GSOMIA
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GSOMIA

GSOMIA

ORGANISATION International INTERNATIONAL

01 Executive_Summary

1982 US-Israel General Security of Military Information Agreement governing protection of classified information exchanged between governments; foundational document for all subsequent classified tech

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Intelligence Summary: GSOMIA

Node Identity: GSOMIA is a organisation categorized under "International" in the israel intelligence graph. 1982 US-Israel General Security of Military Information Agreement governing protection of classified information exchanged between governments; foundational document for all subsequent classified technology sharing.

Research Evidence: The following findings from 4 research documents reference this entity:

  1. Evidence: - The General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) was established via exchange of notes between the US and Israel on July 30, 1982 and December 10, 1982, updating a prior 1963 arrangement.
    • Source: https://samm.dsca.mil/policy-memoranda/dsca-08-16 - Multiple project-specific MOUs were signed under this umbrella, including: Tactical Air Launched Decoy production (August 1985), Night Targeting System for Cobra aircraft (August 1987, explicitly referencing the 1982 GSOMIA and 1983 Industrial Security Protocol for classified information protection), and Improved Multi-mission Optronic Stabilized Payload for RPVs (May 1988).
  2. The 1982 GSOMIA and 1987 MOU create the legal architecture for classified exchanges, while project-specific MOUs operationalize cooperation on individual systems.
  3. Evidence: The pipeline operates through multiple layers (Round 100): Foundational Architecture: - The 1982 General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) and 1987 MOU on R&D, scientist/engineer exchange, procurement, and logistics create the legal framework for classified technology sharing, with multiple classified annexes added over decades.
  4. US Technology Access: 1982 GSOMIA, 1987 MOU, $1.2B Iron Beam funding (2024), SBIRS satellite access, F-35 deep integration (unique "Adir" configuration), Rafael facility clearance on US soil, joint operational technology working groups.
  5. (6) The NDAA also pushes for finalizing foundational defense trade agreements including GSOMIA, reciprocal defense procurement MOU, and security of supply agreements.
  6. The push for foundational agreements (GSOMIA, etc.) would further formalize and expand technology sharing.

Strategic Relevance: GSOMIA functions as an institutional node in the israel network. With 1 documented connection to other entities, this node plays a supporting role in the network topology.

Network Linkage: This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: GSOMIA enables 1987 MOU.

Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round100.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round109.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round110.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round86.md.

04 Network_Linkage

This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: GSOMIA enables 1987 MOU.

05b Related_Topics (1)

SBIR Programs

07 Key_Findings

  • ### Intelligence Summary: GSOMIA **Node Identity:** GSOMIA is a organisation categorized under "International" in the israel intelligence graph.
  • 1982 US-Israel General Security of Military Information Agreement governing protection of classified information exchanged between governments; foundational document for all subsequent classified technology sharing.
  • **Research Evidence:** The following findings from 4 research documents reference this entity: 1.

10 FAQ

What is GSOMIA?
Identity: GSOMIA is a organisation categorized under "International" in the israel intelligence graph. 1982 US-Israel General Security of Military Information Agreement governing protection of classified information exchanged between governments; foundational document for all subsequent classified technology sharing.
What role does GSOMIA play in the research network?
GSOMIA is classified under the "International" category, belonging to the INTERNATIONAL vertical group. This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: **GSOMIA** enables **1987 MOU**.
What evidence supports the GSOMIA assessment?
The intelligence assessment for GSOMIA is supported by 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and 5 citations. Key sources include "Exchange of Notes Constituting an Agreement Concerning General Security of Military Information (US-Israel, 1982)", "Bilateral Relations - Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs", and "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States and the Government of Israel on Strategic Cooperation (November 30, 1981) - Avalon Project". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is GSOMIA's mission and strategic role?
Identity: GSOMIA is a organisation categorized under "International" in the israel intelligence graph. 1982 US-Israel General Security of Military Information Agreement governing protection of classified information exchanged between governments; foundational document for all subsequent classified technology sharing.
What is GSOMIA's strategic position in the defense ecosystem?
This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: GSOMIA enables 1987 MOU.
What primary source PDFs are available for GSOMIA?
1 PDF document is available: "Exchange of notes constituting an agreement concerning general security of military information (United States of America and Israel)". This document comprises an exchange of diplomatic notes between the United States of America and Israel, constituting an agreement on the general security and safeguarding of exchanged classified...
How does GSOMIA fit into the broader intelligence network?
This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: GSOMIA enables 1987 MOU.
What external sources document GSOMIA?
GSOMIA is documented by 3 external sources, including 2 Treaty/Agreement Document and 1 Official Government Page. Notable references include "Exchange of Notes Constituting an Agreement Concerning General Security of Military Information (US-Israel, 1982)", "Bilateral Relations - Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs", and "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States and the Government of Israel on Strategic Cooperation (November 30, 1981) - Avalon Project".
Why is GSOMIA considered classified or significant?
Identity: GSOMIA is a organisation categorized under "International" in the israel intelligence graph. 1982 US-Israel General Security of Military Information Agreement governing protection of classified information exchanged between governments; foundational document for all subsequent classified technology sharing.
What is the historical timeline for GSOMIA?
GSOMIA is referenced across documents spanning 1963–2024, with activity noted in 1963, 1982, and 1983. This temporal range is derived from the primary source documents in the research archive.

Citations 5

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  5. [5] (1982) — United Nations Treaty Series
ID: GSOMIA
Type: organisation
Region: israel
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