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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Boeing Awarded $21.6M MQ-25A Contract To Advance Critical Cybersecurity Certification
Executive Summary: Boeing has received a $21.6 million contract modification from the…
Northrop Grumman Secures $61.3 Million Contract to Modernize EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Systems
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $61.3 million contract…
DLA Awards $24 Million Medical Air Freight Contract to Delta, UPS and Cargo Operators for Military Healthcare Logistics
Executive Summary: The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a shared $24 million contract…
The 6th Generation Fighter Jet Race Is Now a Three-Way Sprint — And the Gaps Are Widening Fast
Executive Summary: The world's first sixth-generation fighter jets have moved from classified…
Ukraine and Denmark Advance Talks on Drone Procurement Localised Production and Anti Ballistic Defence Cooperation
Executive Summary: Ukraine and Denmark held discussions focused on drone procurement, development…
The Best Fighter Jet in the World in 2026: F-22, F-35, J-20, and the Coming Age of the F-47
Executive Summary: The question of which fighter jet rules the sky in…
U.S. Navy Expands Carrier Air Wing Readiness With TCTS II Combat Training At Fallon
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy has successfully integrated the Tactical Combat Training…
Boeing Advances B-1 Hypersonic Missile Upgrade To Expand Long-Range Strike Capability
Executive Summary: Boeing has completed a major design milestone for a new…
SpaceX Secures $4.16 Billion Deal For Pentagon Aircraft Tracking Satellite Network
Executive Summary: The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion…
U.S. Army Expands Battalion-Level Strike Capability With Armed TRV-150 Drone Testing
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army and defense industry partners have successfully tested…