Notice2026-05147
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
March 17, 2026
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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 12773-12776]
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. 26-12]
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 26-
12, 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. 26-12
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 Singapore
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............. $1.293 billion
Other................................. $1.023 billion
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TOTAL............................... $2.316 billion
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four (4) P-8A patrol aircraft
Seven (7) Guardian laser transmitter assemblies for the AN/AAQ-
24(V)N system
Seven (7) system processors for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N system with
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules
Eight (8) MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes all up rounds
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: tactical open
mission software; electro-optical and infrared MX-20HD systems; missile
warning sensors for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N; AN/AQQ-2(V) acoustic systems;
AN/APY-10 radar systems (with Global Positioning System); ALQ-213 early
warning management systems; KIV-78 cryptographic appliques; A/N APX-
123A Identification Friend or Foe transmitters; AN/ALE-47
countermeasures dispenser system programmers; AN/PYQ-10 simple key
loaders; aircraft spares; spare engines; support equipment; training
devices; engineering support; training; classified and unclassified
publications; classified and unclassified software; mission systems and
other Government-furnished equipment; classified and unclassified
torpedo spare parts for the all up round and exercise torpedo
configured MK 54 lightweight torpedoes; torpedo support equipment,
including equipment and tools; classified software for test equipment;
torpedo containers; recoverable exercise torpedoes; air launch
accessories; torpedo support, including facility stand-up and test
equipment support; classified and unclassified publications; other
technical assistance, including technical support, technical program
management, infrastructure support, test equipment sustainment,
exercise firing assistance, and contract management; in-country
training; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (SN-P-SAD & SN-P-AEB)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SN-P-GZS
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(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 20, 2026
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Singapore--Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft P-8A and MK 54
Lightweight Torpedoes
The Government of Singapore has requested to buy up to four (4) P-
8A patrol aircraft; seven (7) Guardian laser transmitter assemblies for
the AN/AAQ-24(V)N system; seven (7) system processors for the AN/AAQ-
24(V)N system with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules; and
eight (8) MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes all up rounds. The
following non-Major Defense Equipment items will also be included:
tactical open mission software; electro-optical and infrared MX-20HD
systems; missile warning sensors for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N; AN/AQQ-2(V)
acoustic systems; AN/APY-10 radar systems (with Global Positioning
System); ALQ-213 early warning management systems; KIV-78 cryptographic
appliques; A/N APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe transmitters; AN/
ALE-47 countermeasures dispenser system programmers; AN/PYQ-10 simple
key loaders; aircraft spares; spare engines; support equipment;
training devices; engineering support; training; classified and
unclassified publications; classified and unclassified software;
mission systems and other Government-furnished equipment; classified
and unclassified torpedo spare parts for the all up round and exercise
torpedo configured MK 54 lightweight torpedoes; torpedo support
equipment, including equipment and tools; classified software for test
equipment; torpedo containers; recoverable exercise torpedoes; air
launch accessories; torpedo support, including facility stand-up and
test equipment support; classified and unclassified publications; other
technical assistance, including technical support, technical program
management, infrastructure support, test equipment sustainment,
exercise firing assistance, and contract management; in-country
training; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost is $2.316 billion.
This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by improving the
security of a strategic partner that is an important force for
political stability and economic progress in Asia.
The proposed sale will improve Singapore's capability to meet
current and future threats by providing a credible maritime force
capable of deterring adversaries and participating in U.S allied
operations. The proposed sale will support Singapore's goal of
improving national and territorial defense as well as increasing
interoperability with U.S. and allied forces. Singapore will have no
difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 The Boeing Company, located in
Arlington, VA. The majority of MK 54 lightweight torpedo hardware will
be purchased directly from U.S. Navy stock. There are a significant
number of other companies under contract with the U.S. Navy that will
provide components, systems, and engineering services during the
execution of this effort. 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 up to fourteen
U.S. Government and contractor representatives to travel to Singapore
for a duration of up to two years to support aircraft fielding and
maintenance, mission systems, training, and logistics and engineering
technical assistance.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-12
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 P-8A aircraft is a militarized version of the Boeing 737-800
Next Generation commercial aircraft. The P-8A is replacing the
Government of Singapore's Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and adds
long-range antisubmarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare
capabilities to Singapore's intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance aircraft.
The AN/AAQ-24 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
system is a directional, active infrared (IR) jammer that protects the
host aircraft from surface launched IR-guided missiles. The system
includes Missile Warning System (MWS), LAIRCM system processor
replacement, and Guardian laser transmitter assembly with Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) capability.
The MK 54 MOD 0 torpedo is a conventional torpedo that can be
launched from surface ships, rotary, and fixed wing aircraft. The MK 54
MOD 0 is an upgrade from the MK 46 torpedo created by combining the
guidance section of the MK 50 torpedo with the warhead and propulsion
sections of the MK 46 torpedo.
Non-MDE included within the P-8A configuration for the initial sale
of four (4) P-8As to the Government of Singapore:
Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). Functions include
environment planning, tactical aids, weapons planning aids, and data
correlation. TOMS includes an algorithm for track fusion which
automatically correlates tracks produced by on board and off board
sensors.
Electro-Optical (E.O.) and IR MX-20HD. The E.O./IR system processes
visible E.O. and IR spectrum (IR focal plane array and turret
stabilization) to detect and image objects.
AN/AQQ-2(V)1 acoustic system. The acoustic sensor system is
integrated within the mission system as the primary sensor for ASW
missions.
AN/APY-10 radar with Global Positioning System (GPS). Radar
capabilities include Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)/Inverse Synthetic
Aperture Radar (ISAR) resolution, geolocation, periscope detection
mode, track generation, track while scan, color weather radar,
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interface, and SAR/ISAR imagery
resolutions. The radar includes a GPS 524D Precise Positioning System
with SAASM Mode III hardware.
ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures. This system provides real time
capability for the automatic detection, location, measurement, and
analysis of radio frequency signals and modes. Real time results are
compared with a library of known emitters to perform emitter
classification.
Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP). The P-8A EWSP suite
consists of the ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS),
ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), AN/AAQ-24 LAIRCM and
the NexGEN MWS. EWSP includes threat information.
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AN/ALQ-213 EWMS. The AN/ALQ-213 system provides the primary
interface for control and monitoring of the EWSP suite.
AN/ALE-47 CMDS. The AN/ALE-47 system dispenses flares that act as
decoys to deflect incoming IR-guided missiles away from the aircraft.
This system acts as a backup for the AN/AAQ-24 LAIRCM system.
KIV-78 IFF system. The KIV-78 IFF system deployed to identify
cooperative, friendly systems.
AN/APX-123A(C) IFF Digital Transponder. The AN/APX-123A is capable
of both Mode 5 and Mode S secure modes and provides own ship positional
information.
Networked communications radio. Networked communications airborne
radio delivers mission-critical capabilities through multiple
waveforms, high-speed ability and beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for
data, voice, and imagery.
Advanced Digital Antenna Production (ADAP) system antenna
electronics and ADAP Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna. ADAP
contains a multi-element antenna, digital anti-jam processing, and
provides protected GPS.
KIV-7M communications security device. The KIV-7M device provides
encryption for high frequency beyond line-of-sight communications.
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
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 Singapore 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
Singapore.
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