US SB2453

Secretary of Defense must establish a security cooperation initiative ("Partnership") with Indo-Pacific allies to strengthen defense industrial base collaboration, with a senior civilian official (Assistant Secretary level or above) designated to lead within 180 days of enactment

Potential partner countries include Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, India, the Philippines, and New Zealand, with participation determined jointly by the Secretaries of Defense and State

Partnership objectives include expanding industrial base capability and workforce, enhancing supply chain security and interoperability, promoting co-development and co-production of defense systems, and advancing research to maintain technological superiority over adversaries

Secretary of Defense may enter agreements with partner countries, establish working groups, provide technical assistance, and engage with industry and academia to achieve partnership goals

Annual reports to Congress required starting March 1, 2027 through 2031, with annual briefings starting December 1, 2026 through 2030; authority terminates December 31, 2030