National Technology Industrial Base

(a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to engage the Minister of Defense of Israel in a discussion of the process of the ascension of Israel into the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code). (b) Protection of sensitive information Any activity carried out pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (a) shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the United States and Israel.