Notice2026-10920
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
June 1, 2026
Issuing agencies
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]
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