ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

On 2026-09-17, 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 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4790-S4791] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION Mr. RISCH. Madam 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. [[Page S4791]] Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-II. 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. 26-11. 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 22-25 of 05/11/2022. Recipients: Speaker of the House of Representatives House Committee on Foreign Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Sincerely, Katherine Bowles, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs. Transmittal No. 26-1I 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.: 22-25; Date: May 26, 2022; Implementing Agency: Navy. (iii) Description: On May 26, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 22-25 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of ninety-five (95) AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles; forty-three (43) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical Missiles; and one (1) AIM-9X Block II+ Tactical Guidance Unit. Also included were containers; classified and unclassified software; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated value was $117 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $104.6 million of this total. This transmittal notifies the addition of the following MDE items: up to three hundred ninety-two (392) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles. The following nonMDE items will also be included: additional containers; classified and unclassified software; transportation; technical assistance; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $295 million. The estimated MDE value will increase by $269.9 million to a revised $374.5 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $25.1 million to a revised $37.5 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $295 million to a revised $412 million. (iv) Significance: This notification accounts for requested additional MDE and non-MDE items not included in the original notification. The inclusion of this MDE and non-MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed articles and services will support the Netherlands' air defense capability by improving its capability to conduct self-defense and regional security missions and enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other NATO members. (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 Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 16, 2026. ____________________