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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NATO Moves To Acquire Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft As Alliance Modernizes Airborne Surveillance
Executive Summary: NATO has selected Saab's GlobalEye as its preferred next generation…
Anduril And PGZ Move To Produce Barracuda 500M Cruise Missiles In Poland As NATO Strengthens Eastern Flank
Executive Summary: Anduril Industries and Poland's state owned defense group PGZ have…
UK Moves To Advance Tempest Demonstrator As Key Flight Testing Targets Mid 2028
Executive Summary: The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Tempest…
Thales Moves To Acquire Controlling Stake In Exail As Safran Ends Acquisition Talks
Executive Summary: Thales has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in French…
U.S. Air Force Expands B-1B Lancer Maritime Strike Capability With LRASM Integration Validation
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force has completed a key ground validation…
UK Moves To Expand F 35 Fleet As Defence Investment Plan Introduces First F 35A Fighters
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has confirmed that its next procurement of…
UK Faces Renewed Russian Cyber Assault as Hackers Steal Government Login Credentials
Executive Summary: Russian hackers linked to GRU military intelligence have stolen British…
UK, Italy, Japan Award $6.1 Billion Contract to Advance GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter
Executive Summary: Britain, Italy, and Japan awarded a £4.6 billion ($6.14 billion)…
Dassault Questions Eurodrone Relevance Amid High-Intensity Warfare Threats
Executive Summary: Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier stated on July 1, 2026,…
Iron Dome Explained: Inside Israel’s $100,000-a-Shot Answer to $300 Rockets
Executive Summary: Iron Dome is Israel's short-range air defense system, built by…