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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Lockheed Martin Awarded $879 Million F-35 Armament Equipment Contract for U.S. and Allied Fleets
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin an $879 million…
Saab Unveils Sirius Compact L24R To Counter Growing Electronic Warfare Threats
Executive Summary: Saab has launched the Sirius Compact L24R, a new fixed-site…
Raytheon Secures U.S. Navy Deal For Next Generation Software Defined Radar Capability
The U.S. Navy is accelerating efforts to modernize fleet radar systems with…
Ukraine Unveils Indigenous Guided Aerial Bomb To Expand Precision Strike Capability
Ukraine is accelerating domestic weapons production as battlefield demand for precision-guided munitions…
Northrop Grumman Selected To Power Pentagon Drone Dominance Program With Advanced Payload Systems
The Pentagon is accelerating autonomous warfare capabilities as global competition in military…
BAE Systems Unveils Drone Targeting Upgrade To Counter GPS Jamming Threats
Executive Summary: BAE Systems and Vantor have introduced a new drone targeting…
Poland Moves To Intercept Russian IL-20M Spy Aircraft As Baltic Airspace Tensions Rise
Executive Summary: Poland intercepted a Russian IL-20M electronic intelligence aircraft operating near…
Switzerland Moves To Reassess F-35A Purchase As Costs And Capability Concerns Rise
Executive Summary: Switzerland’s planned acquisition of the F-35A fighter jet is facing…
U.S. Army Tests Next Generation Battlefield Network To Link Apache Helicopters And Ground Forces
Executive SummaryThe U.S. Army has tested a next generation battlefield network designed…
UK Moves To Buy F-35 Standoff Bomb As SPEAR 3 Missile Delays Persist
Executive SummaryThe UK Ministry of Defence has approved the purchase of the…