Federal Register #2026-10944

Major Arms Sales: F16 Aircraft and Munitions for Bulgaria, C17 Sustainment for Canada

This opportunity involves a major arms sales notification from the Department of Defense to NATO allies Bulgaria and Canada: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Office of the Secretary - Principal OEMs: - Lockheed Martin (F16 aircraft, systems, and munitions for Bulgaria) - Boeing (C17 aircraft sustainment for Canada) - Products and Quantities for Bulgaria: - 4 F16 C Block 70 and 4 F16 D Block 70 aircraft - 11 F100GE129D engines (8 installed, 3 spares) - 11 AN/APG83 AESA radars, 11 Modular Mission Computers 7000AH, 11 LN260 or equivalent GPS/INS units - 19 AIM120C7/C8 AMRAAM missiles (plus 125 additional AIM120C8 AMRAAM missiles) - 2 AMRAAM guidance sections (plus 5 additional) - 48 LAU129A launchers, 28 GBU39/B Small Diameter Bombs, 2 SDB Guided Test Vehicles - 11 M61A1 Vulcan cannons, 4 AN/AAQ33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods - 12 Multifunctional Information Distribution System with Joint Tactical Radio Systems - 20 AIM9X Block II missiles (plus 4 additional), 8 AIM9X Block II CATMs, 4 AIM9X Block II tactical guidance units, 4 AIM9X Block II CATM guidance units - 24 FMU139 or FMU152 fuze systems, 12 KMU572 JDAM tail kits, 12 MXU650 Air Foil Groups, 12 MAU210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups - 24 MK82 or BLU111 bomb bodies, 6 MK82 inert bombs, 2 GBU39 SDB I practice bombs - Additional non-MDE items: radios, helmet mounted displays, electronic warfare systems, cryptographic devices, mission planning systems, ammunition, bomb racks, flares, integration/test equipment, software, training, and logistics support - Products and Services for Canada: - Major/minor modifications, maintenance support equipment, ground handling equipment, spare parts, consumables, accessories - Repair and return support, software, publications, technical documentation - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services for C17 aircraft fleet sustainment - Notable Requirements: - Bulgaria's package includes a significant increase in air-to-air missile capability (AIM120C8 AMRAAM) - Both sales include comprehensive support, integration, and training services - Emphasis on interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces - Estimated Contract Values: - Bulgaria: $2.63 billion (with $1.43 billion in major defense equipment) - Canada: $540 million - Places of Performance: - Government of Bulgaria - Government of Canada - Contracting office: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary

Description

The Department of War (DoW) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed arms sales to the Governments of Bulgaria and Canada, including military equipment such as F16 aircraft and support services. The sales aim to enhance the military capabilities of these NATO allies to meet current and future threats and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The total estimated value of the sales includes major defense equipment and related logistical and program support services.

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