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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Challenger 3 Tank Completes Manned Live Firing Trials, Marking Key UK Army Milestone
Challenger 3 tank has completed successful manned live firing trials, marking a…
Italy’s GCAP Warplane Costs Surge Above 21 Billion Euros in Major Budget Shift
Italy’s GCAP Warplane Cost Rises Sharply in Latest Budget Submission ROME Italy’s…
Renault to Build Long-Range Military Drones for French Forces
Renault Begins Long-Range Drone Production for French Forces French carmaker Renault has…
Trump Escalates Greenland Push, NATO and EU Tensions Rise
Trump Greenland strategy drives new transatlantic strain The Trump Greenland strategy intensified…
UK Confirms Limits on Military Access to Irish Airspace in Defence Response
UK Confirms Limits on Military Access to Irish Airspace The United Kingdom…
Zelenskyy Says He Proposed a 3 Million Strong European Army
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that he proposed the creation of…
Pakistan’s Combat-Tested Jets Drive Global Weapons Sales Talks
Pakistan Combat-Tested Jets Boost Weapons Sales Pakistan’s combat-tested jets and military gear…
Taiwan Confirms ALTIUS-700M and 600 ISR Drone Procurement for Asymmetric Defense Strategy
Taiwan asymmetric defense drones Taiwan has publicly disclosed procurement quantities of ALTIUS-700M…
UK Government Assures Military Data Sovereignty in Palantir Defense Deal
UK Military Data Sovereignty Reaffirmed Under Palantir Deal The UK government has…
China Publishes Video of Armed Cargo Ship Setting Sail, Raising Maritime Security Questions
China Releases Video of Armed Cargo Ship Setting Sail China has released…