â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Indonesia has approved a $450 million deal to acquire the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi from …
Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch)
Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch)
Daniel Mercer is a defense analyst and contributor at TheDefenseWatch.com. He covers military modernization, aerospace programs, unmanned systems, armored platforms, and precision strike capabilities, with a focus on developments in the United States, Europe, China, Russia, and the Middle East.His work goes beyond reporting headlines. He provides operational context, examines procurement trends, and explains the strategic impact behind major defense decisions. His analysis aims to connect technical details with the broader geopolitical picture, helping readers understand why defense developments matter at both regional and global levels.
- Aerospace & AviationStealth Technology
US Army Tests XM1225 Anti Drone Munition From AH 64 Apache
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readKEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º The US Army tested the XM1225 30×113 mm fuze munition …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Türkiye Unveils Second KAAN Fighter Prototype To Enhance Stealth Capabilities
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Türkiye has unveiled its second KAAN fighter prototype to refine stealth capabilities before mass production. …
- Global News
Germany Eyes Piorun MANPADS Acquisition To Counter Drone Threat
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Germany is evaluating the Polish-made Piorun MANPADS to strengthen short-range air defense. â–º The system …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Israel Equips F-35I Adir With Stealth Fuel Tanks to Extend Long-Range Strike Reach Against Iran
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 11 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, confirmed the IAF’s F-35I Adir fleet carries stealth-compatible …
- Defense Contracts
France Offers Upgraded FDI Frigate To Saudi Arabia With French MPLS Instead Of U.S. RAM System
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readFrance Offers Upgraded FDI Frigate To Saudi Arabia With French MPLS Instead Of U.S. RAM System France has offered an upgraded FDI …
- Cyber & Space DefenseSpace Assets & Satellites
Orbex Prime Rocket Assembly Advances As Company Releases New Images From UK Launch Site
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readOrbex Prime Rocket Assembly Enters Final Integration Phase Orbex Prime rocket assembly is advancing toward completion, according to newly released images from …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Sweden Becomes First NATO Customer To Procure Rheinmetall SeaSnake 30 Naval Weapon System
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readSweden Procures Rheinmetall SeaSnake 30 Naval Weapon System Sweden has become the first NATO customer to procure the Rheinmetall SeaSnake 30 naval …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Slovakia In Talks With US To Buy Four More F-16s Fighter Jets
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readSlovakia F-16s Purchase Talks Signal Further Air Force Expansion Slovakia is in talks with the United States to buy four additional F-16s …
- Middle East Defense & Security
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Critical Second Round in Geneva
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readThe US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva entered their second round on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as Washington and Tehran seek to curb …
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