Seth J. Frantzman
@sfrantzman.bsky.social
Middle East security, defense analysis. War correspondent @Jerusalem Post; Adjunct Fellow FDD. Breaking Defense.
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for years Putin has demanded a multipolar global order unconstrained by liberal rules. Is he ready to live in one? new post
You Got Your Multipolar World. Now What?
For years Putin has demanded a new global order. Now he has to live in one.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:28 PM
for years Putin has demanded a multipolar global order unconstrained by liberal rules. Is he ready to live in one? new post
Ondas today announced its subsidiary, Sentrycs, a global leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Protocol Manipulation, also known as Cyber over RF, has successfully delivered and deployed its C-UAS solutions to a German State Police office.
February 17, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Ondas today announced its subsidiary, Sentrycs, a global leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Protocol Manipulation, also known as Cyber over RF, has successfully delivered and deployed its C-UAS solutions to a German State Police office.
IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy at the Defense Tech Expo Conference: “IAI develops new capabilities every day, and we are working to bring them to operational readiness; the deployment of the Arrow 4 system will increase Israel’s interception success rates.”
February 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy at the Defense Tech Expo Conference: “IAI develops new capabilities every day, and we are working to bring them to operational readiness; the deployment of the Arrow 4 system will increase Israel’s interception success rates.”
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Smart Shooter seeks NIS 200m in Tel Aviv IPO | The Jerusalem Post
Smart Shooter seeks to exploit the growing interest in defense companies to list its shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Elbit Systems, one of Israel's largest defense companies, "announced today that it was awarded several contracts with a total value of approximately $435 million from an international customer.
February 17, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Elbit Systems, one of Israel's largest defense companies, "announced today that it was awarded several contracts with a total value of approximately $435 million from an international customer.
Israel’s Ministry of Defense “David's Sling Weapon System Successfully Completes Complex Test Series as Part of Future Threat Readiness Upgrade”
February 11, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Israel’s Ministry of Defense “David's Sling Weapon System Successfully Completes Complex Test Series as Part of Future Threat Readiness Upgrade”
Elbit Systems Secures Over $100 Million in Contracts to Advance Digital Warfare and Border Defense Capabilities for the Israel Ministry of Defense
1.Program for the Development of the Next Generation Digital Ground Army ("Tzayad")
2.Next Generation Multi-Sensor Border Defense System (“MARS”)
1.Program for the Development of the Next Generation Digital Ground Army ("Tzayad")
2.Next Generation Multi-Sensor Border Defense System (“MARS”)
February 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Elbit Systems Secures Over $100 Million in Contracts to Advance Digital Warfare and Border Defense Capabilities for the Israel Ministry of Defense
1.Program for the Development of the Next Generation Digital Ground Army ("Tzayad")
2.Next Generation Multi-Sensor Border Defense System (“MARS”)
1.Program for the Development of the Next Generation Digital Ground Army ("Tzayad")
2.Next Generation Multi-Sensor Border Defense System (“MARS”)
"Rafael Systems Global Sustainment Selected for the U.S. Army’s IFPC Increment 2 Program...Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS) is proud to announce its selection for Phase 1 of the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) – Second Interceptor program."
February 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
"Rafael Systems Global Sustainment Selected for the U.S. Army’s IFPC Increment 2 Program...Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS) is proud to announce its selection for Phase 1 of the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) – Second Interceptor program."
Israel’s new Apache buy a result of lessons learned since Oct. 7: Analysts breakingdefense.com/2026/02/isra...
Israel’s new Apache buy a result of lessons learned since Oct. 7: Analysts - Breaking Defense
Israel's expansion of their Apache helicopter cache is a reflection of two years of constant wars.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Israel’s new Apache buy a result of lessons learned since Oct. 7: Analysts breakingdefense.com/2026/02/isra...
Israel's BIRD Aerosystems also said earlier this week it "Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Protect the Helicopter Platform with SPREOS DIRCM in the Asia Pacific Region"
February 5, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Israel's BIRD Aerosystems also said earlier this week it "Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Protect the Helicopter Platform with SPREOS DIRCM in the Asia Pacific Region"
Orbit Communication Systems "will present its OceanTRx 4 MIL-GRADE SATCOM system at WEST 2026, highlighting very resilient, uninterrupted maritime communications designed to operate in contested and GPS-denied environments."
February 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Orbit Communication Systems "will present its OceanTRx 4 MIL-GRADE SATCOM system at WEST 2026, highlighting very resilient, uninterrupted maritime communications designed to operate in contested and GPS-denied environments."
