Congress Proposes Major Funding Boost for US-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation
Congress Proposes Major Funding Boost for US-Israel Defense Tech Cooperation·February 12, 2025 – February 12, 2026
22 days ago
Congress Proposes Major Funding Boost for US-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation
Lawmakers are currently reconciling competing versions of the United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act and the FUTURES Act to finalize over $1 billion in joint military spending through 2030. These active measures aim to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence and advanced sensors, while older counter-drone funding proposals remain stalled in committee.
2 months ago
US Senators Introduce Bill to Accelerate AI and Sensor Testing with Israel
The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act was introduced in the Senate to establish a new framework for testing high-tech military equipment like AI and advanced sensors.
2 months ago
House Lawmakers Introduce FUTURES Act to Accelerate US-Israel Defense Tech Development
The FUTURES Act was introduced in the House to speed up the joint development and deployment of advanced defense technologies between the two nations.
1 year ago
House Bill Authorizes $150 Million Yearly for US-Israel Counter-Drone Defense Program Through 2030
A House bill was introduced to authorize $150 million annually through 2030 for a joint Pentagon-Israel program focused on counter-drone systems.
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Senate Proposes $750 Million for US-Israel Joint Drone Detection and Tech Research
Senate legislation was proposed to create a joint program for drone detection and new-technology research with up to $750 million in total funding.
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H.R. 1229 and S. 554 are companion bills introduced in the House and Senate to launch the defense partnership in 2025. The FUTURES Act and S. 3855 are related proposals from 2026 that focus on different funding amounts for AI and missile defense through 2029.
S. 3855
Military Technology: US-Israel Defense Partnership
Feb 12
H.R. 7540U.S.-Israel Military Technology Partnership
Feb 12
H.R. 1229Congress backs expanded US-Israel defense tech programs, funding counter-drone work through 2030
Feb 12
S. 554Trump backs deeper U.S.-Israel defense ties, funding drone defenses and joint new-tech research
Feb 12
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