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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China Militarizes Antelope Reef in South China Sea Expansion
China Advances South China Sea Militarization With Antelope Reef Development Satellite imagery…
Northrop Grumman Integrates Viper EW and SABR Radar for Next-Gen F-16 Protection
Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite has been fully paired with…
AFCENT Launches Multi-Day Combat Airpower Readiness Exercise Across CENTCOM Region
Air Forces Central Validates Combat Readiness Through Regional Exercise Ninth Air Force…
US Navy Test Squadron VX-9 Flies USAF F-35A in First Public Cross-Service Operation
US Navy Test Squadron VX-9 Flies USAF F-35A Lightning II The US…
NATO Forces Build Up in Germany Ahead of Steadfast Dart 2026 Exercise
NATO forces build up in Germany as troops and equipment arrive ahead…
China’s J-10C Fighter Jet Set for First Singapore Airshow Flight With PLA Aerobatic Team
China’s J-10C Fighter Jet to Debut at Singapore Airshow China’s J-10C fighter…
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as US Signals Reduced Role on Korean Peninsula
North Korea ballistic missiles were launched toward the Sea of Japan on…
US Marines Launch V-BAT Drone From Warship at Night to Boost Shipboard ISR
US Marines Test V-BAT Drone From Warship in Nighttime Intelligence Operations The…
US Warns It Could Send Fighter Jets Into Canadian Airspace if F-35 Deal Collapses
US Warns It Could Send Fighter Jets Into Canadian Airspace if F-35…
UK MOD Launches Defence Office for Small Business Growth to Boost SME Contract Access
UK MOD Launches Defence Office for Small Business Growth to Boost SME…