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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US Space Force Awards Boeing $2 Billion Contract for MUOS Satellite Life Extension
Executive Summary: The U.S. Space Force has awarded The Boeing Company a…
Poland Moves To Support Ukraine’s F 16 And MiG 29 Fleets With Expanded Fighter Jet Repair Capability
Executive Summary: Poland's state owned defense group, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), is…
IAG Unveils Next Generation Armored Vehicles To Strengthen Battlefield Protection Against Modern Combat Threats
Executive Summary: International Armored Group (IAG) has introduced a new generation of…
UK Carrier Strike Group Expands NATO Maritime Capability In Arctic Under Arctic Sentry Mission
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince…
Royal Navy Moves To Replace Wildcat Helicopters With Drones As UK Accelerates Shift To Autonomous Warfare
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom is preparing to replace Royal Navy Wildcat…
Dassault Moves To Reassess Eurodrone Program As Fresh Dispute With Airbus Emerges
Executive Summary: Dassault Aviation has confirmed a renewed disagreement with Airbus over…
UK Moves To Replace Red Arrows Hawk Jets With New British Jet Trainer System
Executive Summary: The UK government has confirmed that the Royal Air Force's…
UK Moves To Invest More Than $8 Billion In GCAP Fighter Program As Next Generation Air Combat Development Accelerates
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has committed more than £6 billion (over…
Saab Secures $2.6 Billion Contract To Deliver 16 Gripen E Fighter Jets For Ukraine
Executive Summary: Sweden has placed an order with Saab for 16 Gripen…
Top 5 Russian Fighter Jets That Still Command Global Respect in 2026
Executive Summary: Russia fields one of the most diverse fighter inventories on…