â– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Germany is weighing an additional order of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, according to Bloomberg. …
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
Spain Evaluating Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet, Israeli Media Reports Growing European Interest
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that Spain is evaluating the Turkish KAAN fighter jet as part …
- Middle East Defense & Security
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure In Southern Lebanon Overnight
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º The Israel Defense Forces conducted overnight strikes in southern Lebanon. â–º Targets included weapon storage …
- Cyber & Space DefenseSpace Assets & Satellites
Blue Ring Cislunar Mission Vehicle To Deliver 3,500 Kg Payloads To Lagrange Points And Low Lunar Orbit
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Blue Ring cislunar mission vehicle delivers up to 3,500 kg of hosted and deployable payloads …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
How Denmark’s New Long-Range Drone Squadron Reshapes Nordic Security Strategy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Denmark is establishing a new long-range drone squadron within the Royal Danish Air Force. â–º …
- Global News
Italy Approves Production Start At Rheinmetall Sardinia Defense Plant
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Italy approved production start at Rheinmetall’s Sardinia defense plant. â–º Approval followed confirmation that the …
- Military & OrdnanceTanks & Armored Vehicles
Bangladesh Army Receives New Batch Of Chinese VT-5 Light Tanks, Fleet Rises To 44
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Bangladesh Army has received a new batch of Chinese VT-5 light tanks. â–º The total …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Poland Bans Chinese Made Vehicles From Military Facilities Over Security Concerns
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º Poland has banned Chinese made vehicles from entering military facilities. â–º The Polish Army cited …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
HMS Albion Used To Prepare HMS Bulwark For Handover As Royal Navy Reshapes Amphibious Fleet
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º HMS Albion is being used to support HMS Bulwark’s preparation for handover. â–º Both vessels …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
KAAN-1 Prototype Set For First True Flight Test In May Or June
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readâ– KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE â–º KAAN-1 prototype planned to make its first flight in May or June. â–º Aircraft expected …
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