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 66118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21339]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-1I]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), 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#acd9dec3c3c682d6cdc4decd82cfc5daecc1cdc5c082c1c5c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="582d2a373732762239302a39763b312e183539313476353134">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#25415646440b4b46570b57565746484248510b494c56510b464b560848475d6548444c490b484c49"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4a0b7a7a5eaaaa7b6eab6b7b6a7a9a3a9b0eaa8adb7b0eaa7aab7e9a9a6bc84a9a5ada8eaa9ada8">[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 26-1I.

    Dated: October 15, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-1I
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands
    (ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-25
    Date: May 26, 2022
    Implementing Agency: Navy
    (iii) Description: On May 26, 2022, Congress was notified by 
congressional certification transmittal number 22-25 of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of ninety-
five (95) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM-9X 
Block II+ Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical 
Guidance Unit. Also included were containers; classified and 
unclassified software; U.S. Government and contractor technical 
assistance; and other related elements of logistical and program 
support. The total estimated value was $117 million. Major Defense 
Equipment (MDE) constituted $104.6 million of this total.
    This transmittal notifies the addition of the following MDE items: 
up to three hundred ninety-two (392) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II 
Tactical Missiles. The following non-MDE items will also be included: 
additional containers; classified and unclassified software; 
transportation; technical assistance; U.S. Government and contractor 
technical assistance; and other related elements of logistical and 
program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $295 
million. The estimated MDE value will increase by $269.9 million to a 
revised $374.5 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by 
$25.1 million to a revised $37.5 million. The estimated total case 
value will increase by $295 million to a revised $412 million.
    (iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested 
additional MDE and non-MDE items not included in the original 
notification. The inclusion of this MDE and non-MDE represents an 
increase in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed 
articles and services will support the Netherlands' air defense 
capability by improving its capability to conduct self-defense and 
regional security missions and enhancing interoperability with the U.S. 
and other NATO members.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the United States by 
improving the security of a NATO Ally which is an 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 16, 2026

[FR Doc. 2026-21339 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
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