ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION

On 2026-09-24, 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 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4975-S4976] 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. Department Notification Number: RSAT 26-90. Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 26-90 concerning the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Ukraine for defense articles and services estimated to cost $2.68 billion. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. 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. 26-90 Notice of Proposed Issuance Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Ukraine. (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* $0. Other $2.68 billion. Total $2.68 billion. Funding Source: Jumpstart Funding from Norway and Foreign Military Financing. (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None. Non-MDE: The following non-MDE items will be included: S- 300 Clone missiles; GAM-67 missiles; Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems; Improvised Erector Launcher 1.5; mobile launching system modification kits; RPS 202 counter-Unmanned Aircraft System radars; erectable mast trailers, major modifications, and maintenance support; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; software; publications; transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JU-D-QAD; UP-D-QAD). (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KA-D-QAB; KA-D-QAC; KA-D- QAF; KA-D-QAG; UP-D-QAC; UP-D-QAB. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None known at this time. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 18, 2026. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Ukraine--Air Defense Development Upgrades The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy the following non-major defense equipment items: S-300 Clone missiles; GAM-67 missiles; Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems; Improvised Transporter Erector Launcher 1.5; mobile launching system modification kits; RPS 202 counter-Unmanned Aircraft System radars; erectable mast trailers, major modifications, and maintenance support; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; software; publications; transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.68 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability. Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor(s) will be selected through competitive procurements conducted by the U.S. Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s). Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Ukraine. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 26-90 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The S-300 Clone is a ground-launched, hypersonic, semi- active seeker-guided, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) powered, conventional, ground-to-air munition. The missile's architecture is segmented to support its high-speed flight and semi-active guidance requirements. The system relies on a specialized radome that protects the integrated airframe, guidance, and warhead elements. Propulsion and maneuverability are achieved through the SRM and the control actuation system, working in tandem to provide terminal homing and precise control. 2. The GAM-67 is a ground-launched, supersonic, active seeker-guided, SRM-powered, conventional, ground-to-air munition. The guidance system, integrated with a specialized radome and active seeker, serves as the primary navigation and terminal homing suite. This configuration allows the GAM- 67 to maintain autonomous target acquisition and tracking, providing a robust solution against dynamic threats while ensuring the flight vehicle maintains its designated trajectory through the terminal phase. 3. The Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket is a 35-pound class ground-launched, precision-guided, SRM- powered, [[Page S4976]] conventional, tactical munition used to defeat targets at an engagement altitude ceiling of three to five kilometers from a standoff range of approximately nine to 13 kilometers. The system utilizes a high-thrust SRM burn of two to five seconds to achieve rapid engagement velocities for maximum lethality against tactical targets. 4. The Improvised Transporter Erector Launcher 1.5 is a mobile, reconfigurable anti-air weapons launcher. It is a diesel-powered vehicle with an operational range of over 400 kilometers. This system is designed to launch a variety of effectors, including Advance Precision Kill Weapon System, Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9M, Infrared Imaging System-Tail, and AIM-132, providing a versatile groundbased air defense solution. 5. Other equipment includes: RPS 202 counter-Unmanned Aircraft System radars that are extremely important in the detection of One-Way Attack drones nd provide tipping and cueing for FrankenSAM launching systems. Modernization kits for Ukraine's SA-11/Buk Soviet-era mid-range air defense systems made by Ukrainian and European companies for various components of the Buk to ensure it can continue to operate for the next decade and continue to become a key air defense asset. Various electronic components to integrate donated radio systems into Ukraine's existing mesh network that is distributed across Ukraine. This network allows target quality tracks to be passed and ingested by the Launching systems. Finally, Command, Control, and Communications mobile vans that are a modified van equipped with three stations and allows for command and control of any of the delivered FrankenSAM shooting systems. 6. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 7. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 8. A determination has been made that Ukraine can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 9. All defense articles, technical data, and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Ukraine. ____________________