â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Kongsberg awarded NOK 410 million contract by NDMA to upgrade Skjold-Class corvettes radar and sensors. …
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.
- Global News
Trump Orders Pentagon To Release UFO And UAP Files, Citing “Tremendous Public Interest”
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º President Trump announced on February 19, 2026, via Truth Social that he is directing Defense …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Italy Considers Adding 100,000 Personnel To Armed Forces In Major Force Expansion Plan
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Italy is considering adding up to 100,000 personnel to its armed forces, according to a …
- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
North Korea Showcases 600 mm Multiple Rocket Launchers In Major Firepower Display
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º North Korea publicly displayed its 600 mm multiple rocket launchers in new state media footage. …
- Defense Contracts
Austal Wins Contract To Build Australia New Heavy Landing Craft Fleet
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Austal selected to design and build Australia new Heavy Landing Craft fleet for the Army. …
- Asian Defense & Security
Russia-North Korea Nuclear Quid Pro Quo: Experts Warn Moscow May Share Submarine Secrets With Pyongyang
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º North Korea has suffered approximately 6,000 casualties fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, according to …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
US Navy Orders 123 E 2D Hawkeye Intercom Systems In 10 Million Upgrade To Strengthen Carrier Air Defense
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º US Navy awards approximately 10 million contract for 123 E 2D Hawkeye intercom systems. â–º …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
US Defense Cybersecurity Rules Raise Barrier For Small Contractors As Pentagon Tightens CMMC Enforcement
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º US defense cybersecurity rules under CMMC will soon be mandatory for most Pentagon contracts. â–º …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney XA103 NGAP Engine Revealed For Boeing F-47 Fighter
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Pratt & Whitney unveiled new images of the XA103 adaptive cycle engine for NGAP. â–º …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Australia, Philippines, United States Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity In Philippine EEZ
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Australia, the Philippines, and the United States conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity inside the Philippine …
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