Notice2026-04425
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
March 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 44 (Friday, March 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11059-11061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04425]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 25-42]
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-
42, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: March 3, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-42
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 Bulgaria
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 20 million
Other................................... $600 million
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TOTAL................................. $620 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three (3) Link-16 Multifunctional Informational Distribution
System--Joint Tactical Radio Systems
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: tactical Naval
Strike Missiles (NSM); inert NSM handling; telemetered NSM;
operational, inert NSM; mobile fire control centers with associated
communications equipment; mobile missile launch vehicles with
associated communications equipment; NSM transport loading vehicles;
NavStrike-M Global Positioning System receiver; operator trainer
consoles; Simple Key Loaders (SKL); and associated support including
but not limited to technical publications, training documentation,
technical data packages, support equipment, software support spare
parts, training, training simulators, integration services, and United
States (U.S.) government and original equipment manufacturer technical
assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (BU-P-AAL)
(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: July 21, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Bulgaria--Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System
The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy a Naval Strike
Missile Coastal Defense System (NSM CDS), including three (3) Link-16
Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Joint Tactical Radio
Systems (MIDS-JTRS) and the following non-MDE items: tactical Naval
Strike Missiles (NSM); inert NSM handling; telemetered NSM;
operational, inert NSM; mobile fire control centers with associated
communications equipment; mobile missile launch vehicles with
associated communications equipment; NSM transport loading vehicles;
NavStrike-M Global Positioning System receiver; operator trainer
consoles; Simple Key Loaders (SKL); and associated support including
but not limited to technical publications, training documentation,
technical data packages, support equipment, software support spare
parts, training, training simulators, integration services, and U.S.
government and original equipment manufacturer technical assistance;
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated total cost is $620 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the U.S. by helping to improve the security of a
NATO Ally that is an important force for political and economic
stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will enhance Bulgaria's capability to meet
current and future threats by providing a credible force that is
capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations.
The proposed sale will support its goal of improving national and
territorial defense as well as interoperability with U.S. and NATO
forces. Bulgaria will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 contractor will be Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace
AS, located in Kongsberg, Norway. 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 require the temporary
duty travel of three to five U.S. Government and contractor
representatives to Bulgaria for a duration of up to five years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-42
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 Multifunctional Information Distribution System--Joint
Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) is a secure data and voice
communication network using Link-16 architecture. MIDS-JTRS provides a
high capacity, low latency Internet Protocol (IP) based waveform that
can quickly transmit large amounts of data. Advanced algorithms allow
cooperative detection and engagement of a wider array of targets,
improving fused track accuracy and increasing lethality and
survivability through situational awareness.
a. The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defense System (CDS)
provides a high performance, mobile ground based coastal defense
capability. It has a net centric architecture which enables multiple
simultaneous engagements and over the horizon targeting. The system can
be closely integrated and adapted to a country's adjacent weapons and
command and control systems. This expands the defended area and
enhances the total fighting capability of the force.
b. The NavStrike-M Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver offers
high-performance GPS for tightly coupled GPS/Inertial Navigation System
(GPS/INS) integrations and real-time accuracy enhancement. This
embedded receiver module offers full Precise Positioning Service (PPS)
accuracy.
c. The Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a vital tool for secure key
management, especially in systems using the Multifunctional Information
Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS). It ensures
secure cryptographic key transfer, maintaining communication
confidentiality and integrity, and works seamlessly with MIDS JTRS, to
provide a secure interface for key loading and management that ensures
accurate key distribution and updates. Its compact, durable design
ensures reliable performance in diverse operational environments.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
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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.
4. A determination has been made that Bulgaria 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Bulgaria.
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