A defense policy bill that passes the House of Representatives includes a provision aimed at strengthening cooperation between U.S. and Israeli defense industries. Multiple outlets report that the measure is designed to encourage co-development and co-production of defense technologies between the two countries. While the provision is described as controversial by both sources, the reported common element is the bill’s intent to support joint work across the U.S. and Israeli defense industrial base. The outlets do not provide additional details in the excerpts provided about the specific programs, funding levels, or oversight mechanisms tied to the measure, nor do they describe any particular objections beyond characterizing it as controversial. Overall, the coverage aligns on the bill’s inclusion of a U.S.-Israel technology cooperation component that seeks to promote joint development and production efforts. The bill’s status in the legislative process is that it has been passed by the House, with further consideration expected as it moves through the broader congressional process.