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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 26-1G.
Dated: September 17, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of France
(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 21-67
Date: January 7, 2022
Implementing Agency: Air Force
(iii) Description: On January 7, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 21-67 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of follow-on Contractor Logistics Support to include contractor provided MQ-9 aircraft components, spares, and accessories; repair and return; software and software support services; simulator software; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor provided engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated cost was $300 million. There was no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) associated with this sale.
This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following non-MDE items: ground handling equipment; site surveys; transportation support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $353 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $353 million to a revised $653 million. There is no MDE associated with this potential 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 France's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring the operational readiness of the French Air Force.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO Ally which is an ( printed page 60119) 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 2, 2026
[FR Doc. 2026-19320 Filed 9-21-26; 8:45 am]
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