Congress weighs measure to expand US-Israel military integration

Congress weighs measure to expand US-Israel military integration A provision in a defence bill before the US Congress could significantly expand military cooperation between the United States and Israel by increasing collaboration on weapons research, production and defence technology. The proposal, known as the “United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative”, is included as Section 224 of the House Armed Services Committee’s version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The measure remains in the early stages of the legislative process, but if approved, it could mark a major shift in the US-Israel military relationship.