Notice2026-09647
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
May 14, 2026
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Defense Department
Abstract
The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 93 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27315-27316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09647]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-40]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of War 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 26-40, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-40
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 Lithuania
Major Defense Equipment *............... $174 million
Other................................... $40 million
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TOTAL................................. $214 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
case LH-B-LAV was below congressional notification threshold at $19.5
million ($10.5 million in major defense equipment (MDE)) and included
sixteen (16) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles; two (2) AIM-
9X Block II tactical guidance units; training; weapon system support;
training aids and devices; spare parts; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The Government of Lithuania has
requested that the case be amended to include one hundred fifty-two
(152) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles; eight (8) AIM-9X
Block II tactical guidance units; and six (6) AIM-9X Block II captive
air training missiles. The following non-MDE items will also be
included: U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and
program support. This amendment will cause the case to exceed the
notification threshold, and thus notification of the entire program is
required. The above notification requirements are combined as follows:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One hundred sixty-eight (168) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical
missiles
Ten (10) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units
Six (6) AIM-9X Block II captive air training missiles
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will be included: training; weapon
system support; training aids and devices; spare parts; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services;
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (LH-P-LAV)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
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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: April 22, 2026
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Lithuania--AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles
The Government of Lithuania has requested to buy an additional one
hundred fifty-two (152) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles;
eight (8) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units; six (6) AIM-9X Block
II captive air training missiles; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to
a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional
notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case,
valued at $19.5 million ($10.5 million in major defense equipment
(MDE)), included sixteen (16) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical
missiles; two (2) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units; training;
weapon system support; training aids and devices; spare parts; and
other related elements of logistics and program support. This
notification is for a combined total of the following MDE items: one
hundred sixty-eight (168) AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles;
ten (10) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units; and six (6) AIM-9X
Block II captive air training missiles. The following non-MDE items
will also be included: training; weapon system support; training aids
and devices; spare parts; 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 $214
million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
NATO Ally that is an important force for ensuring peace and stability
in Europe.
The proposed sale will help improve the security of Lithuania and
assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and
economic progress in the region. Lithuania 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 Lithuania.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-40
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-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missile represents a
substantial increase in performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the
AIM-9X Block I missile configuration. The missile includes a high off-
boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low
drag and high angle of attack airframe, and the ability to integrate
the helmet mounted cueing system. The most current AIM-9X Block II
operational flight software provides fifth-generation infrared missile
capabilities such as lock-on-after-launch, weapons data link, and
surface launch.
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 Lithuania 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
Lithuania.
[FR Doc. 2026-09647 Filed 5-13-26; 8:45 am]
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