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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Royal Navy Pilot Wins Historic Safety Award After Saving £2.5M Drone Helicopter
A Royal Navy drone pilot has been recognized with the first aircrew…
US Approves $3 Billion F-15 Maintenance Sale to Saudi Arabia
US Approves $3 Billion F-15 Maintenance Sale to Saudi Arabia The United…
USS Gerald R. Ford Deploys to SOUTHCOM to Support Operation Southern Spear
USS Gerald R. Ford SOUTHCOM Deployment Reinforces US Naval Presence The USS…
Algeria Receives Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets: First Visual Confirmation Emerges
Algeria's Su-35 Acquisition Now Visually Confirmed A photograph published in early February…
UK Defence Exports Hit Record £20 Billion in 2025, Supporting Over 25,000 Jobs
UK Achieves Unprecedented Defence Export Performance The United Kingdom secured over £20…
RTX Raytheon Secures Five Major Pentagon Agreements to Expand Critical Missile Production
RTX Announces Historic Production Expansion Under Pentagon Framework Agreements Raytheon, an RTX…
F/A 18 Fires AARGM ER Missile in U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare Test at Point Mugu
F A 18 Launches AARGM ER Missile in Navy Test An F…
UK Weighs Expanded Underwater Protection for Naval Bases
UK Explores Stronger Underwater Protection for Naval Bases Britain is reviewing options…
China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter Makes Public Debut at Singapore Airshow 2026
China Reveals Advanced J-35A Stealth Fighter Platform China's state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation…
Royal Marines Intensify Arctic Training Ahead of Major NATO Cold Response 2026 Exercise
UK Commandos Sharpen Arctic Warfare Skills Royal Marines have significantly ramped up…