RTX Announces Historic Production Expansion Under Pentagon Framework Agreements Raytheon, an RTX business, entered into five landmark framework agreements with the U.S. …
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.
- Military & OrdnanceConventional Weapons & Modernization
F/A 18 Fires AARGM ER Missile in U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare Test at Point Mugu
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readF A 18 Launches AARGM ER Missile in Navy Test An F A 18 aircraft has successfully launched an Advanced Anti Radiation …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
UK Weighs Expanded Underwater Protection for Naval Bases
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK Explores Stronger Underwater Protection for Naval Bases Britain is reviewing options to strengthen underwater protection for naval bases and ports as …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter Makes Public Debut at Singapore Airshow 2026
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readChina Reveals Advanced J-35A Stealth Fighter Platform China’s state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled a detailed scale model of the …
- Global News
Royal Marines Intensify Arctic Training Ahead of Major NATO Cold Response 2026 Exercise
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 8 minutes readUK Commandos Sharpen Arctic Warfare Skills Royal Marines have significantly ramped up Arctic operations in Northern Norway as approximately 1,500 UK commandos …
- Global News
Russia Warns It Will Respond Militarily if US Deploys Weapons in Greenland
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readRussia Warns It Will Respond Militarily if US Deploys Weapons in Greenland Russia has said it will take military and technical countermeasures …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Russia Begins Delivering Mi‑28NE Havoc Attack Helicopters to Iran, First Units Spotted in Tehran
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readIran Receives First Russian Mi‑28NE Attack Helicopter Iran has begun receiving Russian‑built Mi‑28NE Havoc attack helicopters, with the first example confirmed in …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Singapore, Airbus Secure Full Certification of Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling on A330 MRTT, World First
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readAutomatic Air-to-Air Refueling Now Fully Certified on A330 MRTT Airbus and Singapore have achieved full certification for the automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Indonesia, Leonardo Sign Letter of Intent for M-346 F Block 20 for Air Force Training and Light Combat
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readIndonesia Signs LOI With Leonardo for M-346 F Block 20 Indonesia and Italian defense company Leonardo have signed a Letter of Intent …
- Global News
Lockheed Martin Spotlights Advanced Defense Technology and Saudi Industrial Partnership at Riyadh World Defense Show 2026
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readLockheed Martin Brings Advanced Defense Technology to World Defense Show 2026 Lockheed Martin will present advanced defense technology and expanded Saudi partnerships …
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