Notice2026-09006
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
May 7, 2026
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Defense Department
Abstract
The DoW is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24854-24855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09006]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-49]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoW 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 the attached
Transmittal 26-49, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 4, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. RSAT 26-49
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 the United Arab Emirates
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $1.05 billion
Other................................... $0.17 billion
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TOTAL................................. $1.22 billion
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four hundred (400) AIM-120C-7 or AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range
Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs)
Eight (8) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections
Non-MDE:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control
sections, storage containers, and support equipment; spare parts,
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; classified
and unclassified software; U.S. Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (AE-D-YAI)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE-D-YAC
(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: March 19, 2026
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Arab Emirates--Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested to
buy four hundred (400) AIM-120C-7 or AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range
Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs); and eight (8) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance
sections. The following non-major defense equipment items will also
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be included: AMRAAM control sections, storage containers, and support
equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and
return support; classified and unclassified software; 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 $1.22 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a
major defense partner. The UAE is a force for political stability and
economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve UAE's capability to meet current and
future threats by ensuring it has modern and capable air-to-air
munitions. This sale will further advance the high level of UAE Air
Force interoperability with U.S. Joint Forces and other regional and
forces. The UAE will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and
services 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 RTX Corporation, located in
Arlington, VA. 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 not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to UAE.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-49
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 AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
(AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, guided
missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid-state
electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple
launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic
countermeasures, and interception of high and low flying and
maneuvering targets. The AIM-120C-8 is a form, fit, and function
refresh of the AIM-120C-7 and is the next generation to be produced.
This potential sale will include AMRAAM guidance and control sections,
spares, and containers.
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 the United Arab Emirates 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 the
United Arab Emirates.
[FR Doc. 2026-09006 Filed 5-6-26; 8:45 am]
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