In its technological dynamism, Israel underlines the striving ingenuity of its small 10.2 million-strong population and Jewish culture. As a close Israeli ally, the United States should seek mutual advantage from this talent.

It bears noting, then, that the House Armed Services Committee has introduced legislation under the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would require the Department of War to significantly expand technology cooperation with Israel. These efforts can be mutually beneficial to both nations. But only if they are siloed from the most advanced Pentagon research and development programs. Absent that siloing, the proposed cooperation will undermine U.S. national security and should be rejected by Congress.