Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Israel's IDF holds ceremonies for the October 7 massacre, remembering the fallen and that terrible day, here IDF troops observe the lowering of the flag to half mast (photo via the IDF) 030
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Rafael integrating SPICE 1000 stand-off munition on Israeli F-35s breakingdefense.com/2026/09/rafa...breakingdefense.comRafael integrating SPICE 1000 stand-off munition on Israeli F-35s - Breaking DefenseThe Israeli firm said integrating the weapon on Israeli F-35s was a step towards them being equipped on other countries' fleets. 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Israeli military opens new branch for AI and robotics; breakingdefense.com/2026/09/isra...breakingdefense.comIsraeli military creates new branch focused on AI, drones and robotics - Breaking Defense"The battlefield is changing at a dizzying pace, and we are changing with it,” Israeli military Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said. 020
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Sweeping strikes under the rug: Will Iraq face consequences for Saudi pipeline attack? - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...jpost.comSaudi pipeline attack exposes Iraq’s failure to control Iran-backed militias | The Jerusalem PostIraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world. 020
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Greece inks $3.4B deal for multi-layered Israeli air defense system breakingdefense.com/2026/08/gree...breakingdefense.comGreece inks $3.4B deal for multi-layered Israeli air defense system - Breaking DefenseDefense cooperation between the two countries has increased in recent years as Israel sees Greece as a strategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean. 031
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026US, Saudi Arabia strike Iranian-backed militias in Iraq after militia attacks www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...longwarjournal.orgUS, Saudi Arabia strike Iranian-backed militias in Iraq after militia attacksIranian-backed militias in Iraq escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia and the Kurdistan Region in late July, prompting US and Saudi airstrikes against militia logistics and weapons sites across Iraq. The ... 031
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 29/07/2026How Israel and Syria Can Reset Their Relationship nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-...nationalinterest.orgHow Israel and Syria Can Reset Their RelationshipThe weakening of Iran’s position in the Levant could create the necessary space for reconciliation between Damascus and Jerusalem. 011
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to keep the US Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt II flying through 2033. This is important because the iconic close air support platform does not have a unique replacement for some of the missions it performs. www.jpost.com/internationa...jpost.com‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep A-10 flying as pilot warns of capability gap | The Jerusalem PostThe legislation comes amid a long-running debate over the future of the A-10 and whether newer aircraft can adequately replace its close air support and combat search-and-rescue capabilities. 030
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Washington Is Starting to Treat Syria and Iraq as One Policy www.19fortyfive.com/2026/07/wash...19fortyfive.comWashington Is Starting to Treat Syria and Iraq as One PolicyFrantzman on Washington's new bet: treat Syria and Iraq as one policy, revive pipelines around Hormuz, and lock in partners before September's withdrawal. 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026New article on Iraq and Syria in U.S. policy www.19fortyfive.com/2026/07/wash...19fortyfive.comWashington Is Starting to Treat Syria and Iraq as One PolicyFrantzman on Washington's new bet: treat Syria and Iraq as one policy, revive pipelines around Hormuz, and lock in partners before September's withdrawal. 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Why Lebanon's Pilot Zones Matter at the Trump-Aoun Summit thisisbeirut.com.lb/opinion/op-e...thisisbeirut.com.lbWhy Lebanon's Pilot Zones Matter at the Trump-Aoun SummitLebanese President Joseph Aoun’s meeting this week with U.S. President Donald Trump offers Washington an important opportunity to press Beirut to implement pil… 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Israel's IMCO Group "a leading developer and manufacturer of defense and industrial systems, announced today that IMCO America (ADTI), has secured approximately $2.5 million order from a major U.S. defense customer" 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Israel's President Isaac Herzog delivered an address to the Israeli people at the commencement of the election campaign. President Herzog called for the campaign to be conducted in a responsible and respectful manner 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026I was on Fox News this morning; discussing the latest Iran conflict news; what the US might do next, and Iranian attacks, U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan identified after Iran attack www.fdd.org/in_the_news/...fdd.orgU.S. soldiers killed in Jordan identified after Iran attack 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Israel's Elbit Systems said today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, has received multiple awards from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) totaling over $370 million to enhance U.S. national security, with work to be performed through May 2029. 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...jpost.comWhy there may be a renewed war between Houthis, Saudia Arabia | The Jerusalem PostThe last several years have seen a de-escalation between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. However, the Houthis appear intent on returning to the conflict. 031
