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 Army Moves Up Bell MV-75 Tiltrotor Fielding, Targets First Delivery by Late 2026
US Army Accelerates MV-75 Tiltrotor Fielding The US Army is advancing fielding…
Shield AI Starts Wind Tunnel Testing of X-BAT Autonomous Fighter Prototype
Shield AI Begins Wind Tunnel Testing on X-BAT Autonomous Fighter Shield AI…
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Federal Agents Kill US Citizen in Minneapolis, Intensify Tensions Over Immigration Enforcement
Federal Agents Kill US Citizen in Minneapolis, Minnesota Officials Condemn Federal agents…
UK to Mass Produce Ukrainian Air Defence Drones in Britain Under Project Octopus
UK to Mass Produce Ukrainian Air Defence Drones The United Kingdom will…
NATO Commander: Nordic Forces Strengthen Arctic Military Posture
NATO Commander Highlights Nordic Military Power in the Arctic NATO Supreme Allied…
UK and France to Lead New Multinational Force for Ukraine Security Support
UK France Multinational Force for Ukraine Takes Shape The UK France multinational…
Royal Navy Unveils Submarine Maintenance Recovery Plan to Boost Availability
The Royal Navy launched a Submarine Maintenance Recovery Plan to speed up…
UK Pressure Rises on Scottish Government to Build Ships at Home, Citing National Security and Shipyard Jobs
Pressure Grows on Scottish Government to Build Ships at Home Pressure is…
Turkey’s National Aviation Project Enters Critical Phase in 2026
Turkish Aerospace Ramps Up National Aircraft Programs Turkey's ambitious indigenous aviation initiatives…
Russia Launches Largest Air Attack as Ukraine Peace Talks Proceed in Abu Dhabi
Russia Executes Massive Aerial Assault While Diplomats Negotiate Russia air attack Ukraine…