Sen. Budd Introduces Bill to Boost Military Cooperation Between U.S. and Abraham Accords Nations
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Relations. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
The bill aligns with long-standing U.S. goals in the Middle East, but it will need to gain more support from the majority party to move through the Senate.
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Active-duty service members, particularly those in CENTCOM and related Middle East deployments, could see increased joint training exercises and cooperation missions with Abraham Accords partner nations. This means more multinational exercises, potential new deployments or rotations, and expanded roles in air defense, intelligence sharing, and special operations training alongside regional partners.
“enhancing regional planning and cooperation among the military forces of covered countries, particularly with respect to long-term regional projects”
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Sens. Ted Budd and Joni Ernst introduced the Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act to significantly boost military and intelligence sharing between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The bill aims to create a unified front against Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting regional infrastructure.
The legislation requires the Pentagon to establish a defense cooperation initiative and funding stream for military cooperation among Abraham Accords countries, including the newest signatory, Kazakhstan. It focuses on counter-UAS capabilities and joint naval exercises to deter Iranian aggression.
The introduction of the Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act signals the formalization of a U.S.-led military alliance stretching from Morocco to Central Asia. This 'NATO-lite' framework institutionalizes security cooperation, shifting from fragile diplomacy to a robust, coordinated system.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026
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