John Hoeven: “But clearly it was the intent of Congress to get Israel that assistance, and so we are watching very closely that you…”

“These investments will help grow our economy, expand our technology sector and ensure more of these critical capabilities are developed and manufactured right here in North Dakota.”

I appreciate General Ross for recognizing the potential of this partnership and for working with me to make it a reality.

Between Project ATLAS, which we announced yesterday, and the MOU signed today, it is clear to anyone who wants to develop drone and counter-drone technology, North Dakota is the place to be.

Now, UND will serve as the clearinghouse for this task force, leveraging the expertise of its researchers and the capabilities of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to assess technologies that can be used to detect, protect against and…