British Commandos Fire High-Tech Mortars In Arctic Conditions Royal Marines conducted intensive 81mm mortar fire missions in temperatures approaching -20°C near the …
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
NATO Official Ties Ukraine Battlefield Gains To Russian Starlink Cutoff
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readNATO Official Links Ukraine Gains To Russian Starlink Cutoff A senior NATO official said that Ukraine has achieved recent battlefield gains after …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
UK Carrier Drone Plan Advances Without Catapults, UK MoD Confirms
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUK Carrier Drone Plan Advances Without Catapults The UK carrier drone plan has moved forward under a revised approach that drops the …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
U.S. Army Deploys LOCUST Laser Counter-Drone System At El Paso Airport, Triggers FAA Airspace Shutdown
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 9 minutes readPentagon Deploys Advanced Laser Technology Without FAA Coordination The U.S. Army deployed AeroVironment Inc.’s LOCUST laser counter-drone weapon system near El Paso …
- Global News
Blue Water Autonomy Unveils Liberty Class 190-Foot Autonomous Vessel For U.S. Navy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readLiberty Class Autonomous Ship Represents Major Naval Technology Advancement Blue Water Autonomy has unveiled the Liberty Class, a 190-foot steel autonomous surface …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
U.S. Navy Launches Lightfish Unmanned Vessel From Partner Ship In Historic Indian Ocean Deployment
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readNavy Achieves Milestone With Partner-Launched Autonomous Vessel The U.S. Navy’s Commander Task Force 66 successfully launched the Lightfish unmanned surface vessel from …
- Defense Contracts
BAE Systems Wins $23.7 Million US Navy Contract For Propulsor Demonstration Hardware
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readBAE Systems Navy contract activity expanded this week as the U.S. Department of Defense awarded the company a $23.7 million indefinite delivery, …
- Defense Contracts
PeopleTec Wins $48M Missile Defense Agency Contract For Digital Engineering Support
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readPeopleTec Missile Defense Agency Contract Overview PeopleTec Inc. has been awarded a $48.1 million Missile Defense Agency contract to provide advanced digital …
- Global News
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry Operation To Counter Russia-China Threats In High North
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 8 minutes readNATO Activates Comprehensive Arctic Defense Mission NATO officially launched its Arctic Sentry operation on February 11, 2026, marking a significant escalation in …
- Global News
Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Grid Forcing Nationwide Blackouts On February 11
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUkraine Faces Nationwide Blackouts After Russian Strikes Ukraine is set to experience scheduled nationwide blackouts on February 11 after a series of …
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