# Federal Register #2026-21337

Defense Security Cooperation Agency arms-sale notifications for Iraq, Jordan, and the Netherlands

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21337

The Department of Defense and Defense Security Cooperation Agency issued arms-sale notifications covering proposed defense equipment and support for Iraq, Jordan, and the Netherlands.
- **Government offices:** Department of Defense; Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The Office of the Secretary of Defense is also identified in the Jordan notice.
- **Foreign recipients:** Government of Iraq, Government of Jordan, and the Government of the Netherlands.
- **OEM/vendor named:** **Bell-Textron**, identified as the principal contractor for Iraq’s Bell 412EPX helicopters. No OEM or vendor is named for the Jordan or Netherlands items.
- **Requested equipment:** Iraq—Bell 412EPX helicopters, VHF radios, spare parts, ground support equipment, publications, and technical data. Jordan—up to **16 GMLRS M31A2 Unitary HE Pods**, support equipment, publications and technical data, missile canisters, and test equipment. Netherlands—up to **392 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles**, containers, and classified and unclassified software.
- **Services and notable support:** Iraq includes pilot and maintenance training, engineering, technical, logistics, and program support. Jordan includes personnel training and equipment, systems integration, engineering and logistics support. Netherlands includes transportation, technical assistance, and logistics and program support.
- **Estimated case values:** Iraq—$150 million; Jordan—$145 million total case value, including a $75 million enhancement; Netherlands—$412 million total case value. These are separate case estimates, not a combined award amount.
- **Performance information:** No overall performance period is stated. Iraq implementation may involve temporary duty travel by three to five U.S. Government representatives for up to five years, and fielding and training by 12 contractor representatives.

### Description

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification concerning upgrades to a previously notified proposed sale to the Government of Jordan. The notification adds up to 16 GMLRS M31A2 Unitary HE Pods and related support equipment, publications and technical data, training, integration and logistics support, missile canisters, and test equipment. The estimated total value of the new items is $75 million, increasing the estimated total case value to $145 million. The notice states the enhancement increases capability and supports Jordan's security and interoperability objectives.

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