Notice2026-09651
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]
[Page 27313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09651]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 0A-26]
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 0A-26.
Dated: May 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 0A-26
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Latvia
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18-33
Date: August 3, 2018
Implementing Agency: Army
Funding Source: National Funds and Foreign Military Financing
(iii) Description: On August 3, 2018, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 18-33 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of four
(4) UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in standard USG configuration with
designated unique equipment and government furnished equipment; ten
(10) T700-GE-701D engines (8 installed and 2 spares); and ten (10)
embedded global positioning systems/inertial navigation systems (8
installed and 2 spares). Also included were one (1) aviation mission
planning system; five (5) Talon forward looking infrared radar (4
production and 1 spare); ten (10) AN/ARC-201D/E (8 production and 2
spares); ten (10) AN/ARC-231 radios (8 production and 2 spares); five
(5) AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe transponders (4 production
and 1 spare); five (5) AN/ARC-220 radios (4 production and 1 spare);
twenty (20) AN/AVS-6 helmet mounted night vision devices; aircraft
warranty; air worthiness support; spare and repair parts; support
equipment; communication equipment; publications and technical
documentation; personnel training and training equipment; ground
support equipment; site surveys; tool and test equipment; U.S.
government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total case value was $200 million. Major defense equipment (MDE)
constituted $85 million of this total.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of the following additional
MDE items: ten (10) M240H machine guns; and a support package including
pintle mounts, egress kits, ammunition cans, training, and special
tools and equipment. The estimated total value of the new items is $350
thousand. The estimated MDE value will increase by $200 thousand and
will remain at $85 million. The estimated total non-MDE value will
increase by $150 thousand and will remain at $115 million. The
estimated total case value will not increase and will remain at $200
million. MDE constitutes $85 million of this total.
(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as the MDE
items were not enumerated in the original notification. The inclusion
of this MDE represents an increase in capability over what was
previously notified. The proposed sale will contribute to Latvia's
military goals of updating its capability while further enhancing
interoperability with the United States and other allies. Latvia
intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its
armed forces and expand its capability to strengthen its homeland
defense and deter regional threats.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by
improving the security of a NATO ally that 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: April 22, 2026
[FR Doc. 2026-09651 Filed 5-13-26; 8:45 am]
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