# 2026-19316: US Sells Bahrain Attack Choppers, Missiles in 2018 Deal Update

2026-19316, Arms Sales Notification, is a Federal Register notice from Defense Department published 2026-09-22, effective 2026-07-31 (as of 2026-09-29).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19316
- As of: 2026-09-29
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19316
- Title: Arms Sales Notification
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Defense Department
- Citation: 91 FR 60116
- Published: 2026-09-22
- Effective: 2026-07-31
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-29

## In one line

US Sells Bahrain Attack Choppers, Missiles in 2018 Deal Update

## Summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is updating Congress about a big arms sale to Bahrain that started back in 2018. This deal includes 12 attack helicopters, missiles, advanced weapons, and lots of high-tech gear, plus training and support. The sale involves national funds and keeps the U.S. Navy busy with upgrades and support, showing a strong partnership and a multi-million dollar investment.

## Abstract

The DoD (referred to herein as "the Department," "Department of War" or "DoW") 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
- [2026-19316 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/22/2026-19316/arms-sales-notification)
- [2026-19316 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-22/pdf/2026-19316.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19316 (as of 2026-09-29).