Opportunity
Federal Register #Transmittal No. 26-60
DoD Arms Sales: APKWS-II for Israel and JLTVs for Canada
Buyer
Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
Posted
May 14, 2026
Identifier
Transmittal No. 26-60
NAICS
336992, 332994
This opportunity involves a Department of Defense arms sales notification for advanced weapon systems and tactical vehicles to Israel and Canada: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency - OEMs and Vendors: - BAE Systems (principal OEM for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II) - Oshkosh Defense (manufacturer of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles) - Products/Services Requested: - For Israel: - 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) All Up Rounds - Test support equipment, technical data, spare and repair parts, publications, training, transportation - U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services - For Canada: - 42 M1278A2 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) Heavy Guns Carrier - 18 M1279A2 JLTV Utility Trucks - 9 M1289 JLTV Cargo Trailers - Remote weapon stations (M153, Protector RS4), navigation systems, Type 1 radios, gunner protection kits - Spare parts, technical manuals, maintenance trainers, new equipment training, depot-level maintenance/repair, and logistics support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on enhancing allied defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. forces - All defense articles and services are authorized for export to the respective governments - Includes both major defense equipment (MDE) and non-MDE items - Comprehensive support services covering technical, engineering, and logistics aspects - Estimated Contract Values: - Israel: $992.4 million - Canada: $195 million
Description
The Department of War (now Department of Defense) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed sales of defense articles and services including Major Defense Equipment and non-MDE items such as technical data, training, and logistics support. The sales support foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the capabilities of allied nations such as Israel and Canada. The notifications include detailed descriptions of the equipment, estimated values, and justifications for the sales.