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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Lockheed Martin Reports Record $194B Backlog, 6% Revenue Growth in 2025
Lockheed Martin Achieves Strong 2025 Performance Amid Defense Modernization Surge BETHESDA, Md.…
US Navy Awards $248M Contract to Data Link Solutions for Tactical Radio Systems
The U.S. Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions a $248 million contract…
U.S. Navy Funds 73.8M Radio Frequency Decoys to Shield Fighter Aircraft from Advanced Missiles
U.S. Navy Expands Radio Frequency Decoy Defenses The U.S. Navy has allocated…
Trump Escalates Iran Pressure: Nuclear Deal Ultimatum as USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Deploys to Middle East
Growing Military Pressure on Tehran President Donald Trump issued a stark warning…
Russian BM 35 Drone With Starlink Strikes F 16 Decoy at Ukraine Airfield
Russian BM 35 drone strike targets F 16 decoy in Ukraine A…
UK Assesses 26 Industry Proposals for Atlantic NET Undersea ASW Programme
UK Reviews 26 Proposals in Atlantic NET Undersea Programme The UK Ministry…
China-UK Relations Face Strain as Both Sides Signal Need for Strategic Dialogue
China-UK Relations and Strategic Dialogue China-UK relations have faced mounting strain over…
China’s PL-17 Very Long-Range Missile Revealed in Rare Close-Up Display
PL-17 Missile Emerges from Secrecy A recently surfaced photograph provides the first…
UK MPs Urged to Back Scottish Aerospace Skills at Prestwick as Industry Presses for Government Support
Scottish Aerospace Skills at Prestwick Highlighted in UK Parliamentary Hearing Industry representatives…
UK Orders Russian Cargo Vessel to Exit British Waters Amid Sanctions Enforcement
UK Orders Russian Cargo Vessel to Leave British Waters The UK ordered…