# Congress Considers U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Initiative

The proposed FY2027 NDAA U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative could establish pathways for U.S. agencies to assess and integrate Israeli technologies for subterranean threat detection, counter-UAS, and air and missile defense. The House and Senate Armed Services Committee versions contain related provisions, but the initiative is not enacted and the signal identifies no project awards, funding, or solicitations. Potential follow-on activity could involve the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, including border tunnel detection and technology integration.

- The proposal covers bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, and evaluation, with possible technology integration and joint training; it is not yet a funded procurement opportunity.
- Contractors with relevant detection, counter-UAS, air and missile defense, testing, or integration capabilities can use the proposal’s stated focus areas to assess their fit for potential future DoD or DHS requirements.
- Track NDAA negotiations and subsequent DoD or DHS acquisition activity, as identified in the signal, before treating the proposal as an active solicitation or committing to a procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Public Safety
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Border Patrol (USBP)
- U.S. Congress
- Israel Ministry of Defense

### Vendors
- Smart Shooter ()
- D-Fend ()

### Sources
- [Deep Impact: How Israeli Expertise in Subterranean Warfare Can Help the United States - JINSA](https://jinsa.org/jinsa_report/deep-impact-how-israeli-expertise-in-subterranean-warfare-can-help-the-united-states) - JINSA