Russia Reports Record Arms Sales Amid Global Isolation Russia earned over $15 billion from arms exports in 2025, supplying military equipment to …
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.
- Middle East Defense & Security
US Strengthens Middle East Air Defenses Ahead of Potential Iran Strike: Pentagon Prepares Strategic Military Response
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readEscalating Military Posture in Strategic Theater The US Middle East air defenses are undergoing significant reinforcement as the Pentagon positions advanced missile …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin Secures $328.5M Contract to Deliver Advanced Infrared Sensors to Taiwan Air Force
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readU.S. Awards Major Infrared Sensor Contract to Strengthen Taiwan Air Defense The United States government has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Ukraine Unveils Marichka Underwater Drone With 1000 km Range and Heavy Strike Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readMarichka underwater drone marks a new phase in Ukraine’s naval warfare strategy Ukraine has unveiled the Marichka underwater drone, a domestically produced …
- 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 …
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