Notice2026-07282

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]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07282]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-0F]


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#c2b7b0adada8ecb8a3aab0a3eca1abb482afa3abaeecafabae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e7b7c61616420746f667c6f206d67784e636f676220636762">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#70140313115e1e13025e020302131d171d045e1c1903045e131e035d1d1208301d11191c5e1d191c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90f4e3f3f1befef3e2bee2e3e2f3fdf7fde4befcf9e3e4bef3fee3bdfdf2e8d0fdf1f9fcbefdf9fc">[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 26-0F.

    Dated: April 10, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TRANSMITTAL NO. 26-0F
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 Netherlands
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-78
    Date: September 6, 2024
    Implementing Agency: Navy
    (iii) Description: On September 6, 2024, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 24-78 of the possible 
sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of two 
hundred forty-six (246) AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles; 
six (6) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder captive air training missiles 
(CATM); two (2) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder special air training 
missiles; fourteen (14) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder tactical guidance 
units; and two (2) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder CATM guidance units. Also 
included were missile containers; spares; personal training and 
training equipment; classified and unclassified publications and 
technical documents; warranties; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other 
related elements of program and logistics support. The total estimated 
value was $691 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted 
$591.7 million of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: 
up to eighty-seven (87) AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles; 
and up to ten (10) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder captive air training 
missiles (CATM). The following non-MDE items will also be included: 
additional support equipment; missile support; and technical 
assistance. The estimated total value of the new items is $65 million. 
The estimated MDE value will increase by $60 million to a revised 
$651.7 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $5 million 
to a revised $104.3 million. The estimated total case value will 
increase by $65 million to a revised $756 million. MDE constitutes 
$651.7 million 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.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the United States by 
improving the security of a NATO Ally which 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 
notification applies to 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 6, 2026

[FR Doc. 2026-07282 Filed 4-14-26; 8:45 am]
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