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