Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 26-0X] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. 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, urooj.zahra.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@mail.mil . 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 26-0X. Dated: July 16, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Transmittal No. RSAT 26-0X Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Poland (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-64 Date: September 11, 2023 Implementing Agency: Army Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description: On September 11, 2023, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 23-64 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of ninety-three (93) Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) Engagement Operation Centers (EOCs); and one hundred seventy-five (175) IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) relays. Also included were network encryptors; IBCS software development and component integration; U.S. Government and contractor technical support; System Integration Lab (SIL) infrastructure; SIL test tools and equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical support for SIL; flight test infrastructure and equipment; flight test targets; flight test range costs and fees; U.S. Government and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) flight test services and support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $4 billion. Major defense equipment (MDE) constituted $1.5 billion of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: six (6) IAMD IBCS EOCs; and twelve (12) IBCS IFCN relays. The following non-MDE items will also be included: network encryptors; IBCS software development and component integration; U.S. Government and contractor technical support; Systems Integration Lab (SIL) infrastructure; SIL test tools and equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical support for SIL; flight test infrastructure and equipment; flight test targets; flight test range costs and fees; and U.S. Government and OEM flight test services and support. The estimated total value of the new items is $100 million. The estimated MDE value will increase by $80 million to a revised $1.58 billion. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $20 million to a revised $2.52 billion. The estimated total case value will increase by $100 million to a revised $4.1 billion. MDE constitutes $1.58 billion of this total. (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 sale will improve Poland's capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that can deter adversaries and facilitate its participation in NATO operations. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that 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: June 23, 2025 [FR Doc. 2026-14760 Filed 7-21-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P