US House passes $1.15 trillion defense bill expanding Israel cooperation

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill that earmarks funding for a broad range of military programs and includes provisions to deepen cooperation with Israel. The legislation, which passed on a party-line vote, moves the spending package forward to the Senate for further consideration and fulfills the administration’s request for a multi‑year budget to sustain readiness and modernize the armed forces.

Among the bill’s notable items is a dedicated allocation to expand joint training, intelligence sharing, and missile‑defense initiatives with Israel, reflecting a continued strategic partnership in the Middle East. The expanded cooperation is intended to enhance interoperability and bolster regional security, while the broader bill funds new aircraft, naval vessels, and cyber capabilities across the U.S. military. The measure now proceeds to the Senate, where it will be debated and potentially amended before final enactment.