Notice2026-10948
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 32391-32393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10948]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-CG]
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.
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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-CG, 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-CG
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 Qatar
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $3.95 billion
Other.................................... $0.06 billion
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TOTAL.................................. $4.01 billion
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two hundred (200) Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept On
Target (PATRIOT) Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) Guidance Enhanced
Missiles-Tactical
Three hundred (300) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile
Segment Enhancement
Non-MDE:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: PAC-2 and PAC-3
missile and ground support equipment spare parts; classified and
unclassified repair and return; PAC-2 and PAC-3 missile canister
consumables; PAC-3 field surveillance program; U. S. Government and
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics technical assistance;
quality assurance; and other related elements of logistics and program
support.
(iv) Military Department: Army QA-B-UAH
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: QA-B-UAP
(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
Government of Qatar--PATRIOT Missile Replenishment of National
Stockpile
The Government of Qatar has requested to buy two hundred (200)
Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept On Target (PATRIOT) Advanced
Capability-2 (PAC-2) Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical; and three
hundred (300) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhancement. The following non-major defense equipment items will also
be included: PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles and ground support equipment
spare parts; classified and unclassified repair and return; PAC-2 and
PAC-3 missile canister consumables; PAC-3 field surveillance program;
U. S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics
technical assistance; quality assurance; and other related elements of
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $4.01
billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a
friendly country that continues to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Qatar's capability to meet current
and future threats by enabling Qatar to operate in bilateral and
multilateral coalition environments and providing enhanced
interoperability with U.S. military units for training and defense.
Qatar will use the PATRIOT missile system to replenish its missile
defense capability, defend its territorial integrity, and deter threats
for regional stability.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in
Dallas, TX; and RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. 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 contractors.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to Qatar.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-CG
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 Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept On Target (PATRIOT)
Advanced Capability (PAC-2) Guidance Enhanced Missiles-Tactical (GEM-T)
missile is a specialized variant of the PATRIOT Missile Defense System
designed to intercept high-speed tactical ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles, and enemy aircraft. The GEM-T uses a blast-fragmentation
warhead. It detonates in the immediate vicinity of a target to destroy
it with shrapnel and explosive force. Using track-via-missile guidance,
the missile relays target data back to the ground radar for processing
and the ground station sends steering commands back to the missile.
2. The PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhanced
(MSE) missile is a small, highly agile, kinetic kill interceptor for
defense against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and air-
breathing threats. The MSE variant of the PAC-3 missile represents the
next generation in hit-to-kill interceptors and provides expanded
battlespace against evolving threats. The PAC-3 MSE improves upon the
original PAC-3 capability with a higher performance solid rocket motor,
modified lethality enhancer, more responsible control surfaces,
upgraded guidance software, and insensitive munitions improvements.
The PAC-3 MSE missile has sensitive and critical technology
primarily in the area of design and production know-how and data
inherent to certain components.
3. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
4. 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.
5. A determination has been made that Qatar 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
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U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the
Policy Justification.
6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Qatar.
[FR Doc. 2026-10948 Filed 5-29-26; 8:45 am]
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