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Israeli Cooperative Programs
Budget Figures
- FY24
- $300.0M
- FY25
- $300.0M
- FY26
- $300.0M
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Program dossier
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What it is
- Israeli Cooperative Programs (budget code 0603913C) is a research and development program run by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) that funds joint U.S.-Israel missile defense work.
- Since 1986, the United States and the State of Israel have cooperated on missile defense, and MDA currently has two major projects with Israel to develop and improve Israel's ability to defend against short-range rockets, cruise missiles, and short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
- The two major projects are the Arrow Weapon System (project MD26) and the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense David's Sling Weapon System (project MD34); within these, MDA and the Israeli Missile Defense Organization develop and produce weapon systems, conduct tests, and exercise interoperability between U.S. and Israeli missile defense systems.
- The Arrow Weapon System (AWS) includes Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 missiles and launchers, the Citron Tree Battle Management Center, Green Pine and Super Green Pine radars, Lego Shield data interfaces, and Hazelnut Tree Launcher Control Centers.
- Arrow Block 5 development adds a Long Range Detection Suite with an Airborne Early Warning System (ABEWS) for enhanced sensor tracking, discrimination, and raid-size capacity, while the Sharp Eye ground-based sensor suite, the Arrow-4 interceptor, and the Pine Woods Radar are being developed for future AWS blocks.
- David's Sling (the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense system, or DSWS) is designed to counter short-range rockets, air-breathing threats, medium-caliber rockets, and theater ballistic missiles, and includes the Stunner Interceptor, a Missile Firing Unit, a Multi-Mission Radar-Next Generation, a Launch Site Controller, a Ground Data Link, and the Golden Almond Battle Management Center.
- David's Sling Block 3 development is split into three spirals: Block 3.0 delivering improved battle management capability and a technology refresh, Block 3.15 delivering a new all-weather Stunner and improved radar and data link, and Block 3.2 delivering refined algorithms for additional threat capability and mission flexibility.
- The program also funds the Israeli Systems Architecture and Integration (ISA&I) effort, which conducts studies to assess Israel's future 2040 Missile Defense Architecture over a 10-15 year future period.
- An Israeli Test Bed (ITB) provides experiments to evaluate human-machine interface battle management and the integration of Israeli missile defense techniques, tactics, procedures, and concept of operations.
Why it matters
- The U.S. and State of Israel entered into a September 2016 Memorandum of Understanding stating that U.S. funding should be provided at a level of $500 million per year over a ten-year period beginning in FY 2019 and ending in FY 2028, to be distributed between the Israeli programs' research/development and procurement funds.
- For fiscal year 2024, the program recorded actual spending of $300 million (shown as 300,000 in USD thousands) in the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide account.
- The fiscal year 2025 enacted amount was also $300 million.
- The fiscal year 2026 request is again $300 million, unchanged from fiscal year 2025.
- Between fiscal year 2025 and 2026 the program's funding shows no change, a 0 percent difference, indicating stable year-over-year support.
- Across all prior years, cumulative funding attributed to the program totals about $3.058 billion, reflecting the long-running scale of this cooperative investment.
- Of that cumulative total, the Arrow Weapon System accounts for roughly $1.353 billion in all-prior-years spending.
- David's Sling accounts for roughly $1.706 billion in all-prior-years spending.
- In the budget year, the Arrow Weapon System is allocated $173 million and David's Sling $127 million, together making up the $300 million total request.
Key players
- The program is managed by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) within the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide account.
- The Israeli Missile Defense Organization works alongside MDA to develop and produce weapon systems, conduct tests, and exercise interoperability between the U.S. and Israeli missile defense systems.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | MDA | FY24 Actuals | $300.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | MDA | FY25 Enacted | $300.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | MDA | FY25 Total | $300.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | MDA | FY26 Disc. Request | $300.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | MDA | FY26 Total | $300.0M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD26: Arrow Weapon System | $1.35B | $173.0M | $173.0M | $173.0M | $173.0M |
| MD34: Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD)(David's Sling Weapon System (DSWS)) | $1.71B | $127.0M | $127.0M | $127.0M | $127.0M |
| Program Element | $3.06B | $300.0M | $300.0M | $300.0M | $300.0M |
Program Narratives
Mission— Arrow Weapon System
Israeli AWS: This system includes block upgrades to the AWS components which enhances capabilities against evolving medium range threats by increasing the total defended area. AWS elements include the Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 missiles and launchers, Citron Tree Battle Management Center (BMC), Green Pine (GP) and Super Green Pine (SGP) Radars, Lego Shield data interfaces, and Hazelnut Tree Launcher Control Centers (LCC). AWS Block 5 development incorporates a Long Range Detection Suite that consists of an Airborne Early Warning System (ABEWS) for enhanced sensor tracking, discrimination, and raid size capacity. In addition, the Sharp Eye ground-based sensor suite, the Arrow-4 interceptor and the Pine Woods Radar are being developed for integration into future AWS Blocks. The program also includes the continued development of Arrow's interoperability with U.S. Missile Defense System. The U.S. and State of Israel entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on September 2016, in which "Such funding, should over a ten year period beginning in FY 2019 and ending in FY 2028, be provided at a level of $500 million per year." (U.S. contributions only). These funds will be distributed between the Israeli Programs in Research Development Test & Evaluation and Procurement Funds.
