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U.S. and Israel Launch Strategic Tech Partnership Under Pax Silica

The pact centers on joint R&D across critical technologies with safeguards for sensitive research.

Overview

  • A joint statement outlines cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced computing, semiconductors, space, energy technologies, robotics, and material sciences.
  • Israel’s research ecosystem is designated a secure Pax Silica node to enable trusted collaboration and investment.
  • The Joint Economic Development Group will serve as the primary body to steer implementation and provide strategic direction.
  • A memorandum was signed by National AI Directorate head Erez Eskel and U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Ambassador Mike Huckabee attending.
  • The framework is explicitly nonbinding, creates no legal obligations, and commits no funding, with any actions subject to domestic procedures.