U.S. defense officials would coordinate technology work with Israel

The defense secretary would name a lead coordinator for defense technology work with Israel. Projects could involve U.S. and Israeli governments, businesses, and universities in areas such as missile defense, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Joint research would have to protect sensitive technology, information, and both countries' security. Federal agencies would coordinate as needed to follow existing laws and rules.

The coordinator would help move research toward military purchases and support industry partnerships. Officials would identify Israeli or jointly developed technologies useful to U.S. forces. Partnerships could cover shared projects, permission to use technology, and manufacturing in the United States.

The defense secretary would brief congressional defense committees, send them annual reports, and publish periodic online updates. Annual reports would be unclassified but could include a classified attachment. Public updates would have to protect military operations, sensitive technology, and rules on exports. The briefing would be due within 180 days after enactment. Annual reports would begin within one year after enactment and continue while a coordinator remains designated.