Mission— Israeli Cooperative Programs
Since 1986, the United States (U.S.) and the State of Israel have cooperated on missile defense. Currently, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has two major projects with Israel to develop and improve their indigenous capability to defend against short range rockets, cruise missiles, and short and medium range ballistic missiles. These include the Arrow Weapon System (MD26) and the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense David's Sling Weapon System (MD34). Within these projects MDA along with Israeli Missile Defense Organization develops and produces weapon systems, conducts tests, and exercises interoperability between the U.S. Missile Defense System and the Israeli Missile Defense Architecture. The U.S. and State of Israel entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on September 2016, in which "Such funding, should over a ten year period beginning in FY 2019 and ending in FY 2028, be provided at a level of $500 million per year." (U.S. contributions only). These funds will be distributed between the Israeli Programs in Research Development Test & Evaluation and Procurement Funds.
Mission— Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD)(David's Sling Weapon System (DSWS))
Israeli SRBMD, also known as the DSWS, is designed to counter short range rockets, air breathing threats, medium caliber rockets, and theater ballistic missiles, and is integrated into the Israeli Missile Defense Architecture. The DSWS includes the Stunner Interceptor (Electro-Optical and All Weather variants), a Missile Firing Unit (MFU), a Multi-Mission Radar - Next Generation (MMR-NG), a Launch Site Controller, a Ground Data Link (GDL), and the Golden Almond Battle Management Center (GA BMC). The DSWS can be deployed in a variety of configurations to support the intended mission. The DSWS Block 3 capability expands the range and threat versatility of the system by adding the All Weather Stunner Interceptor, improving the MMR-NG, upgrades to GDL and increasing the capacity of the GA BMC. The U.S. and State of Israel entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on September 2016, in which "Such funding, should over a ten year period beginning in FY 2019 and ending in FY 2028, be provided at a level of $500 million per year." (U.S. contributions only). These funds will be distributed between the Israeli Programs in Research Development Test & Evaluation and Procurement Funds.
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (4)
Israeli Systems Architecture and Integration (ISA&I)
The ISA&I conducts studies to assess Israel's future 2040 Missile Defense Architecture. This identifies the preferred missile defense architecture and reference threat for 10-15 year future epoch and interoperability special studies on regional threats and growth path options. Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:
Arrow Weapon System
The AWS continues Block 5 spiral development and target development. Included is the integration of Block 5 assets, which consist of Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 missiles, launchers, GPs and SGP, Citron Tree BMC, Hazelnut Tree LCCs, ABEWS, and Lego Shield. Development continues for the Sharp Eye sensor suite, Arrow-4 interceptor and Pine Woods Radar for future AWS Blocks. Continue proven Interoperability with U.S. Assets and enhancements to existing AWS System Components. Specific and/or unique planned accomplishments to each FY are as follows:
SRBMD Program
The DSWS continues system development, testing, and integration of spiral software development for Block 3. Block 3 will provide robust defense capability and add significant detection capability to the Israeli Air Defense Architecture. To ensure earliest delivery of capability to the Israeli Warfighter, Block 3 is split into 3 spirals: - Block 3.0- delivers improved GABMC capability and technology refresh. - Block 3.15 delivers the new All-weather Stunner, improved MMR-NG, improved GDL, and expanded threat capability. - Block 3.2 delivers refined algorithms for additional threat capability and mission flexibility.
Israeli Test Bed (ITB)
The ITB provides experiments to evaluate Human Machine Interface battle management and integration of Israeli Missile Defense Weapon Systems Techniques, Tactics, Procedures, and Concept of Operations. Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:
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