Supports U.S.-Israel defense collaboration on AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and more. Authorizes joint R&D, requires protective measures for sensitive data, establishes cost-sharing agreements, assigns the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate as lead, and provides $50 million annually from 2026-2030.
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This is a binding legislative act from the United States Congress with mandatory language, enforcement mechanisms, and legal obligations including required reports, certifications, and appropriations.
The document has minimal coverage of risk domains, with limited focus on AI system security (2.2) through protection of sensitive information requirements, and implicit coverage of competitive dynamics (6.4) through international defense collaboration. The document primarily establishes a bilateral defense technology program rather than addressing AI risks comprehensively.
This document primarily governs the National Security sector through bilateral defense technology collaboration between the United States and Israel. It also has minimal coverage of Scientific Research and Development Services as it authorizes joint R&D activities in emerging technologies.
The document covers multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Plan and Design (establishing framework for joint R&D), Build and Use Model (conducting research and development in AI and emerging technologies), and Operate and Monitor (through semiannual reporting requirements). It does not explicitly address data collection or verification/validation stages.
The document explicitly mentions artificial intelligence as one of several emerging technologies for defense collaboration, but does not define AI models, AI systems, or specify particular types of AI. It focuses on emerging defense technologies broadly including AI, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation without technical specifications or compute thresholds.
United States Congress
The document is titled 'United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025' and is issued by the United States Congress, which is the legislative body proposing this governance instrument.
Secretary of Defense; Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
The Secretary of Defense has authority to implement and oversee the program, while Congressional Committees on Armed Services enforce compliance through mandatory reporting requirements and oversight mechanisms.
Secretary of Defense; Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives; Government of Israel
The Secretary of Defense monitors through semiannual reports from Israel and reports to Congressional committees. Congressional committees monitor implementation through required reports. Israel monitors its own expenditures and reports to the U.S.
Secretary of Defense; Ministry of Defense of Israel; Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate; Government of Israel
The Act applies to the Secretary of Defense who is authorized to carry out joint R&D activities with Israel's Ministry of Defense. The Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate is designated as the lead agency. Both governments are targets as they must comply with cost-sharing, reporting, and protection requirements.
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