Federal Register #2026-19323

Major Foreign Military Sales to Lebanon, Qatar, and Kuwait: Tactical Vehicles, Aircraft, Avionics, and Facility Construction

This notification details major foreign military sales by the Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, to Lebanon, Qatar, and Kuwait: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency - OEMs and Vendors: - Boeing (KC-46A aircraft) - Pratt & Whitney Military Engines (PW4062 turbofan engines) - RTX Corporation (AN/ALR-69A radar warning receivers) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (LAIRCM systems) - AM General (M1151A1 HMMWVs) - Products/Services Requested: - Lebanon: Up to 330 M1151A1 HMMWVs (part number: M1151A1), RF-7850M-HH multiband handheld radios, GPS receivers, Quicklook ECCM waveform, spare and repair parts, publications, training, and support services - Qatar: Up to 4 KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft (part number: KC-46A), 8 PW4062 turbofan engines (part number: PW4062), 10 AN/ALR-69A radar warning receivers (part number: AN/ALR-69A), 15 Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies for LAIRCM systems (part number: GTLA), 8 LAIRCM system processor replacements - Kuwait: Planning, design, contracting, and construction of Caracal helicopter facilities at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait Naval Base, and other locations, including hangars, ammunition warehouses, administrative buildings, air traffic control tower, helipads, refueling points, runways, taxiways, security fencing, roads, utilities, and related infrastructure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Lebanon's procurement includes a significant quantity of tactical vehicles and communications equipment, with comprehensive support and training - Qatar's sale features advanced aerial refueling aircraft and sophisticated defensive avionics and countermeasure systems - Kuwait's contract is focused on large-scale facility design and construction for helicopter operations, with extensive engineering and sustainment services - All sales are intended to enhance the defense capabilities of the recipient countries and support U.S. strategic interests

Description

The Department of Defense has published an unclassified notification regarding arms sales to various countries. The notification includes details of proposed sales such as the sale of up to four KC-46A aircraft and associated equipment to the Government of Qatar valued at $4.50 billion, and the design and construction of helicopter facilities for the Government of Kuwait valued at $542 million. These sales aim to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the defense capabilities of strategic regional partners. The notification also includes technical details and justifications for the sales.

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