Notice2026-09648
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 27314-27315]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09648]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-0M]
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 26-0M.
Dated: May 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. RSAT 26-0M
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) (U) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Lithuania
(ii) (U) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-75
Date: October 23, 2023
Implementing Agency: Air Force
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) (U) Description: On October 23, 2023, Congress was notified
by
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congressional certification transmittal number 23-75 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of thirty-
six (36) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles (AMRAAM);
and one (1) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Section. Also included were
Common Munitions Built-In-Test/Reprogramming Equipment; ADU-891/E
adapter group computer test sets; AIM-120 spare control sections and
containers; other spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair/
return support; munitions support and support equipment; classified
software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications
and technical documentation; contractor logistics support; personnel
training and training equipment; studies and surveys; transportation
support; 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 $100 million. Major
defense equipment (MDE) constituted $75.9 million of this total.
On October 4, 2024, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 24-0Y of the possible sale, under
Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act of the addition of
the following MDE items: twenty-four (24) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM; and eight
(8) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missiles. The
following non-MDE items were also included: AMRAAM-ER load trainers;
and weapon system support including software. The estimated MDE value
was increased by $72 million to a revised $147.9 million. The estimated
non-MDE value was increased by $8 million to a revised $32.1 million.
The estimated total case value increased by $80 million to a revised
$180 million. MDE constituted $147.9 million of this total.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional
MDE items: seventy-three (73) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM; and fifty-two (52)
AMRAAM-ER. The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM
captive air training missiles; weapons support equipment; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
value of the new items is $322 million. The estimated MDE value will
increase by $262 million to a revised $409.9 million. The estimated
non-MDE value will increase by $60 million to a revised $92.1 million.
The estimated total case value will increase by $322 million to a
revised $502 million. MDE constitutes $409.9 million of this total.
(iv) (U) Significance: This notification accounts for requested
additional MDE and non-MDE not included in the original notification.
The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over
what was previously notified. The proposed sale will support
Lithuania's commercial purchase of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air
Missile System.
(v) (U) Justification: 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.
(vi) (U) 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) (U) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 22, 2026
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