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As the threats facing the United States and Israel continue to grow in scale and technological sophistication, both countries must innovate faster and more effectively to maintain their military edge on future battlefields.

 

However, some anti-Israel members of Congress are advancing dangerous efforts to strip a key U.S.-Israel defense cooperation provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As your constituent, I urge you to reject these dangerous efforts.

 

The U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative of the NDAA advances American interests by directing the Department of Defense to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts between the United States and Israel in defense technology research, development, integration, and industrial cooperation. The provision focuses on areas where both countries face common threats, including counter-drone technologies, subterranean and tunnel threats, missile and air defense, and more. This provision directly benefits the United States and helps keep America strong and our troops safe.

 

Importantly, the provision requires that all collaborative efforts protect sensitive technology, safeguard classified information, and uphold the national security interests of the United States. The provision does not authorize additional funding or create new programs—it simply ensures existing efforts are more efficient and effective. The notion that the bill merges the U.S. and Israeli militaries is absolutely false.

 

I urge you to reject these misguided anti-Israel efforts and continue to support U.S.-Israel defense cooperation.