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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Study on U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Chris Van Hollen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence to study the feasibility of expanding defense technology cooperation with Israel. The study would evaluate the costs, benefits, and security risks of joint research, development, and industrial partnerships in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to missile defense.
This amendment, if enacted, would mandate a formal government assessment of whether to deepen military technology integration with Israel, potentially impacting future defense procurement and research spending.
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The agency is mandated to conduct the feasibility study and submit a report to Congress.
Director of National Intelligence
The office is required to co-lead the feasibility study with the Secretary of Defense.
Israeli defense industry
The industry is the subject of the study regarding potential joint ventures, licensing, and co-production partnerships.
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Expansion of Defense Cooperation Scope
The amendment explicitly seeks to compare potential Israel cooperation against existing frameworks with NATO, Japan, the UK, and Australia, suggesting a move toward standardizing bilateral defense technology agreements.
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