Notice2026-02531
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 5744-5746]
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. 25-1K]
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#bcc9ced3d3d692c6ddd4cedd92dfd5cafcd1ddd5d092d1d5d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="493c3b262623673328213b28672a203f092428202567242025">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#31554252501f5f52431f434243525c565c451f5d5842451f525f421c5c5349715c50585d1f5c585d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="791d0a1a1857171a0b570b0a0b1a141e140d5715100a0d571a170a54141b01391418101557141015">[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-
1K.
Dated: February 5, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-1K
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C) AECA)
(i) Purchaser: Government of Belgium
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-62
Date: July 25, 2024
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On July 25, 2024, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 24-62 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the
Government of Belgium's request to buy one hundred ninety-six (196)
Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-53/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment II (SDB-II)
All-Up-Rounds (AURs). Also included were SDB-II Weapons Load Crew
Trainers (WLCT); training aids and devices; spare and repair parts,
consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; unclassified
software delivery and support; unclassified publications and technical
documentation; major modifications and maintenance support; training
and training equipment; munitions support and support equipment;
transportation support; studies and surveys; United States (U.S.)
Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost was $115 million. Major Defense Equipment
(MDE) constituted $78 million of this total.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional
MDE items: two hundred eighty-eight (288) GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs
Increment II (SDB-II). The following non-MDE items will also be
included: major and minor modifications; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total value of the new
items is $124 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $19
million to a revised $56 million. The estimated total case value will
increase by $124 million to a revised $239 million. MDE constitutes
$183 million of this total.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided because the
additional MDE items were not enumerated in the original notification.
The proposed sale is an essential component of F-35 advanced
capabilities and will enhance the effectiveness of Belgian tactical air
operations.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the
security of a NATO ally which is an important force for
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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: December 8, 2025
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