# 2026-00305: Germany's Cargo Choppers Get Upgrades: NATO's Heavy Lift Refresh

2026-00305, Arms Sales Notification, is a Federal Register notice from Defense Department published 2026-01-12, effective 2023-05-11 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00305
- Title: Arms Sales Notification
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Defense Department
- Citation: 91 FR 1168
- Published: 2026-01-12
- Effective: 2023-05-11
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Germany's Cargo Choppers Get Upgrades: NATO's Heavy Lift Refresh

## Summary

The U.S. is updating a big arms sale to Germany, including 60 upgraded cargo helicopters and lots of high-tech gear like missile warning systems and secure radios. This deal, worth hundreds of millions, boosts Germany’s military tech and keeps the clock ticking on delivery and support. Congress was notified back in 2023, and these upgrades show the U.S. is serious about strong allies and cutting-edge defense.

## Abstract

The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-00305 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/12/2026-00305/arms-sales-notification)
- [2026-00305 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-12/pdf/2026-00305.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00305 (as of 2026-06-08).