Israel Ministry of Defense Signs Approx $130 Million Deal with Elbit Systems to Integrate Israeli Systems on CH-53K Helicopters
Photo via Israel's Ministry of Defense
Photo via Israel's Ministry of Defense
February 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Israel Ministry of Defense Signs Approx $130 Million Deal with Elbit Systems to Integrate Israeli Systems on CH-53K Helicopters
Photo via Israel's Ministry of Defense
Photo via Israel's Ministry of Defense
Lowental Hybrid to provide Israel’s Elbit with propulsion systems for tactical UAVs
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Lowental Hybrid to provide Israel's Elbit with propulsion systems for tactical UAVs - Breaking Defense
“This achievement reflects how close cooperation between innovative startups and established defense leaders can accelerate meaningful progress in the UAV domain,” CEO of Lowental Hybrid Doron Fridman...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Lowental Hybrid to provide Israel’s Elbit with propulsion systems for tactical UAVs
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The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) "has issued a multi-year order for air munitions manufactured by Elbit Systems, valued at approximately $183 million (NIS 570 million)."
January 27, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) "has issued a multi-year order for air munitions manufactured by Elbit Systems, valued at approximately $183 million (NIS 570 million)."
Israel's Elbit Systems announced "an order for the Bradley Fighting vehicle Active Protection System (APS), that Elbit Systems has been awarded by GD-OTS a $228 million contract to supply the Company's Iron Fist APS. The contract will be executed over a period of three years."
January 26, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Israel's Elbit Systems announced "an order for the Bradley Fighting vehicle Active Protection System (APS), that Elbit Systems has been awarded by GD-OTS a $228 million contract to supply the Company's Iron Fist APS. The contract will be executed over a period of three years."
Four NATO Nations Select Trophy as the Active Protection System for Their Leopard 2 A8 Fleets: Rafael Supports Multi-Nation Selection of Trophy Active Protection System for Leopard 2 A8 Fleets for Lithuania, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Four NATO Nations Select Trophy as the Active Protection System for Their Leopard 2 A8 Fleets: Rafael Supports Multi-Nation Selection of Trophy Active Protection System for Leopard 2 A8 Fleets for Lithuania, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
Trump’s New New World Order
Trump's Board of Peace signals new US approach to global diplomacy - analysis
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Trump's Board of Peace signals new US approach to global diplomacy - analysis
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Trump’s Board of Peace aims to reshape global diplomacy | The Jerusalem Post
“Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said in Switzerland.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Trump’s New New World Order
Trump's Board of Peace signals new US approach to global diplomacy - analysis
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Trump's Board of Peace signals new US approach to global diplomacy - analysis
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Iranian Kurdish group says regime carried out missile, drone strike on its forces in Iraq
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Kurdish group claims Iran missile, drone attack | The Jerusalem Post
Video and photos from the site of the attack show the destruction of vehicles and other debris from the incident.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Iranian Kurdish group says regime carried out missile, drone strike on its forces in Iraq
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Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
Syria retakes oil fields in battle against Kurdish SDF | The Jerusalem Post
Overnight on January 17 and 18, there were major changes on the ground as Arab tribal fighters claimed to seize control of a number of villages and two oil fields on the East side of the Euphrates.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
Trump names Gaza’s ‘Stabilization Force’ commander who played key role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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Gaza's ISF commander was key in Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire | The Jerusalem Post
Major-General Jasper Jeffers has decades of experience in the US military and has played a key role in the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Trump names Gaza’s ‘Stabilization Force’ commander who played key role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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Who are Trump's Gaza Board of Peace appointments - and what do they mean for Israel? - explainer
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Who is in Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza? | The Jerusalem Post
In addition to the Board of Peace, there are other layers of advisors and entities that will be involved in executing US President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza. But, how will they work?
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January 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Who are Trump's Gaza Board of Peace appointments - and what do they mean for Israel? - explainer
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Israel's Prime Minister's Office, this evening (Saturday, 17 January 2026); "The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board, which is subordinate to the Board of Peace, was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy."
January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Israel's Prime Minister's Office, this evening (Saturday, 17 January 2026); "The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board, which is subordinate to the Board of Peace, was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy."
IDF: "Over the past month, troops from the 16th Brigade, under the command of the 252nd Division, operated east of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza and have now completed their mission in the area. The brigade’s troops will be replaced by troops from the 3rd Brigade."
January 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM
IDF: "Over the past month, troops from the 16th Brigade, under the command of the 252nd Division, operated east of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza and have now completed their mission in the area. The brigade’s troops will be replaced by troops from the 3rd Brigade."