Notice2026-05141
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
March 17, 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 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12776-12779]
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. 25-104]
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-
104, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: March 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 25-104
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 Spain
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ .544 billion
Other................................... $1.156 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.7 billion
(iii)Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services
under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Five (5) Shipsets AEGIS Weapon System
Six (6) Shipsets Digital Signal Processor
Five (5) Shipsets MK 41 Baseline VIII Vertical Launching System
Five (5) Shipsets of Next Generation Surface Search Radar
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: ultra high
frequency satellite communications radio terminal systems; Global
Positioning System Miniature Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver Engines
with M-Code; AN/SRQ-4 Ku-band hardware; material required to support
the upgrade of NIXIE SLQ-25A to a SLQ-25E; MK 331 Torpedo Setting
Panels; MK 32 surface vessel torpedo tube upgrades; U.S. Government
support for the MK 45 Mod 2 and Mod 2B Gun Weapon System; modernization
efforts, integration, and test support and equipment; munitions support
and support equipment; spare parts; consumables and accessories; repair
and return support; classified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications; technical documentation;
personnel training and training equipment; studies and surveys;
Contractor Logistics Support; United States (U.S.) Government and
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (SP-P-LIK)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SP-P-GOR
(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: January 29, 2026
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of Spain--F-100 Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade
The Government of Spain has requested to buy five (5) Shipsets
AEGIS Weapon System; six (6) Shipsets Digital Signal Processor; five
(5) Shipsets MK 41 Baseline VIII Vertical Launching System; five (5)
Shipsets of Next Generation Surface Search Radar. The following non-
major defense equipment articles (MDE) will also be included: ultra
high frequency satellite communications radio terminal systems; Global
Positioning System Miniature Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver Engines
with M-Code; AN/SRQ-4 Ku-band hardware; material required to support
the upgrade of NIXIE SLQ-25A to a SLQ-25E; MK 331 Torpedo Setting
Panels; MK 32 surface vessel torpedo tube upgrades; U.S. Government
support for the MK 45 Mod 2 and Mod 2B Gun Weapon System; modernization
efforts, integration, and test support and equipment; munitions support
and support equipment; spare parts; consumables and accessories; repair
and return support; classified software delivery and support;
classified and unclassified publications; technical documentation;
personnel training and training equipment; studies and surveys;
Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
cost is $1.7 billion.
The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a NATO
Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic
progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Spain's capability to meet current
and future threats by affording more flexibility and capability to
counter regional threats and continue to enhance stability in the
region. The purchaser will use the articles and services to modernize
five AEGIS-equipped frigates within its fleet, enhancing its ability to
conduct defense missions and interoperate with the U.S. and NATO Allies
for theater ballistic missile defense. Spain will have no difficulty
absorbing this equipment and support into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in
Moorestown, NJ, and Manassas, VA; RTX Corporation, located in
Arlington, VA; Ultra Maritime Naval Systems and Sensors, located in
Braintree, MA; and General Dynamics, located in Williston, VT. 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 the proposed sale will require U.S. Government
and contractor personnel to visit Spain on a temporary basis in
conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements,
including program and technical reviews, as well as to provide training
and maintenance support in country.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 25-104
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 AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) is a multi-mission combat system
providing integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) for surface ships.
This sale involves a subset of the AWS Baseline 9 anti-air warfare
(AAW) capability called the International AEGIS Fire Control Loop
integrated with ballistic missile defense (BMD) capability.
The Multi-Mission Signal Processor is a critical component
supporting the operation of the SPY-1D and SPY-1D (V) radars present on
Spain's Alvaro-de-Bazan-class frigates. The system provides those
sensors with the resourcing to simultaneously operate AAW and BMD
equipment for a complete IAMD capability.
The MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) is a fixed, vertical, multi-
missile launching system. The MK 41 VLS provides the capability to
store and launch multiple missile variants depending on the mission,
including Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile and Standard Missiles.
The Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NGSSR) is the U.S. Navy's
multi-mission navigation, surface search, and periscope detection
radar. The NGSSR replaces multiple legacy surface radar systems.
The ultra-high frequency satellite communications (SATCOM) RT-1829
terminal is a commercially available SATCOM terminal. This provides
ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore communications via voice or data
connectivity.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) Miniature Precision Lightweight
GPS Receiver (PLGR) Engine (MPE) with M-Code is a GPS receiver that
utilizes the military M-Code for enhanced security and anti-jamming
capabilities. The GPS MPE M-Code provides highly accurate positioning,
navigation, and timing data in environments where GPS signals may be
contested or denied.
The Common Data Link Hawklink AN/SRQ-4 radio terminal set provides
the shipboard element of a situation awareness system that links
airborne terminals with surface warships. The system provides real-time
use of aircraft sensors to extend situational awareness over the
horizon by enabling surveillance helicopters to data-link radar, video,
networking, and acoustic data to various surface ships. It provides the
command and control, sensor data transfer, data link operations, and
built-in test functionality. It supports anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
and anti-ship surveillance and targeting missions.
The Torpedo Countermeasure Transmitting Set AN/SLQ-25 (Nixie) is a
passive, electro-acoustic decoy system used to provide deceptive
countermeasures against acoustic homing torpedoes. The AN/SLQ-25
employs an underwater acoustic projector housed in a streamlined body
which is towed astern on a combination tow/signal-transfer coaxial
cable. An onboard generated signal is used by the towed body to produce
an acoustic signal to decoy the hostile torpedo away from the ship.
The MK 331 Torpedo Setting Panel (TSP) is a device used to program
and configure torpedoes prior to launch. The MK 331 TSP provides the
capability to set parameters such as depth, speed, and target selection
for torpedoes.
The MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube (SVTT) is a trainable,
lightweight torpedo launching system. The MK 32 SVTT provides surface
combatants with an ASW capability to launch lightweight torpedoes
against underwater threats.
The MK 45 Mod 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) is a lightweight, rapid-
fire, automatic gun system designed for use against surface, air, and
shore targets. The MK 45 Mod 2 GWS provides naval vessels with
effective firepower for various mission requirements, including naval
surface fire support, anti-ship engagement, and limited air defense.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
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3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of 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 the Government of Spain can
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the 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 Spain.
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