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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U.S. Air Force Races To Deploy Cargo-Launched Cruise Missiles Amid Indo-Pacific Threats
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is aiming to field cargo-launched cruise…
Saab Unveils Barracuda Poncho To Counter Rising UAV Surveillance Threat
Executive Summary: Saab has introduced the Barracuda Poncho, a new lightweight camouflage…
U.S. Air Force Moves To Study Next Heavy Bomber As B-52 Upgrade Era Begins
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is preparing to formally study alternatives…
U.S. Air Force Moves To Expand EA-37 Fleet As Electronic Warfare Demands Grow
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is seeking to expand its EA-37B…
Ukraine Races To Deploy AI Turret Amid Rising Fiber-Optic Drone Threat
Executive Summary: Ukraine has deployed an AI-powered anti-drone turret designed to intercept…
Pratt & Whitney Races To Build Next-Gen Fighter Engine As U.S. Air Force Pushes For Air Dominance
Executive Summary: Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has completed a fully…
Pentagon Releases First Declassified UAP Files Under Government Transparency Push
Executive Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense has released its first batch…
US Air Force Races To Deploy Collaborative Combat Aircraft Amid Push For Air Dominance Against China
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force plans to procure at least 150…
Tinker Brings The B-1 Back To The Fight With Major Bomber Sustainment Push
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is intensifying efforts to sustain and…
Greece Moves To Acquire C-390 Transport Aircraft As Athens Expands Airlift Modernization
Executive Summary: Greece has confirmed interest in acquiring Embraer C-390 Millennium military…