what is the name of the congressional project to merge the militaries of Israel and the USA?

The congressional proposal is called the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative , and it appears in Section 224 of the House version of the FY2027 NDAA.

What it does

It would deepen U.S.-Israeli defense cooperation by expanding joint research and development, co-production of weapons, joint ventures, licensing, and even data/system integration.

Why people are talking about it

Some reports describe it as a move toward merging the two countries’ military- industrial systems, while supporters frame it as broader defense-tech collaboration rather than a literal merger of armed forces.

Name to use

If you want the shortest accurate name, use:

• United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative.

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