Israeli Defense Procurement Failures Detailed in State Probe A state investigation into the so-called Submarine Affair has found systemic failures in Israeli …
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.
- Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
US Weighs Iran Blockade as Alternative to Direct Strike, Experts Say
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readUS Iran Blockade Option Takes Shape in Strategic Debate The US Iran blockade option is emerging as a serious alternative to a …
- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
Germany Expands Meteor Missile Arsenal as European Air Defense Modernization Accelerates
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readGermany Strengthens Air Combat Capability with New Meteor Missile Procurement Germany has placed a new order with European defense manufacturer MBDA for …
- Cyber & Space DefenseSpace Assets & Satellites
Space Force Preps for Major FY27 Budget Increase and Personnel Expansion
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readSpace Force Leadership Outlines Ambitious Growth Strategy for Fiscal Year 2027 Space Force FY27 budget increase discussions are accelerating as service leaders …
- Global News
The Weapons the U.S. Could Employ in Any New Strike on Iran
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readStandoff Missiles Would Likely Lead Any Strike Package In any hypothetical U.S. military strike on Iran, the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
NASA Expands F-15 Research Fleet as Legacy Eagles Find New Life in Test Programs
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readNASA Bolsters Flight Test Capabilities With Retired Air National Guard F-15s NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center has added two retired U.S. Air …
- Global News
US Tomahawk Missile Strike Options Against Iran Highlight Shift Toward Long Range Naval Power
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUS Tomahawk Missile Strike Options Against Iran US Tomahawk missile strike options against Iran are drawing renewed attention as regional tensions persist …
- Global News
IDF Conducts Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Operatives and Infrastructure Across Lebanon
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readIsraeli Military Says Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Operatives and Infrastructure The Israel Defense Forces carried out a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon …
- Global News
Trump Says US Used Secret Weapon Called Discombobulator in Maduro Raid, Details Sparse
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readPresident Donald Trump said the United States used a classified weapon he called the Discombobulator during the January 3 Caracas operation that …
- Global News
U.S. Air Force Dragon Shield Exercise Tests U-2 Spy Plane Rapid Launch Capabilities Under Combat Conditions
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readAir Force Evaluates High-Altitude Intelligence Platform Combat Readiness The U.S. Air Force recently completed the Dragon Shield exercise at Beale Air Force …
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