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 Expands F-16 Sustainment Partnership With Sabena Engineering To Strengthen European Fighter Fleet Readiness
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin and Belgium based Sabena Engineering have expanded their…
Indonesia Orders Leonardo M-346F Light Fighters As Air Force Modernization Accelerates
Executive Summary: Indonesia has finalized an order for 12 Leonardo M-346F Block…
Russia Races To Deploy Yak-130M Modernized Combat Trainer Amid Military Aviation Modernization Push
Executive Summary: Russia has confirmed that three Yak-130M modernized combat trainer aircraft…
Royal Netherlands Air Force Expands NATO Air Warfare Capability With Elite Weapons Instructor Training
NATO allies are investing in advanced instructor training to improve combat readiness…
France Moves To Develop FCAS Successor As Next Generation Fighter Demonstrator Targets Early 2030s
Executive Summary: France is moving ahead with plans for a successor to…
CH-47ER Chinook Expands UK Heavy Lift Capability With Extended Range Upgrade
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom's first CH-47ER Chinook has appeared at Boeing's…
IAI Unveils Ellyon Airborne Jamming System To Expand Electronic Warfare Capability
Executive Summary: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced Ellyon, a new airborne…
U.S. Air Force Secures $343.2 Million T56 Engine Support Deal For C-130 Fleet
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force has awarded three indefinite delivery, indefinite…
RTX Secures $42.1 Million Deal For F135 Engine Sustainment Supporting Global F-35 Fleet
Executive Summary: RTX's Pratt & Whitney Military Engines business has received a…
Eurofighter Typhoon Unit Cost Exposed: Why The RAF’s EF 2000 Still Costs More Than A Squadron Of F-16s
Executive Summary: The Eurofighter Typhoon's unit cost isn't one number — it's…