Notice2026-17980
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
September 2, 2026
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Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 56433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17980]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 0D-26]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoD 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 0D-26.
Dated: August 31, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 0D-26
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(A), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Canada
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-72
Date: September 15, 2023
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On September 15, 2023, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 23-72 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), of
munitions and other systems to be integrated into MQ-9Bs purchased
through Direct Commercial Sales, to include: twelve (12) AN/APY-8 Lynx
Synthetic Aperture radars; two hundred nineteen (219) AGM-114R2
Hellfire II missiles; eighteen (18) KMU-572 tail kits for the GBU-38
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and GBU-54 Laser JDAM (LJDAM);
twelve (12) Mk82 500-lb general purpose bombs; and six (6) Mk82 filled
inert bombs. Also included were Due Regard Radars; SAGE 750 and SNC
4500 Electronic Surveillance Measures Systems; AN/ARC-210 radios;
Compact Multi-Band Data Link; KY-100M narrowband/wideband terminals;
KOR-24A small tactical terminals; High-Bandwidth Compact Telemetry
Modules (HCTM); KIV-77 cryptographic appliques and other Identification
Friend or Foe equipment; AN/PYQ-10C Simple Key Loaders; Common
Munitions Built-In-Test/Reprogramming Equipment; FMU-139 Joint
Programmable Fuses; M299 Hellfire launchers and training missiles; DSU-
38 Precision Laser Guidance Sets; classified publications and technical
documentation; munitions support and support equipment; secure
communications, precision navigation, and cryptographic equipment;
spare and repair parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return
support; unclassified software delivery and support; testing and
integration support and equipment; maps and charts; personnel training
and training equipment; transportation support; warranties; studies and
surveys; Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total
value was $313.4 million. Major defense equipment (MDE) constituted
$75.2 million of this total.
On June 10, 2025, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 25-0P of the possible sale, under
section 36(b)(5)(C) of the AECA, of the addition of the following MDE
items: sixteen (16) JDAM KMU-572 tail kits for GBU-38 or LJDAM GBU-54;
eighteen (18) inert filled Mk-82 bombs; four (4) AN/APY-8 Lynx
synthetic aperture radars; and eight (8) Hellfire Captive Air Training
Missiles. Also included were: M34 Hellfire training missiles; Hellfire
support equipment; AN/ALQ-230 Radar Warning Receiver/Electronic Support
Measures system; Computer Program Identification Numbers; minor and
major modifications and kits; aircraft and engine support equipment;
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated total value of the new items was $149 million. The estimated
MDE value increased by $27 million to a revised $102.2 million. The
estimated non-MDE value increased by $122 million to a revised $359.2
million. The estimated total case value increased by $149 million to a
revised $462.4 million.
This transmittal reports the inclusion of the following additional
MDE items: forty (40) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial
Navigation Systems (EGI) (33 installed, 7 spares). The estimated total
value of the new items is $12 million. The estimated MDE value will
increase by $12 million to a revised $114.2 million. The estimated non-
MDE value will not increase and remain at $359.2 million. The estimated
total case value will increase by $12 million to a revised $474.4
million.
(iv) Significance: This notification accounts for additional MDE
items not included in the original notification. The inclusion of this
MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously
notified. The proposed articles and services will improve Canada's
capability to meet current and future threats by enabling unmanned
surveillance and reconnaissance patrols of its northern arctic
territories. It will also enable Canada to optimally fulfill its North
American Aerospace Defense and NATO missions while increasing
interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the military capability of a NATO Ally that is an important
force for ensuring political stability and economic progress and is a
contributor to military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations
around the world.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The EGI with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM),
Y-Code, or M-Code receiver when available, and Precise Positioning
Service is a self-contained navigation system. SAASM, Y-Code, or M-Code
enables the GPS receiver access to an encrypted P-signal, providing
protection against active spoofing attacks.
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 21, 2026
[FR Doc. 2026-17980 Filed 9-1-26; 8:45 am]
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