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Israel’s two giant state-run defense companies may go public, but there are hurdles breakingdefense.com/2026/07/isra...breakingdefense.comIsrael’s two giant state-run defense companies may go public, but there are hurdles - Breaking DefenseThe current market presents an opportunity for the Israeli government to raise billions of dollars while improving the companies' efficiency and access to capital. 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 05/07/2026What Iran’s funeral means www.jpost.com/middle-east/...jpost.comWhat Khamenei's funeral tells us about Iran's next move against Israel, US | The Jerusalem PostIran is burying its former leader in a week-long ceremony. Will it now use the boost to try to claw back its influence across the Middle East? 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026"U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force evaluate equipment readiness on the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on Mason Range, Guam, June 24, 2026 in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026." This was developed from Iron Dome by Rafael and Raytheon 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Israel’s Smart Shooter sees c-UAS demand grow across US military: Exec breakingdefense.com/2026/06/isra...breakingdefense.comIsrael's Smart Shooter sees c-UAS demand grow across US military: Exec - Breaking DefenseSmart Shooter VP Scott Thompson told Breaking Defense that the evolving threat of small drones has sparked high demand for kinetic solutions. 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026"the first subsequent contract under the framework agreement for the acquisition of SHORAD (Short Range Air Defense) – VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defense) anti-aircraft systems." 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Romania air defense deal: Romanian statement:"The Ministry of National Defence – General Directorate for Armaments, through CN Romtehnica SA, and the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd signed on Wednesday, June 24..." 100
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026"including technology, innovation, cyber, artificial intelligence, security, agriculture, culture, and tourism, alongside regional and international developments. The presidents then delivered statements to the media." 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Israel President Isaac Herzog Meets President Nicușor Dan of Romania. "Following the ceremony, the Presidents held a private meeting, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting. In their talks, the leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation across a range of fields..." 100
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 26/06/2026What comes next in Gaza: aijac.org.au/australia-is...aijac.org.auDecision or stagnation Gaza? - AIJACThe October 7 Gaza War was tremendously destructive. As of early June 2026, around two million Gaza civilians continue to live under Hamas rule in around 40% of Gaza. The rest of Gaza is controlled by... 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Rubio Says Iran’s Iraqi Militias Must Stop Before the Region Can Find Peace nationalsecurityjournal.org/rubio-says-i...nationalsecurityjournal.orgRubio Says Iran's Iraqi Militias Must Stop Before the Region Can Find PeaceSecretary of State Rubio says Iran's militias in Iraq must stop their attacks for the region to find peace. Seth Frantzman argues the burden now falls on Baghdad. 001
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Israel's IMCO Industries Group, "a leading provider of advanced defense and industrial solutions, announced that it has been awarded an approximately $5 million dollars contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense for the production and supply of advanced electrical systems for armored vehicles." 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026"The deployment provides a unified operational framework for managing increasingly complex airspace activity, enabling law enforcement and public safety stakeholders to maintain real-time awareness and coordination during one of the largest international sporting events." 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The Miami Police Department is utilizing Airwayz’s Overwatch airspace management platform to support public safety operations during the FIFA World Cup events taking place throughout the city. 100
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026IDF: As part of the ongoing cooperation between the Israeli Navy and the German Navy, a German Navy vessel conducted a port visit at the Port of Haifa 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026As Kurdistan Region seeks drone defenses, Rubio warns Iraq about Iran proxies www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...longwarjournal.orgAs Kurdistan Region seeks drone defenses, Rubio warns Iraq about Iran proxiesThe Kurdistan Region of Iraq is seeking to acquire air-defense systems following months of missile and drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure and Iranian opposition groups across northern Iraq.... 020
