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Notice2026-19320

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 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&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbbfa8b8baf5b5b8a9f5a9a8a9b8b6bcb6aff5b7b2a8aff5b8b5a8f6b6b9a39bb6bab2b7f5b6b2b7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85e1f6e6e4abebe6f7abf7f6f7e6e8e2e8f1abe9ecf6f1abe6ebf6a8e8e7fdc5e8e4ece9abe8ece9">[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 26-1G.

    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]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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