Congress Proposes Major Funding Boost for US-Israel Defense Tech Cooperation

Congress is advancing multi-year funding initiatives to strengthen joint US-Israel defense capabilities, focusing on AI, anti-drone systems, and tunnel detection through 2030. This legislative push aims to accelerate the development of emerging technologies to address evolving security threats.

4 policies·February 12, 2025 – February 12, 2026

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Key Points

Congress has introduced legislation authorizing over $1.6 billion in total funding for joint U.S.-Israel defense technology research through 2030.
Proposed initiatives focus on developing advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, counter-drone systems, and missile defense.
The legislative package includes a directive for the Pentagon to establish a Defense Innovation Unit office within Israel.
The FUTURES Act specifically allocates $450 million between 2027 and 2029 to accelerate collaborative defense technology development.

4 Policies·Wed, Feb 12, 2025 – Thu, Feb 12

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Congress backs expanded US-Israel defense tech programs, funding counter-drone work through 2030

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