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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Raytheon Secures $59M U.S. Navy Contract for SM-2 and SM-6 Support in FMS Deal
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $58.99 million contract modification to…
Raytheon Secures $476.5M Tomahawk Missile Modernization Contract for U.S. Navy
Raytheon has secured a major Tomahawk missile modernization contract as the U.S.…
Trump Says US Is Only Power Able to Secure Greenland, Cites World War II Precedent
Trump Greenland security claim returned to the spotlight this week after former…
Turkish Navy Deploys TCG Anadolu Task Group to Lead NATO Amphibious Command from Mediterranean to Baltic
The Turkish Navy has launched a major deployment of its Anadolu Task…
Over 87% of UK Defence Equipment Spending Goes to Domestic Industry
UK Defence Equipment Spending Focuses on British Industry The United Kingdom Ministry…
Gulf Warships Converge on Doha Port for DIMDEX 2026 Naval Showcase
Gulf Warships Arrive in Doha for DIMDEX 2026 Four warships from Gulf…
NATO Launches Steadfast Dart, Largest 2026 Exercise in Central Europe With 10,000 Forces
NATO Steadfast Dart Begins in Central Europe NATO has launched its largest…
US Approves 2.3 Billion Dollar P 8A Poseidon Sale to Replace Singapore Maritime Patrol Fleet
US Approves P 8A Poseidon Sale to Singapore The US government has…
Sweden Leads NATO Icelandic Air Policing Mission for First Time With Gripen Deployment
Sweden Leads NATO Icelandic Air Policing Mission for First Time Sweden will…
rump’s Greenland Push Meets European Resistance at Davos as NATO Strains
Trump’s Greenland Push Draws Tough Reception at Davos U.S. President Donald Trump…