Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12128
Arms Sales Notification: Apache Sustainment for India and LAIRCM Systems for UK
Buyer
Defense Department
Posted
June 17, 2026
Identifier
2026-12128
NAICS
336419, 541330, 541690
This arms sales notification details proposed U.S. government-to-government sales to India and the United Kingdom: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency - OEMs and Vendors: - Boeing (highlighted as principal contractor for Apache sustainment) - Products and Services Requested: - For India: - AH64E Apache sustainment support services - Includes engineering, technical, and logistics support - Technical data and publications - Personnel training - Other related logistics and program support - For United Kingdom: - 36 Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies (28 installed, 8 spares) - 18 AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system processor replacements (10 installed, 8 spares) - LAIRCM missile warning sensors, control interface units, user data module cards - Testing and test equipment - Modifications and maintenance support - Aircraft components, spare parts, consumables - Software delivery and support - Publications and technical documentation - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Repair and return support - Personnel training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on sustainment and lifecycle support for Apache helicopters (India) - Full suite of LAIRCM system components and support for UK large aircraft - No specific part numbers provided except for AN/AAQ 24(V)N - Sales intended to strengthen strategic partnerships and regional security - Estimated contract values: $198.2 million (India), $160 million (UK)
Description
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed sales of defense articles and services to foreign governments, including sustainment support services for AH64E Apache helicopters to India and Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures systems to the United Kingdom. The sales include technical data, training, logistics support, and other related elements. These sales aim to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening strategic relationships and improving the security capabilities of partner nations.