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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US Strengthens Middle East Air Defenses Ahead of Potential Iran Strike: Pentagon Prepares Strategic Military Response
Escalating Military Posture in Strategic Theater The US Middle East air defenses…
Lockheed Martin Secures $328.5M Contract to Deliver Advanced Infrared Sensors to Taiwan Air Force
U.S. Awards Major Infrared Sensor Contract to Strengthen Taiwan Air Defense The…
Ukraine Unveils Marichka Underwater Drone With 1000 km Range and Heavy Strike Capability
Marichka underwater drone marks a new phase in Ukraine’s naval warfare strategy…
UK Assumes Command of NATO Special Ops Reaction Force, Boosting Alliance Readiness
The United Kingdom has completed preparations to lead NATO’s Allied Reaction Force…
Kongsberg Maritime to Spin Off as Independent Company in Major Norwegian Defense Restructuring
Kongsberg Maritime Spin Off Marks Strategic Shift for Norwegian Defense Industry Kongsberg…
UK Army Moves to Field Watchkeeper Replacement in 2026 Under Project Corvus
British Army Confirms Watchkeeper Replacement Under Project Corvus The UK Army will…
UK Awards 40-Million-Pound Sonobuoy Contract to Boost Royal Navy Merlin ASW Capability
UK Sonobuoy Contract for Royal Navy Merlin Anti-Sub Force The UK sonobuoy…
Norway Awards $922M Contract for South Korean Chunmoo Rocket Launchers
Norway Acquires Advanced Korean Rocket Artillery in Major Defense Deal The Norwegian…
US Defense Firms Boost Capital Spending After Trump Calls for Faster Arms Deliveries
US Defense Firms Boost Capital Spending After Trump Calls for Faster Arms…
UK Helicopter Procurement Delay Threatens Industrial Base and Sovereign Capability
UK Helicopter Delay Raises Industrial Base Concerns The long-running procurement delay for…