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US SB3855
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative" to expand bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, and industrial cooperation between the two countries
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Focuses on 10 key technology domains including counter-drone systems, anti-tunneling, missile defense (including "Golden Dome for America"), artificial intelligence, directed energy, cyber defense, biotechnology, and network integration
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Authorizes $150 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 ($450 million total) to implement the initiative
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Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide an interim progress briefing within 180 days of enactment and annual reports to congressional defense committees on implementation, technology transitions, and industry partnerships
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Directs coordination with multiple Department of Defense components including the Defense Innovation Unit, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Missile Defense Agency, as well as the Departments of State and Commerce
Legislative Description
United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
International affairs
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2/12/2026