Federal Register #2026-10950

Arms Sales Notification: IBCS Systems for Kuwait and APKWS-II for UAE

This arms sales notification details proposed major defense equipment and support sales to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency - OEMs Highlighted: - Northrop Grumman (Falls Church, VA) - RTX Corporation (Arlington, VA) - Lockheed-Martin (Dallas, TX) - Kuwait Procurement: - Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components: - 6 dismounted and 2 hosted IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs) - 6 dismounted and 2 hosted IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments (ICEs) - 14 mounted IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network Relays - 8 Engagement Control Station to Radar Interface Unit Modification Kits - 35 Launcher Integrated Network Kits on Enhanced Launcher Electronic System (ELES) Kits - 24 KIV 77 or 79 Identification, Friend or Foe Encryptors - Additional support: communications equipment, tools, test equipment, generators, vehicles, training equipment, spare/repair parts - Services: personnel training, technical assistance, engineering, logistics, systems integration, program support - UAE Procurement: - 1,500 Guidance Sections, Single Variant (Air-to-Air), Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II - LAU131 A/A Launchers, Mk-152 High Explosive Warheads, MK66 Rocket Motors, Proximity Fuzes, WTU1/B Practice Warheads, Inert MK66 Rocket Motors - Services: engineering, technical, training, and logistical support - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on integrated air and missile defense command and control - Includes both hardware and extensive technical, training, and logistics support - Supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing allied defense capabilities

Description

The Department of War (DoW) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed arms sales to foreign governments including the Government of Kuwait and the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The sales include major defense equipment such as Integrated Battle Command Systems and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems, along with associated support services and equipment. The total estimated contract values are $2.5 billion for Kuwait and $147.6 million for the United Arab Emirates. These sales aim to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the defense capabilities of allied nations.

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