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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RAF Rivet Joint Expands NATO Intelligence Capability In Norwegian Fjords
Executive Summary: The RAF Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft has deployed to Norway…
SpaceX Secures Record $75 Billion IPO As Commercial Space Race Accelerates
Executive Summary: SpaceX has completed the largest initial public offering in U.S.…
Lockheed Martin Secures Funding For 11 F-35 Fighters As Foreign Customer Remains Undisclosed
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for…
L3Harris Secures $106 Million Deal For VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Systems
Executive Summary: L3Harris Technologies has received a U.S. Army order worth up…
Boeing Unveils MQ-28 Ghost Bat Upgrade To Expand Combat Reach And Counter Emerging Air Threats
Executive Summary: Boeing has unveiled a significantly upgraded MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative…
Airbus Unveils U760 Ravenstorm Combat Drone To Expand European Air Power At ILA Berlin
Executive Summary: Airbus has unveiled its most comprehensive military drone portfolio to…
Embraer Moves To Deepen Saab Partnership As Europe’s Fighter Jet Landscape Shifts
Executive Summary: Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has confirmed it has no plans…
Airbus Moves To Partner With Saab As Franco-German FCAS Fighter Program Unravels
Executive Summary: Airbus is increasingly looking toward Saab as a potential strategic…
Denmark F35 Fleet Costs Rise by 2 Point 2 Billion as Audit Flags Budget Pressure on Lockheed Martin Program
Executive Summary: Denmark’s F35 procurement program has exceeded initial cost estimates by…
Diehl Defence Unveils IRIS-T SLS MK 4 To Counter Emerging Short-Range Air Threats
Executive Summary: German defense company Diehl Defence has introduced the IRIS-T SLS…