Marichka underwater drone marks a new phase in Ukraine’s naval warfare strategy Ukraine has unveiled the Marichka underwater drone, a domestically produced …
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
UK Assumes Command of NATO Special Ops Reaction Force, Boosting Alliance Readiness
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readThe United Kingdom has completed preparations to lead NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component, marking a key milestone in alliance rapid …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Kongsberg Maritime to Spin Off as Independent Company in Major Norwegian Defense Restructuring
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readKongsberg Maritime Spin Off Marks Strategic Shift for Norwegian Defense Industry Kongsberg Maritime spin off plans signal a major structural change within …
- Global News
UK Army Moves to Field Watchkeeper Replacement in 2026 Under Project Corvus
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readBritish Army Confirms Watchkeeper Replacement Under Project Corvus The UK Army will replace its ageing Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system with a modern …
- Defense Contracts
UK Awards 40-Million-Pound Sonobuoy Contract to Boost Royal Navy Merlin ASW Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK Sonobuoy Contract for Royal Navy Merlin Anti-Sub Force The UK sonobuoy contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence will see Ultra …
- Defense Contracts
Norway Awards $922M Contract for South Korean Chunmoo Rocket Launchers
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readNorway Acquires Advanced Korean Rocket Artillery in Major Defense Deal The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has awarded Hanwha Aerospace a $922 million …
- Global News
US Defense Firms Boost Capital Spending After Trump Calls for Faster Arms Deliveries
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUS Defense Firms Boost Capital Spending After Trump Calls for Faster Arms Deliveries Major US defense firms are increasing capital investment in …
- Global News
UK Helicopter Procurement Delay Threatens Industrial Base and Sovereign Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK Helicopter Delay Raises Industrial Base Concerns The long-running procurement delay for the UK New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme has prompted warnings …
- Defense Contracts
Raytheon Wins DARPA Contract to Develop Maritime Defense System Against Drone Threats
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readRaytheon Secures DARPA Contract for Next-Generation Maritime Defense Technology Raytheon, an RTX business, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects …
- Naval & Maritime
France Offers Greece Three More Kimon-Class Frigates After U.S. Constellation Setback
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readFrance Proposes Three More Kimon-Class Frigates to Greece After U.S. Constellation Program Collapse France has offered Greece the chance to build three …
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