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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Missile Defense Agency Expands SHIELD Contract With 340 New Awards Under $151 Billion Ceiling
Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract Expansion The Missile Defense Agency has awarded…
U.S Army Adds Fourth Global 6500 Jet to HADES ISR Program as First Non‑Prototype Aircraft
U.S Army Adds Fourth Global 6500 Jet to HADES ISR Program The…
China Confirms First Combat Kill for J-10CE Fighter in 2025 India-Pakistan War
China Confirms J‑10CE Fighter’s First Combat Success China’s State Administration of Science,…
Thales Awarded NAHEMA Contract to Fit NH90 Helicopter Pilots With TopOwl Digital Display Helmet
Thales Enhances NH90 Pilot Safety With TopOwl Digital Display Thales has secured…
Trump Says Zelenskyy Is Slowing Peace Talks to End Ukraine War
Trump Says Zelenskyy Is Slowing Peace Talks in Ukraine War President Donald…
Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $32M U.S. Army Contract to Equip Bulgarian Strykers With Recon Systems
Bulgaria to Get Teledyne FLIR Defense Stryker Recon Systems Teledyne FLIR Defense…
US Seizes Sixth Venezuelan Oil Tanker Veronica in Caribbean Under Shadow Fleet Blockade
US Seizes Sixth Venezuelan Oil Tanker Veronica in Caribbean US forces have…
US Clears 800M Patriot Sustainment and Technical Support Sale to Kuwait
US Approves 800M Patriot Program Sustainment and Technical Support for Kuwait The…
British Ultra Heavy Lift Drone Extends Range to 2,000 km
British Ultra Heavy Lift Drone Hits 2,000 km Range The British ultra…
UK Signals It Will Act Lawfully Against Russia Shadow Fleet to Curb Oil Revenues
UK Warns It Will Act Lawfully Against Russia Shadow Fleet The United…