Federal Register #2026-19325

Department of Defense Proposed Arms Sales to Italy, Pakistan, and Bahrain

This opportunity involves proposed arms sales and support services by the Department of Defense to Italy, Pakistan, and Bahrain. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Vendors: - BAE Systems (APKWS-II Guidance Sections) - Lockheed Martin (F-16 upgrades) - Honeywell (Embedded GPS INS) - General Electric (T-700 GE 401C Engines) - Products/Services Requested: - Italy: - 5,031 Guidance Sections for APKWS-II (WGU-59B/B) by BAE Systems - LAU-131 A/A launchers - Mk-152 high explosive warheads - MK66 rocket motors (including inert variants) - Proximity fuzes - WTU-1/B practice warheads - Engineering, technical, and logistics support - Publications and transportation - Pakistan: - F-16 Block-52 and Mid Life Upgrade refurbishment by Lockheed Martin - Link-16 C3I system - Mk-82 inert bombs - AN/APX-126 IFF transponders - KY-58 and KIV-78 crypto appliques - AN/APQ-10C Simple Key Loader - Joint Mission Planning System - CMBRE testers - ADU-891 missile adaptors - Engineering, technical, and logistics support - Publications and transportation - Bahrain: - 12 AH-1Z Attack Helicopters - 26 T-700 GE 401C Engines (General Electric) - 14 AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles - 56 APKWS-II WGU-59B - 15 Honeywell Embedded GPS INS - 12 Joint Mission Planning Systems - 12 M197 20mm gun systems - 30 Tech Refresh Mission Computers - 14 AN/AAQ-30 Target Sight Systems - 26 Helmet Mounted Display/Optimized Top Owl - 15 APX-117 IFF - 15 AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems - 15 AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Sets - 15 APR-39C(V)2 Radar Warning Receivers - Engineering, technical, and logistics support - Personnel training and training equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Large quantity of APKWS-II guidance sections for Italy - F-16 fleet life extension for Pakistan through 2040 - Bahrain's package includes helicopters, missiles, advanced avionics, and training - Sensitive technology authorized for export - Comprehensive support services and training included - Estimated Contract Values: - Italy: $364 million - Bahrain: $911.4 million - Pakistan: Not specified, but likely substantial due to aircraft upgrades

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details proposed sales of defense articles and services to foreign governments, including Italy and Pakistan, involving advanced weapon systems and support services. The sales aim to improve the security and defense capabilities of allied nations without altering the basic military balance in the regions. The notification includes information on the sensitivity of technology and the estimated contract values for the sales.

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