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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 (DSCA), 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 26-1I.
Dated: October 15, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
(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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