Stories by Seth J. Frantzman

Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany

Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany
Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany

Germany is expected to have an initial operational capability by 2025 and be fully operational by 2030.

Inside Israel’s unique radar unit, a peak at the future of multi-domain ops

Inside Israel’s unique radar unit, a peak at the future of multi-domain ops
Inside Israel’s unique radar unit, a peak at the future of multi-domain ops

Breaking Defense visited the 611 battalion, part of the 282nd fire brigade and a key part of Israel’s detection network to conduct precision counter-battery fire missions.

Israel says US has given green light to send David’s Sling to Finland

Israel says US has given green light to send David’s Sling to Finland
Israel says US has given green light to send David’s Sling to Finland

Finland approved the purchase of the air defense system in April, a day after joining NATO.

Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps

Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps
Israel buys tens of thousands of 155mm shells as global demand jumps

The $60 million deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems comes months after the US reportedly pulled 155mm shells from pre-positioned stocks in Israel.

How Israel’s military is prioritizing dual-use start-ups to accelerate defense tech

How Israel’s military is prioritizing dual-use start-ups to accelerate defense tech
How Israel’s military is prioritizing dual-use start-ups to accelerate defense tech

In an interview with Breaking Defense, senior MoD R&D official Col. Nir Weingold explained Jerusalem’s push into the nation’s tech industry, and its collaboration with the US.

As Israel’s air force reservists join protests, country faces potential turning point

As Israel’s air force reservists join protests, country faces potential turning point
As Israel’s air force reservists join protests, country faces potential turning point

Israeli lawmakers passed a key part of the controversial reform package Sunday, as protest spread among military reservists.

After use in combat, Rafael looks to future for Spike FireFly loitering munition

After use in combat, Rafael looks to future for Spike FireFly loitering munition
After use in combat, Rafael looks to future for Spike FireFly loitering munition

The Spike FireFly could now be put into wider use in Israel, according to reports.

Legion-X: Israel’s Elbit demonstrates man-machine teaming from UAS to ground robots

Legion-X: Israel’s Elbit demonstrates man-machine teaming from UAS to ground robots
Legion-X: Israel’s Elbit demonstrates man-machine teaming from UAS to ground robots

The system is meant to provide a vision into the “digital battlefield” based on inputs from a variety of systems.

Israel buying another 25 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

Israel buying another 25 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters
Israel buying another 25 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

Jerusalem already has placed orders for 50 F-35s, with 36 operational. The new order will involve creating a third F-35 squadron.

Israeli firm Smartshooter unveils remote weapon station-radar combo to hunt drones

Israeli firm Smartshooter unveils remote weapon station-radar combo to hunt drones
Israeli firm Smartshooter unveils remote weapon station-radar combo to hunt drones

The firm, which specializes in fire-control systems, has teamed up with an Israeli radar-maker to offer a new c-UAS system.

Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show

Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show
Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show

Israeli defense giant also announced a new deal on June 21 for $180 million Watchkeeper X tactical drones to Romanian military.

Rafael announces new, 6th Gen air-to-air missile ‘Sky Spear’

Rafael announces new, 6th Gen air-to-air missile ‘Sky Spear’
Rafael announces new, 6th Gen air-to-air missile ‘Sky Spear’

A company spokesperson said the missile is in final stages of development, and Rafael is seeking out global customers.

Regulus Cyber unveils Ring ARM-V, an EW system to protect vehicles and troops from drones

Regulus Cyber unveils Ring ARM-V, an EW system to protect vehicles and troops from drones
Regulus Cyber unveils Ring ARM-V, an EW system to protect vehicles and troops from drones

Company CEO Yonatan Zur described the spoofing system, which the firm says has been in operation for a couple years, to Breaking Defense.

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO eyes bigger piece of European business

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO eyes bigger piece of European business
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO eyes bigger piece of European business

Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI, told Breaking Defense he believes final approval from the US for the Arrow-3 sale to Germany will come “real soon.”

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