Arms Sales Notification

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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 200 (Monday, October 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 66115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21338]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-1E]


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#aadfd8c5c5c084d0cbc2d8cb84c9c3dceac7cbc3c684c7c3c6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4035322f2f2a6e3a212832216e232936002d21292c6e2d292c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#44203727256a2a27366a36373627292329306a282d37306a272a376929263c0429252d286a292d28"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="781c0b1b1956161b0a560a0b0a1b151f150c5614110b0c561b160b55151a00381519111456151114">[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 26-1E.

    Dated: October 15, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-1E

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 17-28
    Date: October 6, 2017 Implementing Agency: Missile Defense Agency
    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description: On October 6, 2017, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 17-28 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of forty-
four (44) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launchers; three 
hundred sixty (360) THAAD interceptor missiles; sixteen (16) THAAD fire 
control and communications mobile tactical station group; and seven (7) 
AN/TPY-2 THAAD radars. Also included were THAAD battery maintenance 
equipment; prime movers (trucks); generators; electrical power units; 
trailers; communications equipment; tools; test and maintenance 
equipment; repair and return; system integration and checkout; spare 
and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; personnel 
training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor 
technical and logistics personnel support services; facilities 
construction; studies; and other related elements of logistics and 
program support. The estimated cost was $15.0 billion. Major defense 
equipment (MDE) constituted $9.0 billion of this total.
    This transmittal reports the addition of one hundred twelve (112) 
THAAD interceptor missiles; and fifteen (15) THAAD launchers. The 
following non-MDE items will also be included: remote launch kits, 
sling kits, and software updates. The estimated total cost of the new 
MDE articles is $3.0 billion, resulting in a revised total estimated 
MDE cost of $12 billion. The total estimated cost of the new non-MDE 
articles is $200 million. The total estimated case value increases by 
$3.2 billion to a revised $18.2 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 Saudi Arabia's capability to counter current and 
future regional threats.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the United States by improving the 
security of a partner country that contributes to political stability 
and economic progress in the Gulf Region.
    (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 1, 2026

[FR Doc. 2026-21338 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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