SIG Sauer M17 Becomes Standard U.S. Army Sidearm The SIG Sauer M17, a 9×19mm NATO modular handgun, has officially replaced the long-serving …
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Daniel
Daniel is a seasoned defense and aerospace journalist at TheDefenseWatch.com, specializing in military technology, global defense updates, and aerospace innovations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for strategic analysis, he covers everything from next-generation fighter jets and hypersonic missiles to naval systems and cutting-edge defense technologies. Daniel’s work is recognized for its clarity, accuracy, and insight, making complex military developments accessible to both enthusiasts and professionals. Outside of journalism, Daniel is an aviation enthusiast, keeping a close watch on emerging trends in aerospace and defense.
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Military & OrdnanceConventional Weapons & Modernization
Top 5 U.S. Army Weapons That Define Modern Warfare in 2025
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readThe U.S. Army has undergone rapid modernization in recent years, investing heavily in advanced weapons, next-generation combat vehicles, and precision-strike systems. These …
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Military & OrdnanceConventional Weapons & Modernization
U.S. Military Doubles Down on Directed Energy Weapons: Testing, Budgets & Challenges in 2025
by Danielby Daniel 5 minutes readThe U.S. Military’s Directed Energy Weapons Push Intensifies in 2025 The U.S. Department of Defense is pressing forward with research, prototyping, and …
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Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa UCAV, Targets 2029 Service Entry
by Danielby Daniel 3 minutes readHelsing Unveils CA-1 Europa UCAV for 2029 Operational Service A New European Combat Drone Emerges German defense technology firm Helsing has unveiled …
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Global NewsDefense Budgets & PolicyPolicy & Strategy
Trump Signals Belief Ukraine Can Reclaim All Lost Territories
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readTrump’s Revised Stance on Ukraine’s Territorial Recovery On September 24, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post …
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Military & OrdnanceHypersonic Weapons
U.S. Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon “Dark Eagle” Nears First Battery Fielding Amid Indo-Pacific Deployments
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readWhat is LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon)? The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle, is a U.S. Army intermediate-range, boost-glide …
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Global News
China sanctions U.S. defense suppliers over Taiwan arms transfers, freezing assets and banning local cooperation
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readChina hits seven defense firms and executives with sanctions China’s foreign ministry announced on Dec. 27, 2024, that it had imposed sanctions …
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Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
First Boeing-Built F-47 Fighter Under Construction, To Fly in 2028: USAF Chief Confirms
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readFirst F-47 Now Under Construction, USAF Predicts Maiden Flight in 2028 The United States Air Force’s (USAF) much-anticipated next-generation air dominance fighter, …
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Global News
Russian MiG-31 Fighters Breach Estonian Airspace in “Brazen” Incursion
by Danielby Daniel 4 minutes readWhat Happened On September 19, 2025, three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland …
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Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
U.S. Army Eyes Drone Swarms as Future Replacement for Attack Helicopters
by Danielby Daniel 3 minutes readU.S. Army Looks to Drone Swarms Over Helicopters The U.S. Army is intensifying efforts to develop drone swarms capable of replacing or …