Notice2026-19320
Arms Sales Notification
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Published
September 22, 2026
Issuing agencies
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 60118-60119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19320]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 26-1G]
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#a0d5d2cfcfca8edac1c8d2c18ec3c9d6e0cdc1c9cc8ecdc9cc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5124233e3e3b7f2b303923307f323827113c30383d7f3c383d">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbbfa8b8baf5b5b8a9f5a9a8a9b8b6bcb6aff5b7b2a8aff5b8b5a8f6b6b9a39bb6bab2b7f5b6b2b7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85e1f6e6e4abebe6f7abf7f6f7e6e8e2e8f1abe9ecf6f1abe6ebf6a8e8e7fdc5e8e4ece9abe8ece9">[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 26-1G.
Dated: September 17, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-1G
Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or
Capability (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of France
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-67
Date: January 7, 2022
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On January 7, 2022, Congress was notified by
congressional certification transmittal number 21-67 of the possible
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of follow-
on Contractor Logistics Support to include contractor provided MQ-9
aircraft components, spares, and accessories; repair and return;
software and software support services; simulator software; personnel
training and training equipment; publications and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor provided engineering,
technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements
of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost was $300
million. There was no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) associated with
this sale.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following non-MDE
items: ground handling equipment; site surveys; transportation support;
and other related elements of logistics and program support. The
estimated total value of the new items is $353 million. The estimated
total case value will increase by $353 million to a revised $653
million. There is no MDE associated with this potential sale.
(iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested
additional non-MDE items not included in the original notification. The
inclusion of this non-MDE represents an increase in capability over
what was previously notified. The proposed articles and services will
support France's capability to meet current and future threats by
ensuring the operational readiness of the French Air Force.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign
policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping
to improve the security of a NATO Ally which is an
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important force for political stability and economic progress in
Europe.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original
notification applies to items reported here.
The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 2, 2026
[FR Doc. 2026-19320 Filed 9-21-26; 8:45 am]
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