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 Secures Massive Ukraine Drone Deal As British Firms Ramp Up Production Capacity
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has confirmed that the majority of funding…
US Army Awards $48.6 Million Agentic Auditor AI Contract to Groundswell for Pentagon Audit Modernization
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army has awarded Groundswell Corp. a $48.6 million…
US Air Force Moves To Fix KC-46 Tanker As Boeing Nears Long Delayed Refueling System Upgrade
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force says it is confident Boeing has…
U.S. Navy Races To Deploy Advanced Underwater Drones Amid Rising Russian Submarine Activity In Baltic Sea
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy has demonstrated advanced underwater drone capabilities designed…
US Approves $1.98 Billion Anduril Counter-Drone Deal For Kuwait
Executive Summary: The United States has approved a potential $1.98 billion Foreign…
U.S. Air Force Trains A-10C Thunderbolt II To Counter Modern Air Defenses While Delivering Precision Strikes
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is training A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft…
General Atomics Unveils Do228 NXT To Expand Multirole Aviation Capability
Executive Summary: General Atomics AeroTec Systems has officially unveiled the Do228 NXT,…
Germany Moves To End FCAS Fighter Jet Program As France-Germany Industrial Dispute Deepens
Executive Summary: Germany and France have effectively terminated development of the fighter…
Russia Moves To Advance Su-75 Checkmate As Prototype Construction Begins
Executive Summary: Russia has confirmed that construction of the first flyable prototype…
Airbus Unveils U145 Autonomous Helicopter To Expand Military Cargo And Multi Mission Operations
Executive Summary: Airbus Helicopters has introduced the U145, an autonomous and uncrewed…