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 Weighs Iran Blockade as Alternative to Direct Strike, Experts Say
US Iran Blockade Option Takes Shape in Strategic Debate The US Iran…
Germany Expands Meteor Missile Arsenal as European Air Defense Modernization Accelerates
Germany Strengthens Air Combat Capability with New Meteor Missile Procurement Germany has…
Space Force Preps for Major FY27 Budget Increase and Personnel Expansion
Space Force Leadership Outlines Ambitious Growth Strategy for Fiscal Year 2027 Space…
The Weapons the U.S. Could Employ in Any New Strike on Iran
Standoff Missiles Would Likely Lead Any Strike Package In any hypothetical U.S.…
NASA Expands F-15 Research Fleet as Legacy Eagles Find New Life in Test Programs
NASA Bolsters Flight Test Capabilities With Retired Air National Guard F-15s NASA's…
US Tomahawk Missile Strike Options Against Iran Highlight Shift Toward Long Range Naval Power
US Tomahawk Missile Strike Options Against Iran US Tomahawk missile strike options…
IDF Conducts Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Operatives and Infrastructure Across Lebanon
Israeli Military Says Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Operatives and Infrastructure The Israel Defense…
Trump Says US Used Secret Weapon Called Discombobulator in Maduro Raid, Details Sparse
President Donald Trump said the United States used a classified weapon he…
U.S. Air Force Dragon Shield Exercise Tests U-2 Spy Plane Rapid Launch Capabilities Under Combat Conditions
Air Force Evaluates High-Altitude Intelligence Platform Combat Readiness The U.S. Air Force…
UK Army Confirms Service Life Schedules for Armoured Engineer Vehicle Fleet
UK Army Armoured Engineer Fleet Service Life Dates Confirmed The British Army…