Notice2026-07236

Arms Sales Notification

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Published
April 14, 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 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19112-19113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07236]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-0R]


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#196c6b767673376378716b78377a706f597478707537747075"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c5b0b7aaaaafebbfa4adb7a4eba6acb385a8a4aca9eba8aca9">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7d3c4d4d699d9d4c599c5c4c5d4dad0dac399dbdec4c399d4d9c49adad5cff7dad6dedb99dadedb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="690d1a0a0847070a1b471b1a1b0a040e041d4705001a1d470a071a44040b11290408000547040005">[email&#160;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 the attached 
Transmittal 26-0R.

    Dated: April 9, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. RSAT 26-0R

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or 
Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-118
    Date: May 12, 2025
    Implementing Agency: Army
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On May 12, 2025, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 24-118 of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of six (6) 
CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters with air-to-air refuel probe 
capability and extended range fuel tanks; sixteen (16) T-55-GA-714A 
engines (12 installed, 4 spares); fourteen (14) embedded Global 
Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGI) devices 
with M-Code (12 installed, 2 spares); eight (8) AN/AAR-57 Common 
Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (6 installed, 2 spares); twenty (20) AN/
ARC-231A communications security (COMSEC) radios (18 installed, 2 
spares); and twenty (20) M-240 machine guns (18 installed, 2 spares). 
The following items were also included: CMWS classified software; AN/
APR-39A radar warning receivers; AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets; AN/
ARC-220 high frequency radios; KY-l00M COMSEC terminals; aircraft 
survivability equipment (including impulse cartridges for cable cutters 
and aircraft cartridges); AN/ARN-147 Very High Frequency Omni 
Directional Radio Range/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) receivers; 
WESCAM MX-l5HDi electro-optical/infrared imaging systems; AN/ARN-153 
Tactical Airborne Navigation System (TACAN) radios; AN/APN-209 radar 
altimeters; AN/APX-123A Identification

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Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders; KIV-77 COMSEC IFF cryptographic 
appliques; AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders; services to support the 
mission equipment; hardware and services required to implement partner-
unique modifications; Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction Systems (FRIES); 
Internal Extended Range Fuel Systems (ERFS); inflight refueling 
capability; firefighting equipment; ballistic armor protection systems; 
air worthiness support; spare and repair parts; communications 
equipment; personnel training and training equipment; site surveys; 
tool and test equipment; ground support equipment; repair and return; 
publications and technical documentation; Quality Assurance Team (QAT); 
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics 
support services; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated total value was $1.32 billion. Major defense 
equipment (MDE) constituted $0.65 billion of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: 
two (2) CH-47 Block II aircraft with air-to-air refuel probe capability 
and extended range fuel tanks; six (6) T55-GA-714A engines; four (4) 
AN/AAR-57 CMWS; eight (8) ARC-231A, RT-1987 COMSEC radios; six (6) 
embedded GPS/INS (EAGLE-M); and six (6) M240H machine guns. The 
following non-MDE items will also be included: CMWS classified software 
update; AVR-2B laser detecting sets; aircraft survivability equipment; 
AN/APX-119; WESCAM MX-15HDi; ARN-147 VOR/ILS receivers; ARN-153 TACAN 
radios; APN-209 receiver transmitters; APN-209 indicators; AN/ARC-220 
high frequency radios; KIV-77 COMSEC IFF cryptographic appliques; AN/
PYQ-10 simple key loaders; FliteScene license; Improved Data Modem-401; 
Infrared Suppression System; FRIES; ERFS; firefighting equipment; 
ballistic armor protection system; air worthiness support; spare and 
repair parts; communications equipment; personnel training and training 
equipment; site surveys; tool and test equipment; ground support 
equipment; repair and return services; publications and technical 
documentation; QAT; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The estimated total value of the new 
items is $1.40 billion. The estimated MDE value will increase by $1.0 
billion to a revised $1.65 billion. The estimated non-MDE value will 
increase by $0.40 billion to a revised $1.07 billion. The estimated 
total case value will increase by $1.40 billion to a revised $2.72 
billion. MDE constitutes $1.65 billion of this total.
    (iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested 
additional MDE and non-MDE items not included in the original 
notification. The inclusion of this MDE and non-MDE represents an 
increase in capability over what was previously notified. These items 
will improve the United Arab Emirate's ability to address current and 
future threats by extending flight operation ranges, enabling 
capabilities for search and rescue, disaster relief, humanitarian 
support, and counterterrorism operations.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping 
to improve the security of an important regional partner. The United 
Arab Emirates continues to be a vital U.S. partner for political 
stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology 
Statement contained in the original notification applies to the 
additional 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: March 19, 2026

[FR Doc. 2026-07236 Filed 4-13-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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