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A provision in a defense bill currently before the US Congress could significantly enhance military collaboration between the United States and Israel. This initiative focuses on increasing cooperation in weapons research, production, and defense technology.

The proposal, known as the “United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative,” is part of Section 224 of the House Armed Services Committee’s version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. According to Middle East Eye, this measure is still in the early stages of the legislative process.

If passed, this initiative could represent a significant shift in the US-Israel military relationship. It aims to reduce reliance on American military aid and promote deeper integration of defense industries between the two nations, potentially leading to joint development of military technologies.