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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Saab And Embraer Move To Expand Gripen Production In Brazil With Framework For 20 Additional Fighter Aircraft
Executive Summary: Saab and Embraer have signed a Heads of Agreement establishing…
BAE Systems, Boeing, And Saab Move To Deliver UK T-7 Pilot Training System With Local Final Assembly Plan
Executive Summary: BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have signed a teaming agreement…
Gripen Production Expands In Brazil As Saab And Embraer Move To Boost Global Fighter Delivery Capacity
Executive Summary: Saab and Embraer have signed a Heads of Agreement establishing…
FAA Moves To Accelerate Air Taxis And Supersonic Flight As U.S. Pushes Next Generation Aviation
Executive Summary: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accelerating efforts to…
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Races To Expand TJ150 Engine Production With 3D Printed Turbine Technology
Executive Summary: RTX's Pratt & Whitney has successfully tested a 3D printed…
Leonardo Unveils GCAP Technologies, Counter Drone And Michelangelo Dome Systems To Counter Emerging Multi Domain Threats
Executive Summary: Leonardo used the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to showcase its…
MQ-9B Drone Family Set To Gain Stealth Strike Missile Capability For Long Range Precision Missions
Executive Summary: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is advancing a stealth strike missile…
Anduril And Archer Unveil Autonomous VTOL Platform To Expand Defense And Commercial Air Mobility Capabilities
Executive Summary: Anduril Industries and Archer Aviation have unveiled a jointly developed…
Farnborough Airshow 2026 Shifts Toward Defense As Global Conflicts Drive Military Spending
Executive Summary: The Farnborough Airshow 2026 has opened with defense technology sharing…
Australia Moves To Replace Hawk Trainer Fleet As Pilot Training Demands Grow
Executive Summary: Australia is advancing plans to replace its aging Hawk 127…