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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UK MoD Says Gurkha Pensions Match British Troops, Rejects Parity Push
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) says pensions for Gurkha veterans already…
Japan Deploys U.S.-Made F-35B Fighter Jets in First Operational Service
Japan Deploys F-35B Fighter Jets in First Operational Service Japan has officially…
UK Deploys Six RAF F-35B Stealth Fighters to Cyprus Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
UK Positions Advanced Stealth Capability in Eastern Mediterranean The United Kingdom has…
Trump Executive Order Restricts Defense Contractor Dividends and CEO Pay, Sparking Investor Concerns
White House Imposes New Financial Restrictions on Defense Industry President Donald Trump…
Danish F-35A Fighters Show Arctic Combat Capability in Extreme Cold During NORAD Operations
Danish F-35A Arctic Combat Capability Tested Under NORAD Royal Danish Air Force…
General Atomics Awarded 43.3 Million Contract for French Carrier EMALS and AAG Development
General Atomics has received a 43.3 million contract modification to continue development…
Northrop Grumman wins 198 million dollar E 2D Advanced Hawkeye support order for US Navy and Japan
E 2D Advanced Hawkeye contract strengthens fleet radar readiness The E 2D…
UK Ministry of Defence to Award BAE Systems Archer Artillery Support Contract
Archer Artillery Support Contract to Be Awarded to BAE Systems The UK…
Russia Restarts SR-2M Production to Sustain Compact Armor-Piercing Firepower
Russia Restarts SR-2M Production to Support Infantry Firepower Russia has restarted production…
Russia Space Forces Launch Military Satellites on Soyuz-2.1b from Plesetsk
Russia Space Forces Launch Military Satellites on Soyuz-2.1b Russian Space Forces successfully…