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This bill, titled the U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026, aims to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Israel to counter unmanned systems, which are defined as any aircraft or vehicle that operates without a human pilot or crew. The bill highlights the growing threat posed by Iran's arsenal of unmanned systems, including those used for surveillance and armed attacks, and notes past incidents where these systems have targeted the U.S., Israel, and their allies. It expresses Congress's sense that the U.S. should enhance joint research, development, and fielding of technologies to counter these threats, exchange information on evolving threats, conduct joint training, and coordinate with acquisition programs to expedite deployment. Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to increase funding for cooperation in this area and requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress detailing progress, assessments of threats from Iran-origin unmanned systems, and the adequacy of existing counter-unmanned aircraft capabilities.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7178/all-info