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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UK Races To Deploy Autonomous Fighter Jet Demonstrator Amid Push For AI Powered Air Combat
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has confirmed that an autonomous fighter jet…
UK Moves To Upgrade Typhoon Fighter Jets As Europe Accelerates Air Combat Modernization
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has outlined a multi billion pound modernization…
Top 10 Helicopter In The World: The Most Powerful Military Rotorcraft Ranked
Executive Summary: Modern military helicopters remain indispensable despite the growth of drones…
Inside the Modern Attack Helicopter: How the US Army Upgraded from the AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter to the Advanced AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter Standard
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army's transition from the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter…
Pentagon Races To Deploy Low Cost MQ-9A Successor Amid Rising Threats
Executive Summary: The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has launched a new effort…
Federal Contracting Awarded $54.8 Million Contract to Build B-21 Raider Alert Apron Shelters at Ellsworth AFB
¦ Key Takeaways Federal Contracting received a $54.8 million firm fixed price…
Lockheed Martin Wins $502 Million AH-64 Apache M-TADS/PNVS Support Contract Through 2031
¦ Key Takeaways Lockheed Martin received a $502.38 million U.S. Army contract…
F-35A vs. KF-21 Boramae: Inside the Stealth Gap Splitting Asia’s Skies
Executive Summary: South Korea's KF-21 Boramae rolled off the production line in…
Denmark Acquires Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Strengthen Arctic and North Atlantic Surveillance
Executive Summary: The Danish Ministry of Defence confirmed the acquisition of two…
China Expands Y 20B Transport Aircraft Fleet To Strengthen Strategic Airlift Capability
Executive Summary: China is continuing to expand its fleet of Y 20B…