Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel
The US House passed a $1.15 trillion defence bill that includes provisions to expand military cooperation with Israel in missile defence, drones, and artificial intelligence. Critics have raised concerns that the measure could deepen ties during a period of political division over Israeli aid.
The United States House of Representatives has approved a defence spending bill valued at $1.15 trillion. The legislation incorporates measures designed to strengthen military collaboration between the United States and Israel across several technological domains. The bill specifically targets joint development and cooperation in three key areas: missile defence systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artificial intelligence applications. The expansion of these defence partnerships comes at a time when political divisions within the United States regarding support for Israel remain pronounced. Observers have cautioned that deepening military ties through this legislation may further entrench existing political disagreements over the scope and nature of American assistance to Israel.
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