ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

On 2026-05-20, Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) delivered a floor speech titled "ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION" in the Senate.

ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2412-S2413] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant information is still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such an annex is available to all Senators in the office of the Foreign Relations Committee, room SD-423. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION TRANSMITTAL LETTER Please find enclosed the following notification from the Department of State. Department Notification Number: RS AT 26-0T. Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 26-0T. This notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of technology or capability described in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 25-35 of April 25, 2025. Recipients: Speaker of the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Sincerely, Paul D. Guaglianone, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs. Transmittal No. 26-0T Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(b)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands. (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 25-35; Date: April 25, 2025; Implementing Agency: Navy. (iii) Description: On April 25, 2025, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 25-35 of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of up to one hundred sixty-three (163) Tomahawk Block V All Up Rounds (AURs); twelve (12) Tomahawk Block IV AURs; up to ten (10) Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control Systems (TTWCS); and up to two (2) Tomahawk Block IV telemetry missiles. The following non-major defense equipment (MDE) items were also included: satellite data link terminals (KIV-18A); integrated secure broadcast systems (KSX-5); communications security devices (KGV-135A); technical, programmatic, engineering, and logistical support for the Tomahawk AUR missiles, TTWCS, mission distribution software; missile containers; software; hardware; training; training devices; unscheduled missile maintenance; spares; in-service support; communication equipment; operational flight test; publications; engineering and technical expertise to maintain the capability; non-recurring engineering; transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $2.19 billion. MDE constituted $0.95 billion of this total. This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following non-MDE items: Block V Vertical Launch System test missiles; Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) communications system; and the TMPC Mission Planning System (MPS). The estimated total value of the new items is $400 million. No additional MDE items will be added and will remain at $0.95 billion. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $400 million to a revised $1.64 billion. The estimated total case value will increase by $400 million to a revised $2.59 billion. MDE will remain $0.95 billion of this total. (iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested additional non-MDE items not included in the original notification, The inclusion of this non-MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed articles and services will support Netherlands capability to meet current and future threats by planning missions to employ long-range, conventional surface-to- surface missiles. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Block V Test Missiles are test missiles to be launched from the Netherlands' Air Defense and Command Frigates to certify the platform ahead of Initial Operational Capability. The Tomahawk mission planning capability contains dynamic technology, hardware, and software which enhances the operational employment of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 18, 2026. [[Page S2413]] ____________________