Arms Sales Notification — Government of the United Arab Emirates ($644 million): Three (3) GBU-39/B inert practice bombs
Key claim: The Defense Department notified Congress of a proposed $644 million Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 1,500 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, JDAM guidance sets, and related equipment, which remains pending.
Abstract
(Notice · Defense Department) The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 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 26-46, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: April 9, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Transmittal No. RSAT 26-46 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the United Arab Emirates (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment*… $361 million Other… $283 million
TOTAL… $644 million Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three (3) GBU-39/B inert practice bombs One thousand five hundred (1,500) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment I Nine hundred (900) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance sets Three hundred (300) KMU-557 JDAM guidance sets Non-MDE: The following non-MDE items will also be included: GBU-39 tactical training rounds; FMU-139 fuze systems; DSU-42 and DSU-40 laser illuminated target detectors; ground support system for Link 16; AN/ PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders; KG-250 Link Encryptors; precision navigation; Joint Mission Planning System with unique planning components and software; aircraft maintenance support equipment; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons and weapons support equipment; test equipment; training aids, devices, and spare parts; classified and unclassified software and software support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; transportation support; aerial refueling; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logis
Why this matters
This notification adds precision-guided munitions (SDB-I and JDAM kits) to the UAE’s pending FMS pipeline, complementing recent air-to-air (AMRAAM), counter-UAS (Coyote/LIDS), and air-defense (PAC-3 MSE) packages. Together these instruments describe a broadening US commitment to UAE strike and defensive capability under the FMS framework.