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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Indonesia Expects Chinese J-10 Fighters Within Six Months
Indonesia Expects J-10 Fighters Within Six Months Indonesia could begin receiving Chinese-made…
U.S. Navy Uses Gray Flag to Test E-2D Hawkeye Tactics and Integration
Navy Tests E-2D Hawkeye at Gray Flag 2026 The U.S. Navy used…
At Least 81 U.S. Military Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran War : Report
A revised Congressional Research Service assessment has identified at least 81 U.S.…
U.S. Air Force Confirms HACM Flight Test in Australia
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile,…
Indian Air Force Needs 36 to 40 New Fighters Each Year, Chief Says
Indian Air Force Needs 36 to 40 Fighters a Year India needs…
Northrop Grumman Gets $66M MQ-4C Triton Retrofit Order
Northrop Grumman Wins $66M MQ-4C Triton Retrofit Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has…
U.S. Navy Plans Major Redesign of F-35 Mission Planning Environment
Navy Plans F-35 Mission Planning Redesign The U.S. Navy is preparing a…
Russia Deploys Upgraded Geran-4 With Warhead Designed for Bridges, Power Lines
Russia Upgrades Geran-4 With Bridge-Cutting Warhead Russia has begun deploying an upgraded…
U.S. Air Force Returns Bombers From RAF Fairford to U.S. Amid Security Investigation
U.S. Bombers Leave RAF Fairford Amid Security Concerns The U.S. Air Force…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Nears Return After Extended ISS Science Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 is entering the final phase of its International Space…