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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U.S. Army Moves To Expand Counter-UAS Marketplace As NATO Allies Accelerate Drone Defense Cooperation
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army and a group of NATO allies signed…
Saab Expands Counter-Drone Surveillance Capability With Danish Order For Giraffe 1X Radars
Executive Summary: Denmark has placed a permanent order for Saab's Giraffe 1X…
UK Navigation System Expands UGV Capability In GPS-Denied Environments
Executive Summary: British defense technology company Roke is advancing a navigation capability…
Shield AI Moves To Expand X-BAT Drone Support In Poland As NATO Accelerates Unmanned Warfare Investments
Executive Summary: Poland could become a key European support hub for Shield…
Europe Races To Deploy Wingman Aircraft Amid Rising Demand For AI-Powered Air Combat Systems
Executive Summary: Europe is accelerating development of AI-enabled wingman aircraft, also known…
US Air Force Faces Critical Test Fleet Loss As B-52 Bomber Crashes During Edwards Mission
Executive Summary: A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff…
Headline: Thales Unveils LGR275 PROXY Rocket To Counter Drone Threats With Low Cost Precision Intercepts
Executive Summary: Thales has unveiled the LGR275 PROXY, a new 70mm laser…
British Army Races To Deploy Combat Drones Amid Rising Russian Border Tensions
British forces are testing new drone warfare tactics just miles from Russia…
NASA Moves Toward Quiet Supersonic Flight As X-59 Reaches Mach 1.4 and 55,000 Feet
Executive Summary: NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft has successfully reached Mach 1.4 and…
UK Moves To Deepen Japan Tech Alliance As GCAP Fighter Jet Program Advances
A new UK-Japan partnership worth $24 billion places the GCAP fighter jet…