Daniel Mercer / Defense & Aerospace Analyst
Daniel Mercer is a defense and aerospace analyst at TheDefenseWatch.com covering military aviation, aerospace technology, unmanned systems, air warfare, and defense procurement. His reporting uses official documents, government and military statements, company announcements, and other public sources.
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France Launches SCALP Mk2 Cruise Missile Development to Strengthen Long-Range Precision Strike
France has officially launched development of the SCALP Mk2 cruise missile, marking…
Russia Launches 521 Air Attack Assets in Major Strike on Ukraine Infrastructure
Russia Ukraine air attack operations intensified overnight on February 3, as Russian…
Germany Unveils $41 Billion Military Space Program with Laser Systems and Satellite Constellation
Germany Commits €35 Billion to Military Space Capabilities Germany has announced plans…
Singapore Airshow 2026: Singapore to Acquire Saab Giraffe 1X Radar for Short-Range Air Defense
Singapore Giraffe 1X Radar Acquisition Confirmed Singapore has confirmed plans to acquire…
US Delivers Fourth C-130H to Tunisian Air Force to Boost Airlift Capability
US Delivers Fourth C-130 to Tunisian Air Force The United States delivered…
US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf Loitering Munition for Marine Corps Precision Strike
US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf Loitering Munition for Marine Corps Precision…
Norway Considers Cutting Type 26 Frigate Purchase in Defence Plan
Norway May Cut Type 26 Frigate Purchase as Costs Rise Norway is…
Switzerland Integrates Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones on Piranha 8×8 Vehicles
Switzerland Piranha 8×8 Black Hornet 4 Integration Switzerland is equipping its Piranha…
First Sentinel A4 Radar From Second LRIP Delivered to U.S. Army, Advancing Air Defense Capability
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Sentinel A4 radar from the second…
Russia Claims $15 Billion in 2025 Arms Exports Despite Western Sanctions
Russia Reports Record Arms Sales Amid Global Isolation Russia earned over $15…