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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South Korea Steps Up Submarine Pitch as Canada Nears Multi-Billion Naval Buy
South Korea submarine offer gains momentum as Canada nears decision South Korea…
US Air Force Seeks Bomber Communications Upgrade Following Iran Strike Mission
Air Force Leaders Call for Enhanced Communications After Successful Iran Strike The…
Italy Criticizes UK Secrecy on GCAP Fighter Jet, Raising Partnership Concerns
Italy Criticizes UK Secrecy on GCAP Fighter Jet Italy’s defense minister said…
Stavatti Aerospace Unveils Mach 4+ SM-39 Razor Fighter Concept Amid Questions Over Company’s Production Track Record
SM-39 Razor Fighter Concept Minnesota-based Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled specifications for its…
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Bombardier, Canadian Aircraft Amid Certification Dispute
Industry Shock as White House Escalates Aerospace Trade War President Donald Trump…
U.S. Navy’s MQ‑25A Stingray Finishes First Autonomous Taxi Test Ahead of Flight Trials
U.S. Navy MQ‑25A Stingray Taxi Test Marks Key Ground Milestone The U.S.…
Northrop Grumman Tests Second Advanced Solid Rocket Motor in Two Months Under Rapid Development Program
Northrop Grumman Validates Advanced Manufacturing Approach with BAMM!29 2.0 Static Fire PROMONTORY,…
US Clears Nearly $2 Billion Foreign Military Sale of JLTVs to Israel
US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Israel…
US Clears $1.7B Aegis Combat System Upgrade for Spain F-100 Frigates
The United States has approved a possible $1.7 billion Aegis combat system…
State Department Approves $9 Billion PAC-3 MSE Sale to Saudi Arabia
State Department Clears Major Patriot Missile Sale The U.S. State Department has…