Action Type
Major Arms Sale Notifications
A Defense Security Cooperation Agency notification to Congress of a proposed government-to-government sale under section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act to a Middle East state.
76 actions, January 20, 2025, through October 9, 2026, the latest source date checked.
Estimated value of notified sales: $83.68 billion.
The most recent major arms sale notification is dated August 18, 2026
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| Action | Countries and groups | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $4.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-80; published September 22, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| July 31, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-1F; published September 22, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| July 27, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0S; published September 22, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| July 27, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $542 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-53; published September 22, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 21, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to LebanonOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0W; published September 22, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| July 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $484 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales Notification; CorrectionTransmittal 26-61; published September 2, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $484 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-61; published August 28, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 6, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to QatarOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-1B; published August 28, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| June 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $1.96 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-85; published August 28, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| June 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $236 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-56; published July 22, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| June 5, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $1.98 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-74; published July 22, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| May 8, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to LebanonOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0H; published June 8, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0V; published June 1, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to KuwaitOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-1A; published June 1, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $2.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CR; published June 1, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $4.01 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CG; published June 1, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $148 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CM; published June 1, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $992 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CN; published June 1, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0Z; published June 1, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $992 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-60; published May 14, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| April 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi ArabiaOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0B; published May 7, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Jordan, estimated at $70 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-38; published May 7, 2026 | Jordan | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $1.22 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-49; published May 7, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $8.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-34; published May 7, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $2.10 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-70; published April 15, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $644 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-46; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $4.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-41; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0R; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-1N; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0I; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 6, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to IsraelOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0O; published April 15, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| March 6, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $152 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-32; published April 14, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 26, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Jordan, estimated at $280 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-23; published April 15, 2026 | Jordan | Federal Register | |
| February 5, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to QatarOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-1S; published April 15, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| February 5, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Iraq, estimated at $90 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-90; published April 15, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| February 3, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $3.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-103; published April 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to KuwaitOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 0M-25; published April 15, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $9.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-13; published April 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $740 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-86; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $1.98 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-87; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $3.80 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-94; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $150 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-08; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 14, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $800 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-65; published March 17, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| January 14, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Iraq, estimated at $110 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-121; published March 17, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| January 13, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $78 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-80; published January 13, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| December 16, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Lebanon, estimated at $34 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-79; published March 10, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| December 5, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Lebanon, estimated at $90 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-63; published February 9, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $500 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-77; published February 6, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $500 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-78; published February 6, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Bahrain, estimated at $445 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-84; published February 6, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| November 24, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-1D; published February 6, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| November 13, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Iraq, estimated at $100 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-05; published January 29, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| October 3, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to IraqOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0M; published January 29, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| September 17, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to IraqOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0K; published January 27, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| August 14, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Bahrain, estimated at $500 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-47; published January 22, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| July 24, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Egypt, estimated at $4.67 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-93; published March 6, 2026 | Egypt | Federal Register | |
| July 17, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to KuwaitOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0O; published March 6, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 11, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Lebanon, estimated at $100 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-38; published March 6, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| June 30, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $510 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-59; published January 26, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| June 4, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $325 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-30; published January 26, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| May 12, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $130 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-25; published January 26, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 12, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $1.32 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-118; published January 26, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 2, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $3.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-33; published January 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| April 30, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $425 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-07; published January 15, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| April 14, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $180 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-28; published January 12, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| April 3, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $400 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-129; published January 12, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| March 26, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $1.96 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-16; published January 12, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| March 20, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $100 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-124; published January 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| February 28, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $676 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-26; published February 2, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 28, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $2.04 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-34; published February 2, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 28, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $295 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-38; published February 2, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 7, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $660 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-104; published January 16, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 7, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $6.75 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-13; published January 16, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 6, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $1.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-113; published January 13, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| February 4, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Egypt, estimated at $304 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-100; published January 13, 2026 | Egypt | Federal Register | |
| February 4, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Egypt, estimated at $625 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-50; published January 13, 2026 | Egypt | Federal Register |
By Month
- Treasury (OFAC)
- State Department
- White House
- Commerce (BIS)
- Defense (DSCA)
Source: Federal Register, OFAC Recent Actions; compiled by the Middle East Forum through October 13, 2026.
Monthly counts and running total
| Month | Treasury (OFAC) | State Department | White House | Commerce (BIS) | Defense (DSCA) | Month total | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| June 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 75 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 76 |
| September 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| October 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
Cite as: Middle East Forum, Executive Actions Chronology, accessed October 13, 2026, https://actions.meforum.org/type/major-arms-sale-notification/