Canada Reviews Major F-35 Purchase as U.S. Relations Deteriorate Canada is actively reevaluating its planned purchase of F-35A Lightning II fighters, with …
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.
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Taiwan and Kratos Confirm Successful Test of Mighty Hornet IV Attack Drone, Targeting China Threat
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readTaiwan and Kratos Complete Jet-Powered Attack Drone Test Taiwan has successfully tested the jet-powered Mighty Hornet IV attack drone as part of …
- Cyber & Space DefenseCyber Warfare
Russian-Aligned Hacktivists Step Up Cyber Attacks on UK Online Services, NCSC Warns
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readRussian Hacktivists Target UK Online Services, NCSC Issues Warning The UK National Cyber Security Centre says Russian-aligned hacktivist groups are actively targeting …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
US Marines to Arm AH-1Z Viper Helicopters with Long-Range Strike Weapons
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readMarines Equip Viper Helicopters with Long-Range Strike Weapons The US Marine Corps is moving to arm its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters with …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
US and China Opt Out of Military AI Governance Declaration at Spain Summit
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readMajor Defense Powers Decline AI Governance Commitment The United States and China declined to sign a joint declaration on governing artificial intelligence …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin wins 47.7 million contract modification for F 35 ALIS to ODIN modernization
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readLockheed Martin has received a 47.7 million dollar contract modification to continue work on F 35 ALIS and ODIN modernization, reinforcing long …
- Defense Contracts
Iron Legion JV wins $265M USSOCOM intelligence support contract through 2036
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readIron Legion JV awarded USSOCOM intelligence support contract Iron Legion JV has been awarded a $265 million USSOCOM intelligence support contract, marking …
- Defense Contracts
Raytheon Secures Major Pentagon Deal to Expand Tomahawk and Critical Missile Production Through 2033
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readRaytheon Secures Landmark Deal to Expand U.S. Missile Production RTX’s Raytheon division announced five framework agreements with the Pentagon on February 4, …
- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
Air Force ERAM Cruise Missile Completes Live-Fire Test in Record Time
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readAir Force Demonstrates Rapid Cruise Missile Development With ERAM Test The U.S. Air Force has successfully conducted a live-warhead test of the …
- Global News
US Army Deploys HIMARS in Lithuania with Live Fires to Strengthen NATO Eastern Flank
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUS and Lithuanian forces completed a HIMARS live-fire exercise in Lithuania, reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank with long-range precision fires and joint training. …
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