[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 11 (Friday, January 16, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 2106-2108] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-00770] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 25-0D] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6233, [email protected], or [email protected]. 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 a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25- 0D. Dated: January 13, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P [[Page 2107]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN16JA26.007 BILLING CODE 6001-FR-C Transmittal No. 25-0D REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Belgium (ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-63 Date: November 8, 2022 Implementing Agency: Air Force (iii) Description: On November 8, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 22-63 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of up to one hundred twenty (120) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and ten (10) AMRAAM C-8 Guidance Sections. Also included were spare AIM-120 control sections and containers; AIM-120C Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); other spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair/return support; classified software; books, technical documentation, and other publications; training and training equipment; munitions support and support equipment; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost was $380 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $358 million of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: one hundred fifty-nine (159) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to- Air Missiles (AMRAAM); one (1) AMRAAM D-3 guidance section; and one (1) AIM-120D Integrated Test Vehicle. The following non-MDE items will also be included: weapon system support, including software; and KGV-135A COMSEC chips. The estimated total value of the new items and services is $509 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $30 million to a revised $52 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $509 million to a revised $889 million. MDE constitutes $837 million of this total. (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided because the additional MDE and non-MDE items represent an increase in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed sale will improve Belgium's capability to meet current and future threats by maintaining its F-35 fleet in combat-ready status and providing a credible deterrent to regional threats. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States (U.S.) by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The AIM-120D-series Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a supersonic, air-launched, aerial intercept, guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature, solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures, and interception of high- and low-flying and maneuvering targets. The AIM-120D features a quadrangle target detection device and an electronics unit within the guidance section that performs all radar signal processing, mid-course and terminal guidance, flight control, target detection, and warhead detonation. The KGV-135A is a high-speed, general purpose encryptor/decryptor module used for wideband data encryption. [[Page 2108]] The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 3, 2025 [FR Doc. 2026-00770 Filed 1-15-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P