Automatic 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) …
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 & 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 …
- Aerospace & AviationAirpower Balance
RAF and US Air Force Strengthen NATO Airpower in Exercise Point Blank 26 Across England
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExercise Point Blank 26 Advances NATO Airpower Integration Exercise Point Blank 26 brought the Royal Air Force and the United States Air …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
China’s Hybrid Heavy-Lift UAV Completes First Flight, Sets New Cargo Drone Benchmark
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readChina Hybrid Heavy-Lift UAV First Flight China’s hybrid heavy-lift UAV, the YH-1000S, completed its maiden flight in southwest China, the developer said …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Opens Trent 1000XE Durability Enhancement Programme at Historic Derby Engine Site
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readTrent 1000XE Durability Enhancement Programme at Rolls-Royce Derby The Trent 1000XE durability enhancement programme was placed in focus as Rolls-Royce hosted the …
- Cyber & Space DefenseAI & Electronic Warfare
Israel and Azerbaijan Sign Artificial Intelligence MOU to Deepen Defense and Technology Cooperation
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readIsrael Azerbaijan artificial intelligence MOU cooperation took a new step forward today as Israel and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused …
- Asian Defense & SecuritySpace Assets & Satellites
US Navy Seeks Commercial Satellites for Nighttime Earth Observation, Expands Space Sensing Options
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUS Navy Seeks Commercial Satellites for Nighttime Earth Observation The US Navy is asking industry for information on commercial satellites that can …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Congress Approves $839 Billion Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 9 minutes readPentagon Secures Full-Year Funding After Brief Shutdown The U.S. Congress officially approved the fiscal year 2026 defense spending bill on February 3, …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
Lockheed Martin’s Fleet Ballistic Missile Program Marks 70 Years of U.S. Nuclear Deterrence at Sea
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readSeven Decades of Silent Strength Beneath the Waves The Fleet Ballistic Missile program celebrated a landmark 70th anniversary in February 2025, marking …
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