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Notice2026-10920

Arms Sales Notification

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Published
June 1, 2026

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Defense Department

Abstract

The Department of War (DoW) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 104 (Monday, June 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32389-32390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10920]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-0Z]


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 (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 26-0Z.

    Dated: May 28, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-0Z
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Bahrain
    (ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 19-06
    Date: May 3, 2019
    Implementing Agency: Army
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On May 3, 2019, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 19-06 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixty 
(60) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement 
(MSE) missiles; thirty-six (36) Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced 
Missiles (GEM-T) with canisters; nine (9) M903 Launching Stations; five 
(5) Antenna Mast Groups; three (3) Electrical Power Plants III; two (2) 
AN/MPQ-65 radar sets; and two (2) AN/MSQ-132 Engagement Control 
Stations. The following non-major defense equipment (MDE) items were 
also included: communications equipment; tools and test equipment; 
range and test programs; support equipment; prime movers; generators; 
publications and technical documentation; training equipment; spare and 
repair parts; personnel training; Technical Assistance Field Team 
(TAFT); U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and 
logistics support services; Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO); 
field office support; and other related elements of logistics and 
program support. The estimated total value was $2.478 billion. MDE 
constituted $1.445 billion of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: 
one hundred fifty (150) Patriot MIM-104E GEM-T with canisters; and 
fifty (50) PAC-3 MSE missiles. The following non-MDE items will also be 
included: communications equipment; tools and test equipment; range and 
test programs;

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support equipment; prime movers; generators; publications and technical 
documentation; training equipment; spare and repair parts; personnel 
training; TAFT; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, 
and logistics support services; SICO; field office support; and other 
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total 
value of the new items is $1.625 billion. The estimated MDE value will 
increase by $1.125 billion to a revised $2.57 billion. The estimated 
non-MDE value will increase by $500 million to a revised $1.533 
billion. The estimated total case value will increase by $1.625 billion 
to a revised $4.103 billion. MDE constitutes $2.57 billion of this 
total.
    (iv) Significance: The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase 
in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed sale will 
enhance Bahrain's interoperability with the United States. Bahrain will 
use Patriot missiles to improve its missile defense capability, defend 
its territorial integrity, and deter regional threats.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve 
the security of a major non-NATO ally that is a force for political 
stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    (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: May 1, 2026

[FR Doc. 2026-10920 Filed 5-29-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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