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 55553-55554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17564]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-76]


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, 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bfcacdd0d0d591c5ded7cdde91dcd6c9ffd2ded6d391d2d6d3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4431362b2b2e6a3e252c36256a272d320429252d286a292d28">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8bcabbbb9f6b6bbaaf6aaabaabbb5bfb5acf6b4b1abacf6bbb6abf5b5baa098b5b9b1b4f6b5b1b4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e581968684cb8b8697cb9796978688828891cb898c9691cb868b96c888879da588848c89cb888c89">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

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 26-76, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: August 25, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-76
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 Greece
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $32.1 million
Other...................................  $48 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $80.1 million
 

    Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Three hundred fifty (350) Switchblade 300 Block 20 (SB300B20) 
Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System (LMAMS)
    Thirty-five (35) SB300B20 LMAMS Fire Control Systems (FCS)
Non-MDE:
    The following non-MDE items will also be included: Switchblade 600 
(SB600) Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module Global Positioning 
System LMAMS; SB600 FCS; SB300B20 tactical battery chargers; smart 
battery chargers; spares packages; training services; field service 
representative support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements 
of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (GR-B-UBA)
    (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: July 16, 2026

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Greece--Switchblade 300 Block 20 Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System

    The Government of Greece has requested to buy three hundred fifty 
(350) Switchblade 300 Block 20 (SB300B20) Lethal Miniature Aerial 
Missile System (LMAMS) and thirty-five (35) SB300B20 LMAMS Fire Control 
Systems (FCS). The following non-major defense equipment items will 
also be included: Switchblade 600 (SB600) Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module Global Positioning System LMAMS; SB600 FCS; SB300B20 
tactical battery chargers; SB600 smart battery chargers; spares 
packages; training services; field service representative support; 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 $80.1 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally 
that continues to be a force for political and economic stability in 
Europe.

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    The proposed sale will improve Greece's capability to deter current 
and future threats, support coalition operations, and increase 
interoperability with the United States. Greece will have no difficulty 
absorbing this equipment 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 Aero Vironment Inc., located in 
Simi Valley, CA. 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 Greece.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 26-76
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 Switchblade 300 Block 20 (SB300B20) Lethal Miniature Aerial 
Missile System (LMAMS) is loitering precision guided munitions intended 
to allow small unit engagement of enemy combatants without direct enemy 
fire. The SB300B20 LMAMS uses a common Fire Control System (FCS) and 
core capabilities, including Electro-Optical/Infrared (E.O./IR) imagery 
for day and night operations, automated mission planning, and a 
``Forward Pass'' feature to extend operational range. The SB300B20 is a 
lightweight system with beyond-visual-range capability, optimized for 
anti-personnel missions. The SB300B20 LMAMS is anti-personnel, surface-
to-surface launched missile that utilizes proprietary pixel lock 
technology and a fragmenting warhead to engage targets. The system is 
controlled via a secure Digital Data Link (DDL), which provides the 
connection between the operator's FCS and the air vehicle for both 
command inputs and near real-time video transmission.
    2. The Switchblade 600 (SB600) Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing 
Module Global Positioning System (GPS) LMAMS is loitering precision 
guided munitions intended to allow small unit engagement of enemy 
combatants without direct enemy fire. The SB600 uses a common FCS and 
core capabilities, including E.O./IR imagery for day and night 
operations, automated mission planning, and a ``Forward Pass'' feature 
to extend operational range. The larger SB600 provides extended 
capabilities, featuring a high-performance anti-armor warhead and a 
significantly longer flight endurance of over sixty minutes, enabling 
it to engage hardened targets and conduct prolonged reconnaissance. The 
SB600 is an anti-tank, surface-to-surface launched missile that 
utilizes the same pixel lock technology and a shaped charge warhead to 
engage hardened targets. The system is controlled via a secure DDL, 
which provides the connection between the operator's FCS and the air 
vehicle for both command inputs and near real-time video transmission. 
and all its support equipment to facilitate proper operation. This 
software is hosted on the Flight Control Unit (FCU) and is where Built-
in Tests (BIT), payload arming/disarming, and waypoints are initiated. 
Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) is also where a range of 
non-flight functions are conducted; to include preflight checks, 
periodic maintenance checks, loading of Operational Flight Program 
(OFP) data, and loading of GPS cryptographic keys.
    3. The SB300B20 features an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-
bit encryption, securing both video and data transmission. As a key 
security feature, a unique bind code links the ground controller to its 
specific air vehicle, preventing unauthorized systems from taking 
control. The ARES is flight software used across the Switchblade family 
of systems, it interfaces with the SB300B20.
    4. The SB600 features an AES 256-bit encryption, securing both 
video and data transmission. As a key security feature, a unique bind 
code links the ground controller to its specific air vehicle, 
preventing unauthorized systems from taking control. The ARES is flight 
software used across the Switchblade family of systems, it interfaces 
with the SB600 and all its support equipment to facilitate proper 
operation. This software is hosted on the FCU and is where BIT, payload 
arming/disarming, and waypoints are initiated. Ares is also where a 
range of non-flight functions are conducted; including preflight 
checks, periodic maintenance checks, loading of OFP data, and loading 
of GPS cryptographic keys.
    5. The SB300B20 is controlled by the FCU which hosts the ARES 
flight software. The warhead and other capabilities of the SB300B20 are 
also controlled by the FCU. Specific to the warhead, there is an 
Electronic Safe and Arm Device (ESAD) that sets the sensing environment 
and logic to ensure the warhead only goes off under certain conditions.
    6. The SB600 is controlled by the FCU which hosts the ARES flight 
software. The warhead and other capabilities of the SB300B20 are also 
controlled by the FCU. Specific to the warhead, there is an ESAD that 
sets the sensing environment and logic to ensure the warhead only goes 
off under certain conditions.
    7. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    8. 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.
    9. A determination has been made that Greece 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.
    10. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Greece.

[FR Doc. 2026-17564 Filed 8-27-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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