Notice2026-19316
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
September 22, 2026
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Defense Department
Abstract
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 182 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60116-60117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19316]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-1F]
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#5025223f3f3a7e2a313822317e333926103d31393c7e3d393c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="add8dfc2c2c783d7ccc5dfcc83cec4dbedc0ccc4c183c0c4c1">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#294d5a4a4807474a5b075b5a5b4a444e445d0745405a5d074a475a04444b51694448404507444045"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aecaddcdcf80c0cddc80dcdddccdc3c9c3da80c2c7ddda80cdc0dd83c3ccd6eec3cfc7c280c3c7c2">[email 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 26-1F.
Dated: September 17, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. RSAT 26-1F
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or
Capability (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Bahrain
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 16-36
Date: April 27, 2018
Implementing Agency: Navy
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description: On April 27, 2018, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 16-36 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of twelve
(12) AH-1Z Attack Helicopters; twenty-six (26) T-700 GE 401C Engines
(twenty-four (24) installed and two (2) spares); fourteen (14) AGM-114
Hellfire Missiles; and fifty-six (56) Advance Precision Kill Weapon
System II (APKWS-II) WGU-59B. Also included were fifteen (15) Honeywell
Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation System
(INS) (EGI) w/Standard Positioning Service (SPS) including three (3)
spares and twelve (12) Joint Mission Planning Systems; twelve (12) M197
20mm gun systems; thirty (30) Tech Refresh Mission Computers; fourteen
(14) AN/AAQ-30 Target Sight Systems; twenty six (26) Helmet Mounted
Display/Optimized Top Owl; communication equipment; electronic warfare
systems; fifteen (15) APX-117 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF);
fifteen (15) AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems; fifteen (15) AN/ALE-47
Countermeasure Dispenser Sets; fifteen (15) APR-39C(V)2 Radar Warning
Receivers; support equipment; spare engine containers; spare and repair
parts; tools and test equipment; technical data and publications;
personnel training and training equipment; 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 $911.4 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
constituted $490.9 million of this total.
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On April 15, 2019, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 18-0F of the possible sale, under
section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the addition of
the following MDE items: one hundred forty-four (144) AGM-114 Hellfire
Missiles; twelve (12) M36E9 Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM); twelve (12) M34 Hellfire dummy missiles; and six hundred two
(602) Advance Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS-II) WGU-59B
Guidance Sections. Also included were eight hundred twenty-six (826)
MK-66 rocket motors; eight hundred twenty-six (826) MK-152 rocket
warheads; fifty-six hundred (5,600) rounds of PGU-27 20mm ammunition;
Operational chaff; Decoy Flares; and Impulse Cartridges. The total
notified MDE value increased by $42.1 million to $533 million, and the
total notified case value increased to $960 million.
On December 22, 2023, Congress was notified by congressional
certification transmittal number 0B-23 of the possible sale, under
section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the addition of
the following MDE items: sixty (60) Advance Precision Kill Weapon
System II (APKWS-II) WGU-59B Guidance Sections. The estimated total
value of the added items is $2 million. The total estimated MDE value
increased by $2 million to $535 million. The estimated total case value
did not increase, remaining $960 million.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items:
one thousand five hundred (1,500) Advance Precision Kill Weapon System-
II (APKWS-II) WGU-59B/B Guidance Sections, Single Variant (Air-to-Air).
The following non-MDE items will also be included: MK-152 high
explosive warheads; MK-66 rocket motors; proximity fuzes; WTU-1/B
practice warheads; inert MK-66 rocket motors; Launcher Aircraft Units
(LAU-131); Triple Ejector Racks (TER-9/A), ejector racks (MAU-12), Bomb
Rack Units (BRU-26A); Precision Armament Control System software;
Sniper Operational Flight Plan update; LAU-131A/A or LAU-68F/A
umbilical cables; flight testing; test support equipment; other support
equipment; technical data; spare and repair parts; publications and
technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment;
transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical,
and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics
and program support. The total cost of the new MDE article is $128
million. This results in a net increase in cost of MDE of $128 million,
and a revised total cost for MDE of $663 million. The total cost of the
new non-MDE article is $125 million. This results in a net increase in
cost of non-MDE of $125 million, and a revised total cost for non-MDE
of $550 million. The total case value increases by $253 million,
resulting in a total case value of $1.213 billion.
(iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested
additional MDE and non-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 support Bahrain's capability to meet current and future
threats. Bahrain will use this capability as a deterrent to regional
threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. This sale will improve
interoperability with U.S. forces.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will contribute to the
foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a major non-NATO ally which is an important
security partner in the region.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) Guidance
Section Air-to-Air Rockets. The APKWS-II is a low cost, air-to-air and
air-to-ground weapon that consists of a guidance section developed by
BAE Systems, legacy 2.75-inch MK-66 Mod 4 rocket motor, legacy M151 or
MK-152 high explosive warheads, and MK 435/436 point detonating fuze or
M728 proximity fuze. The APKWS is a tactical rocket system that can be
launched from several platforms, offering multi-mission, multi-target
capability and precision-strike lethality. These 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 highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 31, 2026
[FR Doc. 2026-19316 Filed 9-21-26; 8:45 am]
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