[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4790-S4791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

  Mr. RISCH. Madam President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control 
Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain 
proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, 
the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be 
reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the 
notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the 
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant 
information is still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous 
consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been 
received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such 
an annex is available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign 
Relations Committee, room SD-423.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                                     U.S. Department of State,

                                                   Washington, DC.


             CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION TRANSMITTAL LETTER

       Please find enclosed the following notification from the 
     Department of State.

[[Page S4791]]

       Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-II.
       Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 
     36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as 
     amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 26-11. This 
     notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the 
     level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in 
     the Section 36(b)(1)AECA certification 22-25 of 05/11/2022.
       Recipients:
       Speaker of the House of Representatives
       House Committee on Foreign Affairs
       Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
           Sincerely,

                                             Katherine Bowles,

                                              Assistant Secretary,
                                    Bureau of Legislative Affairs.


                         Transmittal No. 26-1I

     REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY 
         OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
       (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 nonMDE 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.

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