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 66122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21342]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 26-71]


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#dda8afb2b2b7f3a7bcb5afbcf3beb4ab9db0bcb4b1f3b0b4b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2055524f4f4a0e5a414852410e434956604d41494c0e4d494c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4d0c7d7d59adad7c69ac6c7c6d7d9d3d9c09ad8ddc7c09ad7dac799d9d6ccf4d9d5ddd89ad9ddd8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a1e09191b541419085408090819171d170e541613090e54191409571718023a171b131654171316">[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 26-71 and Policy Justification.

    Dated: October 15, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
Transmittal No. 26-71
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 Oman
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 0
Other....................................  $188 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $188 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    The following non-MDE items will be included: major and minor 
modifications support and equipment; spare parts, consumables and 
accessories, and repair and return support; aircraft components, parts, 
and accessories; communications equipment; instruments and lab 
equipment; precision navigation; ground handling equipment; precision 
measurement equipment laboratory calibration; computer program 
identification numbers; engine component improvement program; weapons 
system support to include software, classified and unclassified 
software and software support, and classified and unclassified 
publications and technical documentation; maps and charts; clothing, 
textiles, and individual equipment; personnel training and training 
equipment; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other 
related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (MU-D-YAJ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: (MU-D-QAO)
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 1, 2026
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Oman--F-16 Sustainment

    The Government of Oman has requested to buy the following non-major 
defense equipment (non-MDE) items: major and minor modifications 
support and equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and 
repair and return support; aircraft components, parts, and accessories; 
communications equipment; instruments and lab equipment; precision 
navigation; ground handling equipment; precision measurement equipment 
laboratory calibration; computer program identification numbers; engine 
component improvement program; weapons system support to include 
software, classified and unclassified software and software support, 
and classified and unclassified publications and technical 
documentation; maps and charts; clothing, textiles, and individual 
equipment; personnel training and training equipment; studies and 
surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and 
program support. The estimated total cost is $188 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
longstanding partner that continues to be an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Oman's capability to meet current 
and future threats by increasing interoperability with U.S. and 
coalition partners and improving prospects for bilateral training and 
exercises with Oman's military forces. Oman already has F-16 aircraft 
in its inventory 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.
    There is no principal contractor associated with this potential 
sale. Support will be provided by U.S. Government or contracted vendors 
based upon requirements as they are determined. 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 Oman.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2026-21342 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
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