# Federal Register #2026-21341

Proposed Saudi arms sale of 60 Honeywell AGT-1500 tank engines and support

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21341
**NAICS:** 336992

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a proposed U.S. arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Honeywell AGT-1500 tank engines and support.
- Government buyer and agencies
  - Recipient: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  - U.S. agency: Department of Defense; sub-agency: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The U.S. Army is the associated military department.
- **OEM and contractor:** **Honeywell** is identified as the principal contractor and the manufacturer of the AGT-1500 engines.
- Proposed sale items
  - 60 Honeywell AGT-1500 tank engines (part number AGT-1500) and AGT-1500 containers.
  - Spare parts, consumables, and accessories for the engines; quantities are not specified.
  - Contractor logistics support, plus U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, logistics, and related program support.
- Separately reported additions to an existing Saudi THAAD case
  - 112 THAAD interceptor missiles and 15 launchers.
  - Remote launch kits, sling kits, and software updates; quantities are not specified.
- Notable requirements and value
  - The proposed AGT-1500 sale is estimated at $750 million, including $300 million in major defense equipment and $450 million in other items and services. No separate value is stated for the THAAD case additions.
  - The sale is intended to support Saudi readiness and operational capabilities. The highest classification level stated for the defense articles, components, and services is SECRET.
- The notice does not specify a period of performance.

### Description

The Department of Defense publishes the unclassified text of a proposed arms sales notification for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale includes sixty AGT-1500 tank engines, containers, spare parts, contractor logistics support, and related U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services. The estimated total value is $750 million, consisting of $300 million in major defense equipment and $450 million in other items and services. The notice states the sale is intended to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives and improve Saudi Arabia’s readiness and operational capabilities.

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