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Seth J. Frantzman

@sfrantzman.bsky.social

Middle East security, defense analysis. War correspondent @Jerusalem Post; Adjunct Fellow FDD. Breaking Defense. #ChezFrantzman Author of 'The October 7 War' and 'Drone Wars.' Skipper. Maine. Phi Psi.

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Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · last wk.

A 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...

‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep A-10 flying as pilot warns of capability gap | The Jerusalem Post

The 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.

jpost.com

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · 2w ago

Israel'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"

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · 2w ago

Israel'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

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · 2w ago

Israel'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.

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · last mo.

"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

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · last mo.

Romania 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..."

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · last mo.

Israel 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..."

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · last mo.

Israel'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."

Seth J. Frantzman@sfrantzman.bsky.social · last mo.

Israel'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."