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OUSD(P&R) Proposed Information Collection for Survivor Benefit Plan Forms
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) announces a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeking public comment on forms related to military retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP/RCSBP) elections. The collection includes DD Form 2656 series forms used to process retired pay and survivor annuity elections for uniformed service members. Comments are requested by June 15, 2026.
Sweden M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems Arms Sale Notification
The Defense Department's Office of the Secretary published a notice (91 FR 19115) of a proposed arms sale to Sweden covering M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The notification, submitted pursuant to Department of State Transmittal No. RSAT 26-27, fulfills statutory requirements under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act for congressional review of major defense exports. The proposed sale, processed through standard foreign military sales channels, was formally transmitted to Congress for review.
Arms Sales Notification - Israel Munitions and Munitions Support
The Department of Defense published a notice of a proposed arms sale to Israel for munitions and munitions support under Transmittal No. 26-32. The notification fulfills statutory requirements under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, which mandates congressional notification for major defense articles and services sales to foreign governments.
Arms Sales Notification - Transmittal No. RSAT 26-0R
The Department of Defense published an arms sales notification (Transmittal No. RSAT 26-0R) in the Federal Register, documenting a proposed or completed defense articles and services sale. The notice reports an enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability pursuant to Section 36(B)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act. This document provides formal notification to Congress and the public regarding defense trade activities.
Unclassified Arms Sales Notification: UAE Long-Range Radar System
The Defense Department's Office of the Secretary published an unclassified arms sales notification (Transmittal No. 26-41, 91 FR 19113) pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act. The proposed sale to the United Arab Emirates involves Long-Range Discrimination Radar with Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Integration. This notice informs Congress and the public of a potential foreign military sale but does not itself authorize the transaction.
Arms Sales Notification RSAT 25-1N Enhancement of Sensitivity Technology
Defense Department published an arms sales notification (Transmittal No. 25-1N) under the Arms Export Control Act. The notice documents an enhancement or upgrade to sensitivity of technology or capability pursuant to Section 36(b)(5)(C) of AECA. The notification covers 4 pages in Federal Register volume 91.
Arms Sales Notification - Transmittal No. RSAT 25-0I
The Department of Defense published a Notice in the Federal Register (91 FR 19114, Document Number 2026-07234) providing details of arms sales notifications. The notice covers Transmittal No. RSAT 25-0I and reports enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability under Section 36(b)(5)(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). This is a routine informational notification with no new compliance obligations.
Arms Sales Notification: United Arab Emirates - F-16 Upgrades (Transmittal No. 26-46)
The Department of Defense published a notice (Transmittal No. 26-46, 91 FR 19118) regarding a proposed issuance of a letter of offer to the United Arab Emirates for F-16 aircraft upgrades pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act. The notification includes a policy justification for the proposed sale. This is a routine congressional notification requirement for foreign military sales above certain thresholds.
Record of Decision for Mortar and Artillery Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
The Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army have signed a Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed mortar and artillery training at Richardson Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The decision implements Alternative 1, which includes all-season live-fire training, use of 155-mm artillery, and expansion of the Eagle River Flats Impact Area.
Management Advisory: Naval Special Warfare Command TBI Solutions Deficiency (DODIG-2026-074)
The DoD Office of Inspector General issued a final management advisory (Report No. DODIG-2026-074) evaluating the Naval Special Warfare Command's five proposed solutions to address operational deficiencies identified in traumatic brain injury (TBI) identification and evaluation procedures for Naval Special Warfare personnel. The advisory identifies concerns found during Project No. D2025-DEV0HB-0129.000 regarding the sufficiency of the proposed solutions.