Arms Sales Notification — Government of Germany
Key claim: The US Department of Defense notified Congress of an enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability for the previously approved sale of 60 CH-47F Block II cargo helicopters and associated equipment to the Government of Germany.
Abstract
(Notice · Defense Department) The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice.
SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Urooj Zahra at (703) 695-6233, [email protected] , or [email protected] . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104- 164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of the attached Transmittal 26-1C. Dated: June 3, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Transmittal No. 26-1C REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)©, AECA) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Germany (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 23-26 Date: May 11, 2023 Implementing Agency: Army Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description: On May 11, 2023, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 23-26 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of sixty (60) CH-47F Block II cargo helicopters with customer-unique modifications; one hundred forty (140) T-55-GA-714A engines (120 installed, 20 spares); seventy-two (72) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (60 installed, 12 spares); and two hundred eighty-four (284) AN/ARC-231A Communications Security (COMSEC) radios (240 installed, 44 spares). Also included were AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets; AN/APR-39C(V)1 radar detecting sets; AN/ARC-220 High Frequency radios with Electronic Counter-Countermeasures; military Precise Positioning Service (to include Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-code); Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems; AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder; AN/ARN-147 Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range and Instrument Landing System; AN/ARN- 153 Tactical Air Navigation Systems; air data computers; AN/APN-209 radar altimeter systems; AN/PYQ-10 simple key loaders; KIV-77 Mode \4/ 5\ IFF applique; KY-100M Narrowband/Wideband terminal COMSEC devices; AN/AVS-6 night vision devices; IDM-401 improved data modem; air-to-air refueling probes; M134 gun mounts; infrared suppression system; engine air particle separator; ballistic protection system with cockpit; cabin sides; Midas underfloor cooling system; Extended Range Fuel Systems (ER
Why this matters
Congressional notification of an enhanced technology/capability sensitivity on Germany’s CH-47F Block II package adjusts the terms of an already-approved major FMS case, keeping the heavy-lift helicopter recapitalization on track while adding new US-controlled technology into a NATO ally’s inventory. It signals continued deepening of US-German defense-industrial coupling on rotary-wing lift, a capability relevant to Bundeswehr operations across NATO’s eastern flank.