Federal Register #2026-19326

DoD Arms Sales: F-16 Upgrades for Pakistan and Precision Weapon Systems for Italy

This Department of Defense opportunity involves major arms sales to Pakistan and Italy, supporting allied military modernization and interoperability. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Security Cooperation Agency - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Link-16 (C3I system) - Mk-82 (bomb bodies) - AN/APX-126 (AIFF system) - KY-58M and KIV-78 (cryptographic appliques) - AN/APQ-10C (key loader) - WGU-59B/B (Guidance Section) - LAU-131 A/A (launcher) - Mk-152 (warhead) - MK66 (rocket motor) - WTU-1/B (practice warhead) - ADU-981 (missile adaptor unit) - Products/Services Requested: - Pakistan: - 92 Link-16 systems - 6 Mk-82 inert 500-lb bomb bodies - Avionics and software upgrades for F-16s - AN/APX-126 AIFF, KY-58M/KIV-78 cryptographic appliques, AN/APQ-10C key loaders - Joint Mission Planning Systems, CMBRE testers, ADU-981 missile adaptor units - Full motion simulator, training equipment, technical documentation - Engineering, technical, logistics, and program support services - Italy: - 5,031 WGU-59B/B Guidance Sections (APKWS-II) - LAU-131 A/A launchers, Mk-152 warheads, MK66 rocket motors, proximity fuzes, WTU-1/B practice warheads, inert MK66 rocket motors - Engineering, technical, logistics, and program support services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pakistan's F-16 fleet will receive comprehensive avionics and cryptographic upgrades - Italy's procurement focuses on precision-guided munitions and related launch/support hardware - Both sales include extensive training, technical documentation, and long-term logistics support - Up to 12 years of U.S. Government or contractor assignment for Pakistan (construction management/oversight) - No additional U.S. personnel required for Pakistan beyond this assignment - Sales support U.S. foreign policy and allied military readiness

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed arms sales to foreign governments, including equipment, support services, and related logistics. Specific sales include cryptographic and avionics upgrades for Pakistan's F-16 fleet and advanced precision weapons for Italy. The notifications support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing interoperability and military capabilities of allied nations.

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