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.
Rafael pitches naval capabilities to counter ‘asymmetric power projection’
The Israeli company is making its pitch to navies during the European maritime trade show, which is being held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Elta Systems, Hensoldt partner on system to consolidate submarine capabilities
The ICS system combines optics, radar warning, and monitoring of GPS and communications with other vessels and units.
New Rafael system helps vehicles navigate in GPS-denied environments
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has created a system that combines vehicle-mounted cameras with 3D models and mapping algorithms to help manned and unmanned vehicles operate in GPS-denied environments.
Israeli defense giant picks five startups to develop future tech
The collaboration will focus on sensors for tracking people and objects, AI, monitoring systems, and landing gear, among other technologies.
Israel, Italy swap helicopters and missiles in new arms deal
The signing of the deal completes an exchange that began in February 2019, the Israeli government says.
Helo drone maker unveils new electric aircraft for maritime, covert missions
The Israeli company Steadicopter says it has updated its existing Black Eagle 50 platform to two new models: the Black Eagle 25E and Black Eagle 50E.
Israel’s Controp to supply electro-optics for Vietnamese border guard
Vietnam has selected Israeli company Controp to supply its border guard with surveillance and observation systems for new ships built in Vietnam and India, the company announced.
Israeli startup’s counter-drone augmented reality system to deploy with US forces
A new joint Israeli and U.S. program aims to develop an augmented reality based control for unmanned systems to engage in small drone-on-drone warfare.
Pilots try out new helmet display in F-16V flight tests
Recent flight tests of the F-16V fighter jet incorporated a new version of the pilot’s helmet that introduces a visor with optical inertial trackers and is designed to provide improved durability, accuracy and comfort for long flights.
