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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Estonia Nears Decision on Missile Defense System Acquisition to Counter Russian Threats
Estonia Advances Critical Missile Defense Procurement Amid Regional Security Concerns Estonia is…
Kongsberg Enters Norway Navy Vessel Competition, Eyes Up to 28 Standardised Ships
Kongsberg Maritime has joined the prequalification stage of Norway’s competition to design…
Canada Starts Construction of River-class Destroyer Test Facility in Nova Scotia
Canada has begun construction of a land-based test facility at Hartlen Point,…
Indonesia Receives First Rafale Advanced Fighter Jets From France in Major Defense Upgrade
Indonesia Receives First Rafale Advanced Fighter Jets Indonesia has received the first…
U.S. Marines Conduct Live-Fire Flight Operations with AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters Over Pacific
U.S. Marines AH-1Z Viper Live-Fire Flight Operations Boost Pacific Readiness U.S. Marines…
Elbit Systems Wins $228M U.S. Army Contract for Iron Fist APS on Bradley IFVs
Elbit Systems has secured a $228 million follow-on contract to deliver its…
Greenland Rejects Trump-NATO Mineral Control Deal, Defends Sovereignty
Greenland Stands Firm on Resource Control Greenland's government has rejected any agreement…
U.S. Marines Deploy New Amphibious Combat Vehicle from USS Makin Island in Ship-to-Shore Exercise
U.S. Marines Demonstrate Advanced Amphibious Capabilities in Pacific Deployment The U.S. Marine…
Israel Greenlights $1.9B Aid Package for Reserve Soldiers as War Enters Third Year
Israel Approves $1.9B Aid Package for Reserve Soldiers Israel has approved a…
Ethiopia Becomes First Export Customer for Russian Orion-E Combat Drone
Ethiopia Confirms Orion-E Combat Drone Acquisition Ethiopia has become the first confirmed…