Report on U.S.-Israel military exercises

(a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) conducting regular military exercises of increasing complexity with the State of Israel that involve air, sea, ground, space, and cyberspace forces supports the national security interests of the United States; (2) these military exercises should include other regional partners as well when feasible; and (3) these military exercises strengthen the readiness of U.S. forces and those of our partners, bolster their ability to operate together, reinforce deterrence, and support regional security. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a period not to exceed 3 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following: (1) A list of Department of Defense exercises that included Israel over the previous 12 months. (2) A detailed description of— (A) the capabilities and missions rehearsed in each exercise; (B) how each exercise rehearsed new or more challenging combat capabilities and scenarios; (C) how each exercise improved the readiness and capabilities of participating militaries and strengthened their ability to operate together; and (D) the resources that would be needed to conduct more frequent and beneficial U.S.-Israel military exercises. (3) A plan to increase the complexity of exercises and invite other regional partners to participate. (c) Form The report required by subsection (b) shall be in written form and transmitted in an unclassified manner and may contain a classified annex.