# Federal Register #2026-21338

Additional THAAD missiles, launchers, kits, and software updates for Saudi Arabia

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21338

This Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice describes additions to a potential THAAD arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
- Government buyer and offices: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary, through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency; the Missile Defense Agency is identified as the implementing agency.
- Requested additions:
  - 112 THAAD interceptor missiles.
  - 15 THAAD launchers.
  - Remote launch kits, sling kits, and software updates; quantities are not specified.
- OEMs and vendors: No OEM or vendor is named in the notice.
- Estimated value: The additions are valued at $3.0 billion for major defense equipment and $200 million for non-major defense equipment, a $3.2 billion increase to the total case value of $18.2 billion.
- Notable requirement: The highest classification level identified for the defense articles, components, and services is SECRET. The sale is intended to support Saudi Arabia’s ability to address regional threats.

### Description

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification concerning a potential sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The notice reports the addition of 112 THAAD interceptor missiles and 15 THAAD launchers, along with remote launch kits, sling kits, and software updates. It states that the new items increase the estimated case value by $3.2 billion, to a revised total of $18.2 billion. The notice describes the sale as supporting Saudi Arabia’s capability to counter regional threats.

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