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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.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
Arms sales notice.
The DoD (referred to herein as “the Department,” “Department of War” or “DoW”) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6233, urooj.zahra.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@mail.mil.
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 26-0U.
Dated: July 16, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer. Department of Defense.
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Norway
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-34
Date: April 26, 2023
Implementing Agency: Air Force ( printed page 46117)
(iii) Description: On April 26, 2023, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 23-34 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act of continued sustainment and associated services for four (4) C-130J aircraft beyond Block 6 through 2028. Included were Joint Mission Planning Systems; aircraft components, spare parts, consumables, and accessories; repair and return support; aircraft support and support equipment; unclassified publications and technical documentation; software delivery and support; unclassified Computer Program Identification Number systems; telecommunications support; minor modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of program and logistical support. The estimated total value was $166 million. There was no major defense equipment (MDE) associated with this sale.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following non-MDE items: avionics software support; maps, charts, and software; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $344 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $344 million to a revised $510 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $344 million to a revised $510 million. There is no MDE associated with this 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 Norway's capability to meet current and future threats by increasing the reliability of its C-130J fleet, while expanding its national defense capabilities and supporting the common defense of NATO.
(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 that is a 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 additional 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: June 17, 2026
[FR Doc. 2026-14759 Filed 7-21-26; 8:45 am]
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