Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to create a program, the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative, to strengthen military partnerships with countries involved in the Abraham Accords. The initiative aims to deter Iranian aggression in the Middle East and enhance regional security cooperation through shared military capabilities. It also requires the Secretary to report on a strategy and funding needs for the initiative, and encourages participating countries to contribute matching funds.
Key provisions
- Establishes the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative.
- Defines ‘Abraham Accords country’ as signatories of the 2020 declaration and countries seeking normalized relations with Israel since 2020.
- Outlines objectives including deterring Iranian aggression and enhancing regional military cooperation.
- Identifies specific military capabilities for cooperation, such as counter-unmanned aircraft systems and air defenses.
- Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress detailing the initiative’s strategy and funding needs.
- Encourages participating countries to contribute matching funds.
Who is affected
- United States Department of Defense
- Abraham Accords countries (e.g., UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan)
- Israel
- Iran
- Middle Eastern regional security
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