of Israel to develop technologies to detect and destroy tunnels penetrating the territory of Israel. (13) This joint United States-Israel cooperation will not only benefit Israel, but will also help the United States and allies across the globe that face similar challenges from subterranean tunnels. 3. Authorization of assistance for anti-tunnel defense capabilities for Israel (a) In general The Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel and in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, is authorized to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish anti-tunnel capabilities to detect, map, and neutralize underground tunnels that threaten the United States or Israel. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out this section $47,500,000 for fiscal year 2018.