Notice2026-19326
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 60114-60115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19326]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 22-08]
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#e095928f8f8ace9a81889281ce838996a08d81898cce8d898c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6510170a0a0f4b1f040d17044b060c132508040c094b080c09">[email protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4a0b7a7a5eaaaa7b6eab6b7b6a7a9a3a9b0eaa8adb7b0eaa7aab7e9a9a6bc84a9a5ada8eaa9ada8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="72160111135c1c11005c000100111f151f065c1e1b01065c111c015f1f100a321f131b1e5c1f1b1e">[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 22-08, Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: September 17, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 22-08
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 Pakistan
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $ 37 million
Other.................................... $649 million
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TOTAL.................................. $686 million
Funding Source: National Funds
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Ninety-two (92) Link-16 systems
Six (6) Mk-82 inert 500-lb general purpose bomb bodies
Non-Major Defense Equipment:
The following non-MDE items will also be included: aircraft
hardware and software modifications to support Operational Flight
Program and mandated avionics updates; AN/APX-126 (or equivalent)
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF); KY-58M and KIV-78
cryptographic appliqu[eacute]s; AN/APQ-10C Simple Key Loaders;
additional secure communications, precision navigation, and
cryptographic devices and support; Joint Mission Planning Systems and
support; Common Munitions Built-in-test Reprogramming Equipment; ADU-
981 missile adaptor units and other weapons integration, test, and
support equipment; spare and repair parts; software delivery and
support; publications and technical documentation; full motion
simulator, personnel training, and training equipment; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services;
studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistical and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (PK-D-VAA)
(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: December 4, 2025
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Pakistan--F-16 Cryptographic Mandate Compliance and Service Life
Extension Program
The Government of Pakistan has requested to buy ninety-two (92)
Link-16 systems and six (6) Mk-82 inert 500-lb general purpose bomb
bodies. The following non-MDE items will also be included: aircraft
hardware and software modifications to support Operational Flight
Program and mandated avionics updates; AN/APX-126 (or equivalent)
Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF); KY-58M and KIV-78
cryptographic appliqu[eacute]s; AN/APQ-10C Simple Key Loaders;
additional secure communications, precision navigation, and
cryptographic devices and support; Joint Mission Planning Systems and
support; Common Munitions Built-in-test Reprogramming Equipment; ADU-
981 missile adaptor units and other weapons integration, test, and
support equipment; spare and repair parts; software delivery and
support; publications and technical documentation; full motion
simulator, personnel training, and training equipment; U.S. Government
and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services;
studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistical and
program support. The estimated total cost is $686 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States by
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allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and partner
forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for
future contingency operations.
The proposed sale will maintain Pakistan's capability to meet
current and future threats by updating and refurbishing its Block-52
and Mid Life Upgrade F-16 fleet. These updates will provide more
seamless integration and interoperability between the Pakistan Air
Force and the U.S. Air Force in combat operations, exercises, and
training, and refurbishment will extend the aircraft life through 2040
while addressing critical flight safety concerns. Pakistan has shown a
commitment to maintaining its military forces and will have no
difficulty absorbing these articles and services 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 Lockheed Martin Company, located
in Fort Worth, TX. 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 Pakistan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 22-08
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 Link-16 is an advanced command, control, communications, and
intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high capacity, jam-resistant,
digital communication links for exchange of near real-time tactical
information, including both data and voice, among air, ground, and sea
elements. It provides warfighter key theater functions such as
surveillance, identification, air control, weapons engagement
coordination, and direction for all services and allied forces. With
updated cryptography, Link-16 will ensure interoperability into the
future.
2. The Mk-82 inert general-purpose bomb is a 500-lb, free-fall,
unguided, low-drag inert weapon used for integration testing. There is
no explosive fill.
3. The AN/APX-126 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Combined
Interrogator Transponder is a system capable of transmitting and
interrogating Mode 5.
4. The KY-58 and KIV-78 is a crypto applique for Mode 5
Identification Friend or Foe equipment. It can be loaded with Mode 5
classified elements.
5. The AN/APQ-10C Simple Key Loader is a handheld fill device for
securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between
cryptographic and communications equipment.
6. The Joint Mission Planning System is a multi-platform PC-based
mission planning system.
7. The Common Munitions Built-In-Test Reprogramming Equipment
(CMBRE) testers and ADU-891 missile adaptors for CMBRE testers are used
to test the electronics in air-to-ground munitions and air-to-air
missiles.
8. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
9. 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 weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
10. A determination has been made that Pakistan can provide
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
11. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Pakistan.
[FR Doc. 2026-19326 Filed 9-21-26; 8:45 am]
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