GSOMIA
GSOMIA
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:
- 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.
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- 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).
- The 1982 GSOMIA and 1987 MOU create the legal architecture for classified exchanges, while project-specific MOUs operationalize cooperation on individual systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- (6) The NDAA also pushes for finalizing foundational defense trade agreements including GSOMIA, reciprocal defense procurement MOU, and security of supply agreements.
- 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)
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.
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Citations 5
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- [5] (1982) — United Nations Treaty Series
Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES
Type: organisation
Region: israel
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