Arms Sales Notification

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The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 166 (Friday, August 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55555-55558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17563]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-61]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The DoD (referred to herein as ``the Department,'' 
``Department of War'' or ``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 26-61 and Policy Justification.

    Dated: August 25, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 26-61
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 Kuwait
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0
Other...................................  $484 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $484 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    The following non-MDE items will be included: major and minor 
modification equipment and support; aircraft components, parts, and 
accessories; instruments and lab equipment; spares and repair parts, 
consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; ground 
handling equipment; unclassified Computer Program Identification 
Numbers; pyrotechnics equipment; cartridges, chaffs, and flares; 
communications equipment; electrical items support equipment; 
classified and unclassified software and software support, classified 
and unclassified publications and technical documentation; clothing, 
textiles, and individual equipment; personnel training and training 
equipment; jet fuel; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements 
of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (KU-D-QAJ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-D-QAH
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 15, 2026

    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kuwait--C-17 Sustainment

    The Government of Kuwait has requested to buy the following non-
major defense equipment: major and minor modification equipment and 
support; aircraft components, parts, and accessories; instruments and 
lab equipment; spares and repair parts, consumables and accessories, 
and repair and return support; ground handling equipment; unclassified 
Computer Program Identification Numbers; pyrotechnics equipment; 
cartridges, chaffs, and flares; communications equipment; electrical 
items support equipment; classified and unclassified software and 
software support, classified and unclassified publications and 
technical documentation; clothing, textiles, and individual equipment;

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personnel training and training equipment; jet fuel; U.S. Government 
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; 
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The 
estimated total cost is $484 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a 
major non-NATO ally that has been an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Kuwait's capability to meet current 
and future threats by ensuring the operational readiness of its C-17 
fleet. Kuwait's C-17 fleet provides strategic airlift capabilities that 
directly support U.S. and coalition operations around the world. Kuwait 
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 The Boeing Company, 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 contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Kuwait.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed

[FR Doc. 2026-17563 Filed 8-27-26; 8:45 am]
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