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Primer for Israeli firms to compete for US defense contracts.

New to me: "The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act directs the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to establish a presence in Israel — the first time DIU has been directed to maintain an international footprint — reflecting congressional intent to deepen the U.S.-Israel defense technology partnership. For Israeli companies in AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and defense-adjacent technology, the policy environment has never been more favorable."

ABC News’ James Longman reports from Jerusalem’s Old City where West Bank settlers threatened Palestinians on Jerusalem Day, which commemorates Israel’s victory in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

"The organizers call for both governments to sign a memorandum of understanding that would see Jerusalem and Washington commit to at least $1 billion per year of public funding of joint projects.

“The United States gains a trusted, battle-tested technology ally that strengthens American leadership in AI, cyber, energy, quantum, and industrial resilience,” according to the draft proposal. “Israel gains durable access to the world’s most important technology ecosystem – including federal programs, laboratories, capital pathways, procurement channels, and scale-up opportunities.”"

Not an endorsement, but worth a read, as the author with evident AIPAC expertise provides insight why Israel is going to be able to make the new "joint defense partnership" work. Spoiler: it might be, in part, because of AIPAC inroad's in American politics and US/European growing dependence on Israeli weapon systems.