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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Blue Origin Faces Months-Long Launch Delay As New Glenn Explosion Damages Florida Launch Pad
A major New Glenn test failure has created one of the most…
United Kingdom Moves To Back Gripen Fighter Deal As Ukraine Seeks Airpower Expansion
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has expressed support for a potential Swedish…
L3Harris Unveils MC-3000I Mobile Command Intercom To Expand Tactical Vehicle Communications
Executive Summary: L3Harris Technologies has introduced the MC-3000I Mobile Command Intercom, a…
Dell Secures $9.7 Billion War Department Deal For Microsoft Enterprise Services
Executive Summary: The U.S. War Department has awarded Dell Federal Systems a…
Türkiye’s T-129 ATAK Expands NATO Attack Aviation Capability During EFES 2026 Exercise
The T-129 ATAK’s performance at EFES 2026 highlighted Türkiye’s growing role in…
RAF Moves To Expand Pilot Training With Inflatable SAM Sites
Executive Summary: The Royal Air Force is using inflatable surface-to-air missile (SAM)…
Saab, GA-ASI Unveil MQ-9B Airborne Early Warning Drone To Expand Persistent ISR Capability
Executive Summary: Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully completed the first…
U.S. Races To Buy F-15EX Eagle II Fighters As Aging F-15C/D Fleet Nears Retirement
Executive Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense is moving to accelerate procurement…
NATO ISR Force Expands Arctic Surveillance Capability In Norway With First RQ-4D Phoenix Operations
The deployment marks a significant step in NATO’s effort to expand persistent…
RAF Expands Airborne Surveillance Capability As First E-7 Wedgetail Lands In Scotland
The arrival of the first E-7 Wedgetail in Scotland signals a critical…