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.

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