Lockheed Martin has been selected to advance to Phase III of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition, marking a significant milestone …
Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch)
Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch)
Daniel Mercer is a defense analyst and contributor at TheDefenseWatch.com. He covers military modernization, aerospace programs, unmanned systems, armored platforms, and precision strike capabilities, with a focus on developments in the United States, Europe, China, Russia, and the Middle East.His work goes beyond reporting headlines. He provides operational context, examines procurement trends, and explains the strategic impact behind major defense decisions. His analysis aims to connect technical details with the broader geopolitical picture, helping readers understand why defense developments matter at both regional and global levels.
- Global News
US Forces Strike ISIS Targets in Syria With Precision Air and Drone Attacks
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUS forces strike ISIS targets in Syria with precision munitions, the U.S. Central Command announced, delivering focused blows to terrorist infrastructure and …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin wins 249 million Navy electronic warfare support contract
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readLockheed Martin has secured a major Navy electronic warfare contract tied to the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block Two, reinforcing its …
- Global News
Saudi Arabia sets red line on Iran strikes at US bases, signals conditional neutrality
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readSaudi Arabia red line messaging toward Iran is coming into sharper focus as regional tensions rise around US military bases in the …
- Naval & Maritime
Royal Navy Pilot Wins Historic Safety Award After Saving £2.5M Drone Helicopter
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readA Royal Navy drone pilot has been recognized with the first aircrew commendation ever awarded to a remote aircraft operator after preventing …
- Global News
US Approves $3 Billion F-15 Maintenance Sale to Saudi Arabia
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUS Approves $3 Billion F-15 Maintenance Sale to Saudi Arabia The United States has approved a potential $3 billion Foreign Military Sale …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
USS Gerald R. Ford Deploys to SOUTHCOM to Support Operation Southern Spear
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readUSS Gerald R. Ford SOUTHCOM Deployment Reinforces US Naval Presence The USS Gerald R. Ford SOUTHCOM deployment places the world’s largest aircraft …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Algeria Receives Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets: First Visual Confirmation Emerges
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readAlgeria’s Su-35 Acquisition Now Visually Confirmed A photograph published in early February 2026 provides the first visual confirmation that Algeria has begun …
- Global News
UK Defence Exports Hit Record £20 Billion in 2025, Supporting Over 25,000 Jobs
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readUK Achieves Unprecedented Defence Export Performance The United Kingdom secured over £20 billion in defence exports during 2025, marking the highest annual …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
RTX Raytheon Secures Five Major Pentagon Agreements to Expand Critical Missile Production
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readRTX Announces Historic Production Expansion Under Pentagon Framework Agreements Raytheon, an RTX business, entered into five landmark framework agreements with the U.S. …
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