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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Sweden and Denmark Fund Tridon Mk2 Air Defense Guns for Ukraine
The Tridon Mk2 air defense system will be supplied to Ukraine under…
India Successfully Flight Tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology for Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
India Demonstrates SFDR Technology in Flight Test India’s Defence Research and Development…
US Navy F-35 Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea
US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier On February 3, 2026,…
France Launches SCALP Mk2 Cruise Missile Development to Strengthen Long-Range Precision Strike
France has officially launched development of the SCALP Mk2 cruise missile, marking…
Russia Launches 521 Air Attack Assets in Major Strike on Ukraine Infrastructure
Russia Ukraine air attack operations intensified overnight on February 3, as Russian…
Germany Unveils $41 Billion Military Space Program with Laser Systems and Satellite Constellation
Germany Commits €35 Billion to Military Space Capabilities Germany has announced plans…
Singapore Airshow 2026: Singapore to Acquire Saab Giraffe 1X Radar for Short-Range Air Defense
Singapore Giraffe 1X Radar Acquisition Confirmed Singapore has confirmed plans to acquire…
US Delivers Fourth C-130H to Tunisian Air Force to Boost Airlift Capability
US Delivers Fourth C-130 to Tunisian Air Force The United States delivered…
US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf Loitering Munition for Marine Corps Precision Strike
US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf Loitering Munition for Marine Corps Precision…
Norway Considers Cutting Type 26 Frigate Purchase in Defence Plan
Norway May Cut Type 26 Frigate Purchase as Costs Rise Norway is…