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Israel's Ministry of Defense noted that "the Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, held a series of high-level meetings with India’s Defense Minister, Defense Secretary, Chief of Defense Staff, and officials from India’s Ministry of Defence." 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Next steps in Gaza, after the Cairo meetings? www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...longwarjournal.orgGaza peace plan sees slow progress after Hamas meets in CairoEfforts to advance the US-backed peace plan for Gaza have continued amid difficult negotiations over Hamas’s disarmament and the future security structure of the enclave. Talks in Cairo involving Hama... 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Syria Need Not Enter Lebanon to Help Curb Hezbollah thisisbeirut.com.lb/opinion/op-e...thisisbeirut.com.lbSyria Need Not Enter Lebanon to Help Curb HezbollahSyria is not going to undertake a military campaign against Hezbollah that Israel itself has been unable to carry out. 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The US-Iran MoU is a product of Tehran's survival-first strategy - analysis www.jpost.com/internationa...jpost.comWith the MoU finalized Iran's strategy has changed and so has the Middle East | The Jerusalem PostWhile Iran has turned toward China for support and to deepen ties, Beijing views Iran as a chaotic regime that doesn’t offer a return on investment. 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16/06/2026NRC says that "Syria: Legal limbo leaves millions without proof of identity or property rights" 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Israel's Smart Shooter to Supply additional SMASH Hopper Systems to the Israeli Ministry of Defense under an agreement valued at Up to NIS 7.4 million 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16/06/2026'We are all shocked’ by deal, worry that regime will feel it ‘won,' Iranian source tells 'Post' www.jpost.com/middle-east/...jpost.comIranian dissidents shocked by US deal, fear Donald Trump was fooled by Tehran | The Jerusalem PostIranian source: 'We are all shocked...They can’t believe they made the deal' • Concern that Islamic regime and its proxies see US deal as a victory, source stresses 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) "has completed the upgrade and modernization program for the Sri Lanka Air Force’s existing Kfir fighter aircraft fleet, marked today by the successful first flight of the upgraded aircraft."-June 11 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026"...and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) developed in direct response to the evolving operational realities facing land forces today." 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Israel defense companies at Eurosatory: Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems "is presenting in Eurosatory 2026, presenting an integrated, multilayered approach to air defense..." 100
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026How Iran war is giving China an opening in Gulf drone market (I was quoted in this piece) www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...al-monitor.comHow Iran war is giving China an opening in Gulf drone marketThe ongoing war has helped China carve out a growing role in Gulf defense by offering cheaper, faster and less restricted drone capabilities. 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 04/06/2026New data released from Lockheed Martin on the F-35 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026"Missile, rocket, and air defense systems continued to lead in 2025, accounting for over a quarter (29%) of total deal volume. Another notable surge was recorded in observation and optronics systems, rising to 22% from 6% the previous year." 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026New: Israel's Ministry of Defense "All-Time Defense Export Record: Israel Crosses the $19 Billion Threshold." 110
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026My new piece on Nir Oz; www.jpost.com/israel-news/...jpost.comNir Oz volunteers train to defend Israel's frontlines after Oct. 7 | The Jerusalem PostWith support from the Magen 48 organization, Gaza border Kibbutz Nir Oz is training a new, young security team to protect their community. 010
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026"Delivery of the systems to the U.S. Navy is expected in the second half of 2026." 000
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026"Under the contract, valued at approximately $1.8 million, the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Smart Shooter Inc., will supply the U.S. Department of War with soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE (also known as SMASH 3000SA) fire control systems." 100
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Smart Shooter, "a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today its first significant contract with the U.S. Navy." 100
Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026"As defense challenges continue to evolve, we are proud to deliver future battlespace solutions, further strengthening Europe’s defense readiness through innovation, cooperation and proven operational capabilities.” 000