Notice2026-10946
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 32388-32389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10946]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-CM]
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-CM, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 28, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-CM
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 United Arab Emirates
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 98.8 million
Other................................... $ 48.8 million
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TOTAL............................... $147.6 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services Under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One thousand five hundred (1,500) Guidance Sections, Single Variant
(Air-to-Air), Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II
Non-MDE:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: LAU-131 A/A
launchers; Mk-152 high explosive warheads; MK66 rocket motors;
proximity fuzes; WTU-1/B practice warheads; inert MK66 rocket motors;
support equipment; publications and technical documentation;
transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical,
training, and logistical support services; and other related elements
of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AE-P-ABV).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
(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: May 1, 2026.
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
United Arab Emirates--Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System-II
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested to buy one
thousand five hundred (1,500) guidance
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sections, single variant (air-to-air), Advanced Precision Kill Weapon
System-II. The following non-major defense equipment items will also be
included: LAU-131 A/A launchers; Mk-152 high explosive warheads; MK66
rocket motors; proximity fuzes; WTU-1/B practice warheads; inert MK66
rocket motors; support equipment; publications and technical
documentation; transportation; US Government and contractor
engineering, technical, training, and logistical support services; and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated
total cost is $147.6 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a
major defense partner. The United Arab Emirates is a force for
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve the United Arab Emirates' capability
to meet current and future threats by developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability and improving interoperability
with U.S. forces. The United Arab Emirates 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 BAE Systems, Inc., located in
Nashua, NH. 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 United Arab Emirates.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-CM
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 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) is a
design conversion of an unguided Hydra 2.75-inch rocket with a laser
guidance kit to give it precision-kill capability. As a relatively low-
cost weapon, it is intended as an inexpensive means to destroy targets
while limiting collateral damage in close combat. The APKWS consists of
an APKWS-II guidance section developed by BAE Systems, a legacy 2.75-
inch MK66 Mod 4 rocket motor, a legacy M151 or Mk-152 high explosive
warhead, and a Mk435/436-point detonating fuze or M728 proximity fuze.
The guided rockets are steered to the target by following reflected
laser beam energy directed onto the target either by the launching
aircraft, a second aircraft, or ground-based troops operating a laser
designator. The APKWS is a tactical rocket system that can be launched
from several platforms, including rotary wing, fixed wing, and ground-
based vehicles, offering multi-mission, multi-target capability, and
precision-strike lethality.
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 United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates.
[FR Doc. 2026-10946 Filed 5-29-26; 8:45 am]
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