Seth J. Frantzman
Seth J. Frantzman is the Israel correspondent for Defense News. He has covered conflict in the Middle East since 2010 for different publications. He has experience covering the international coalition against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, and he is a co-founder and executive director of the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis.
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Israel’s Elbit to supply Montenegro with vehicle-mounted mortar system
The contract, signed in Tel Aviv, will include Elbit's 120mm munition system that can be mounted on vehicles.
Israeli defense firms see opportunities to rearm Europe
Rafael, Elbit and IAI look for new sales after equipment donations to Ukraine have depleted European nations' arsenals.
Israeli firm reveals unmanned submarine BlueWhale
It can travel at up to 7 knots underwater, and using electrical power, the submarine can operate for two to four weeks, depending on the mission.
Israel in ‘advanced negotiations’ to sell Arrow 3 to Germany
An export of this kind would be contingent on U.S. approval, given the Arrow system was jointly developed with the American government.
Israel’s Aeronautics to supply Orbiter 3 drones to Greece
The agreement will see “dozens” of the drones supplied to the Greek Ministry of Defense, the company said in a statement.
Finland to buy Israel’s David’s Sling air defense system
This will be the first export of the David’s Sling system.
Israel launches Ofek 13 intel satellite for secretive military unit
The satellite will be used by Unit 9900, which analyzes satellite images and maps.
Israeli F-35 jets join Red Flag exercise for first time
“The only way to get at realistic elements is training with those you may go into combat with, and Israel is one of our closest allies."
