Notice2026-07271

Arms Sales Notification

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Published
April 15, 2026

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Defense Department

Abstract

The DoD is publishing unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20141-20142]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07271]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-0C]


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 unclassified text of an arms sales 
notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6233, 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e5b5c41414400544f465c4f004d47586e434f474200434742"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fc898e939396d2869d948e9dd29f958abc919d9590d2919590">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c786f7f7d32727f6e326e6f6e7f717b71683270756f68327f726f31717e645c717d757032717570"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="64001707054a0a07164a16171607090309104a080d17104a070a174909061c2409050d084a090d08">[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 26-0C.

    Dated: April 9, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TRANSMITTAL NO. 26-0C
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 36(b)(5)(C) OF THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL 
ACT)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the United Kingdom
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 25-45
    Date: August 26, 2025
    Implementing Agency: Air Force
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On August 26, 2025, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 25-45 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of engine 
components, parts, and accessories; major and minor modifications; 
computer program identification numbers; spare parts, consumables and 
accessories, and repair and return support; classified and unclassified 
software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications 
and technical documentation; 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 $861 million. There was no major defense equipment (MDE) 
associated with this sale.
    This transmittal reports on the inclusion of the following non-MDE 
items: contractor logistics support and other related elements of 
programmatic, technical, and logistics support. The estimated total 
value of the new items is $379 million. The estimated non-MDE value 
will increase by $379 million to a revised $1.24 billion. There is no 
MDE associated with this potential sale.
    (iv) Significance: The proposed sale will sustain the United 
Kingdom's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring the 
operational readiness of the Royal Air Force.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the United States by 
improving the security of a key NATO Ally that is an important force 
for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
    The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original

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notification applies to additional items mentioned.
    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 6, 2026

[FR Doc. 2026-07271 Filed 4-14-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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