Federal Register #2026-14765

DoD Arms Sales Notification: IBCS Systems, Black Hawk Helicopters, and Aircraft Support for Poland, Austria, and Australia

This opportunity involves a major Department of Defense arms sales notification for Poland, Austria, and Australia: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Vendors: - Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin Company) – manufacturer of UH60M Black Hawk helicopters - General Electric – manufacturer of T700GE701D engines - Northrop Grumman – manufacturer of IBCS (Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System) - Additional U.S. defense technology providers for avionics, radios, and countermeasure systems - Products/Services Requested: - For Poland: - 6 IBCS Engagement Operation Centers (EOCs) - 12 IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) relays - IBCS software development, component integration, and technical support - Flight test infrastructure and OEM flight test services - For Austria: - 12 UH60M Black Hawk helicopters (Sikorsky) - 26 T700GE701D engines (General Electric) - 5 AN/AAR57 Common Missile Warning Systems - 5 Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems - 5 AN/APR39E(V)2 Radar Warning Receivers - 30 EAGLEM+429 radios - 30 AN/ARC231A RT1987 VHF/UHF/LOS SATCOM radios - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services - For Australia: - Aircrew and maintenance training for F/A18F Super Hornet and EA18G Growler aircraft - Protective personnel equipment - Technical and logistics support services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Includes both classified and unclassified training and documentation - Provision of sensitive technology under strict security protocols - Comprehensive technical, engineering, and logistics support - Integration and support for advanced air and missile defense systems - Enhances interoperability with U.S. forces and supports U.S. foreign policy objectives

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification involving multiple foreign military sales. The notifications include sales to Poland for Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems, Austria for UH60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment, and Australia for F/A18F Super Hornet and EA18G Growler aircraft training and support services. These sales aim to enhance the military capabilities of the respective countries, support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives, and improve interoperability with U.S. forces. The notifications detail the equipment, services, estimated values, and the significance of the sales.

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