Daniel Mercer / Defense & Aerospace Analyst
Daniel Mercer is a defense and aerospace analyst at TheDefenseWatch.com covering military aviation, aerospace technology, unmanned systems, air warfare, and defense procurement. His reporting uses official documents, government and military statements, company announcements, and other public sources.
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Morocco Deploys FREMM Frigate Mohammed VI to Escort French Carrier in ORION 2026 Naval Exercise
Moroccan FREMM Frigate Mohammed VI Joins French Carrier in ORION 2026 The…
Poland Introduces WARMATE TL-R: First Fully Vehicle-Integrated Reconnaissance Drone System for Artillery Units
Poland Advances Artillery Reconnaissance Capabilities The Polish Armed Forces have introduced the…
US Expands Air Defence and Cruise Missile Production in Major Pentagon Deal
US Expands Air Defence and Cruise Missile Production in Major Pentagon Deal…
Pakistan Unveils SMASH Hypersonic Missile System at World Defense Show 2026
Pakistan Introduces Advanced Hypersonic Strike Capability Pakistan's Global Industrial & Defence Solutions…
Saab Moves to Build 36 Gripen E/F Fighters Per Year as Brazil Line Nears First Delivery
Saab Gripen E/F Production Ramps With Brazil Assembly Line Saab’s target to…
U.S. Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Weapons Testing, Covering Tracks with Decoupling Methods
Breaking: State Department Reveals Chinese Nuclear Testing Activities The U.S. government has…
RFA Tidespring Completes Record 291-Day Mission Supporting UK Carrier Strike Group
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tanker Returns Home After Record Deployment RFA Tidespring sailed…
Canada Begins Delivering AIM Missiles to Ukraine to Strengthen Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks
Canada Begins Delivering AIM Missiles to Ukraine to Strengthen Air Defense Canada…
Advanced French Warship Makes Rare Visit to Glasgow
French Navy Aquitaine Arrives in Glasgow for Routine Port Visit The French…
Ukraine Downs Russian Shahed Drone Armed With Rear-Facing Missile
Ukraine Downs Russian Shahed Drone With Rear-Mounted Missile Ukraine has shot down…