â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º DARPA’s LongShot program aims to launch uncrewed X-68A vehicles from crewed aircraft to extend strike …
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.
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
UK’s First Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow Nears Sea Trials After Major Build Progress
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º New imagery shows HMS Glasgow’s hull and superstructure largely complete as outfitting advances at the …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
Denmark Evacuates Sailor From US Attack Submarine Off Greenland In Arctic Medical Operation
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Denmark evacuated a sailor from a U.S. Navy attack submarine operating off Greenland. â–º The …
- Defense Contracts
Oshkosh Wins 16.9M Contract To Deliver NMESIS Anti Ship Missile Launchers For U.S. Marines
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Oshkosh Defense awarded 16.9 million contract to deliver additional NMESIS anti ship missile launchers. â–º …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Wins Contract to Deliver Advanced C-130J Training Devices to Royal Australian Air Force
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US Foreign Military Sale contract to provide advanced C-130J …
- Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
US F-22 Raptors Spotted In UK Signal Potential Shift In Middle East Airpower Posture
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º US F-22 Raptors were recently sighted operating from RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. â–º …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
UK Joins European Push For Low Cost Air Defence Weapons To Counter Drone Threats
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º United Kingdom joins European initiative focused on low cost air defence weapons. â–º Effort aims …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
Israel’s 5,000 Ballistic Missile Threat And What It Means For U.S. Missile Defense In The Gulf
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Israeli officials assess Iran could possess up to 5,000 ballistic missiles by 2027. â–º Iran …
- Military & OrdnanceHypersonic Weapons
China’s YKJ-1000 Hypersonic Missile Exposes a Critical Cost Crisis in U.S. Missile Defense
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 10 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º China’s Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology unveiled the YKJ-1000 hypersonic glide missile in late November 2025, …
- Defense Contracts
Kongsberg Secures NOK 410 Million Contract To Upgrade Skjold-Class Corvettes Radar And Sensors
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Kongsberg awarded NOK 410 million contract by NDMA to upgrade Skjold-Class corvettes radar and sensors. …
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