Stories by Seth J. Frantzman

Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank

Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank
Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank

The upgrades are focused not on the tank’s physical structure, but on incorporating the latest tech and systems.

New birds, new uses: Israel’s next-gen UAV capabilities on display at DSEI 2023

New birds, new uses: Israel’s next-gen UAV capabilities on display at DSEI 2023
New birds, new uses: Israel’s next-gen UAV capabilities on display at DSEI 2023

Amid larger competitors, Israeli firm SpearUAV is focused on drones to help “maneuvering forces.”

Israel’s air force officially receives new, secretive Spark UAV, ‘gateway’ to 5th gen drones

Israel’s air force officially receives new, secretive Spark UAV, ‘gateway’ to 5th gen drones
Israel’s air force officially receives new, secretive Spark UAV, ‘gateway’ to 5th gen drones

The military revealed little about the new platform, but claims it will “significantly improve” troops’ operational capability.

Trophy protection system to be used on new Leopard 2 tanks in Norway, Germany: Rafael

Trophy protection system to be used on new Leopard 2 tanks in Norway, Germany: Rafael
Trophy protection system to be used on new Leopard 2 tanks in Norway, Germany: Rafael

The Israeli firm also said it’s moving to next phase for the Trophy on the latest British Challenger tanks.

Israel’s Smartshooter looks to Australia’s unmanned future with new subsidiary

Israel’s Smartshooter looks to Australia’s unmanned future with new subsidiary
Israel’s Smartshooter looks to Australia’s unmanned future with new subsidiary

The company has been involved in the Australian market for years, but the new subsidiary shows its “serious” about work there, director tells Breaking Defense.

Israel begins tests of Oron, ‘most advanced’ surveillance aircraft

Israel begins tests of Oron, ‘most advanced’ surveillance aircraft
Israel begins tests of Oron, ‘most advanced’ surveillance aircraft

The plane is meant to provide “unprecedented intelligence capabilities across extensive terrain.”

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.

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