Stories by Seth J. Frantzman

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.”

Whether Iran’s ‘hypersonic’ weapon is real or not, Israel has to plan to react: Experts

Whether Iran’s ‘hypersonic’ weapon is real or not, Israel has to plan to react: Experts
Whether Iran’s ‘hypersonic’ weapon is real or not, Israel has to plan to react: Experts

Experts tell Breaking Defense that there is still too much uncertainty about Iran’s “Fattah” missile to know for sure how defeatable it may be.

Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement

Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement
Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement

Germany is moving ahead with purchasing the Israeli made air defense system, in a major win for contractor IAI.

Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor

Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor
Rafael unveils ‘Sky Sonic’ hypersonic missile interceptor

Rafael plans to market Sky Sonic at the upcoming Paris Air Show, as it targets the European market.

Israel records $12.5 billion in defense exports, led by drones, air defense

Israel records $12.5 billion in defense exports, led by drones, air defense
Israel records $12.5 billion in defense exports, led by drones, air defense

Abraham Accord partners account for a jump in Jerusalem’s sales.

Latest tests of Israel’s maritime Iron Dome, C-Dome, take aim at ‘future’ threats

Latest tests of Israel’s maritime Iron Dome, C-Dome, take aim at ‘future’ threats
Latest tests of Israel’s maritime Iron Dome, C-Dome, take aim at ‘future’ threats

The Israeli military said the system helped defend successfully against rockets, missiles and drones.

After real-world knock outs, Rafael sees opening for David’s Sling in Europe

After real-world knock outs, Rafael sees opening for David’s Sling in Europe
After real-world knock outs, Rafael sees opening for David’s Sling in Europe

Company executive Pini Yungman told Breaking Defense a deal with Finland could just be the start.

First Eitan wheeled APCs delivered to Israel’s IDF

First Eitan wheeled APCs delivered to Israel’s IDF
First Eitan wheeled APCs delivered to Israel’s IDF

The purpose-built armored personnel carrier is a “leap forward” for infantry brigade, senior officer says.

Iran’s Drones Are Transforming The Middle East: Book Excerpt

Iran’s Drones Are Transforming The Middle East: Book Excerpt
Iran’s Drones Are Transforming The Middle East: Book Excerpt

Iran takes center stage in an excerpt from Seth J. Frantzman’s “Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence and the Battle for the Future.”

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