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United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

What this bill does

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This bill requires the Department of Defense to work more closely with Israel on defense technology. The Pentagon must create a program with Israel's defense ministry to develop technology that can stop dangerous drones that threaten both countries. The bill also allows the Pentagon to do joint research with Israel on new technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics for military purposes. Additionally, it extends existing programs that let the U.S. and Israel work together on anti-tunnel technology and drone defense systems, and allows the U.S. to transfer military equipment to Israel for emergency reserves.

Introduced

February 12, 2025

Policy Area

International Affairs

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