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.
Pentagon acquisition office orders review of Space Development Agency
The review is meant to ensure that SDA is on a path to deliver a proliferated satellite constellation that meets Defense Department requirements.
The New World
Warfare has entered a new era where battles are fought not only with precision but at unprecedented speed.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
Pentagon cuts off Hegseth town hall webcast after transparency pledge
Hegseth also called "Our diversity is our strength" the "single dumbest phrase in military history," and intends to end the military's DEI programs.
Saab, Kongsberg again post record years on European defense splurge
The Saab CEO sees defense spending in Europe rising regardless of decisions regarding the NATO alliance and joint European programs.
DARPA continues quest to validate quantum computing utility
Through the program, DARPA wants to understand whether it’s possible to develop a utility-scale quantum computing system by 2033.
On eve of visit, Europe braces for new defense demands from team Trump
The U.S. president’s insistence that Europe is underpaying for U.S. protection is likely to come up during meetings across Europe next week.
Dutch military adds railway steel to rush troops to NATO’s east flank
“Deployment in anger is not something that is planned, that always comes up suddenly, so you need some kind of minimum own capacity."
Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.
