Notice2026-09649
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
May 14, 2026
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Defense Department
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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 27316-27317]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09649]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-42]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 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 26-42, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-42
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 Netherlands
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $190 million
Other................................... $ 10 million
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TOTAL................................. $200 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Five hundred thirty (530) AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles
Non-MDE:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: U.S. Army
Aviation and Missile Command Security Assistance Management Directorate
technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project
Office technical assistance; non-standard books, publications, and
other Hellfire publications; integration support; and other related
elements of
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logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (NE-B-YCK; NE-B-YCJ)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE-B-YAZ
(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
The Netherlands--Hellfire Missiles
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy five hundred
thirty (530) AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles. The following non-major
defense equipment items will also be included: U.S. Army Aviation and
Missile Command Security Assistance Management Directorate technical
assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office
technical assistance; non-standard books, publications, and other
Hellfire publications; integration support; and other related elements
of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $200
million.
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.
The proposed sale will modernize the Netherlands' armed forces,
expand its capability to strengthen homeland defense, and deter
regional threats. This enhanced capability will contribute to the
Netherlands' military goals of updating capability while further
enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies. The
Netherlands 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 Lockheed Martin Corporation,
located in Orlando, FL. 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 the Netherlands.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-42
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 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missile is used against heavy and light
armored targets, thin skinned vehicles, urban structures, bunkers,
caves, and personnel. The missile is inertial measurement unit based,
with a variable delay fuse, improved safety and reliability.
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 Netherlands 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
Netherlands.
[FR Doc. 2026-09649 Filed 5-13-26; 8:45 am]
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