â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Airbus unveiled two advanced rotorcraft concepts focused on NATO future airpower requirements. â–º Designs emphasize …
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.
- Defense Contracts
GE Aerospace And Kratos Win US Air Force Award To Design Engine For Expendable Drone Systems
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º GE Aerospace and Kratos won a US Air Force award to design an expendable unmanned …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Indian Navy Commissions INS Anjadip, Boosting Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Fleet
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º INS Anjadip commissioned on 27 February 2026 at Chennai Port under Eastern Naval Command. â–º …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
HÜRJET Test Flights Over Antalya Bay Set To Include Supersonic Runs Through March 16
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º HÜRJET test flights will run from February 23, 2026, through March 16, 2026, over Antalya …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
How the B-21 Raider Production Surge Reshapes U.S. Long-Range Strike Strategy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman signed a deal on February 23, 2026 at …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program Advances Through Deliberate Weapons Integration Strategy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º The U.S. Air Force is advancing the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program through a phased weapons …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
Turkish Submarine TCG 1. İnönü Joins NATO Dynamic Manta 2026 Off Italy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º TCG 1. İnönü submarine will participate in NATO Dynamic Manta 2026 off Sicily. â–º Exercise …
- Middle East Defense & Security
Russian Delivery Of Six Mi-28NE Helicopters Strengthens Iran Rotary Strike Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Russia has reportedly delivered six Mi-28NE attack helicopters to Iran. â–º The Mi-28NE is the …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
US Ambassador Urges Portugal To Buy F-35 Fighter Jets, Join Top Tier Air Forces
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º The US ambassador to Portugal publicly urged Lisbon to consider acquiring F-35 fighter jets. â–º …
- Defense Contracts
US Air Force Awards $32.9M Common Modular Software Defined Radio Contract Modification
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º $32,901,795 contract modification awarded to Integrated Solutions for Systems. â–º Total Common Modular Software Defined …
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