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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NCSC Moves To Counter China-Linked Botnet Threats As UK Cyber Risks Escalate
Executive Summary: The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that…
Orqa Moves To Expand U.S. Drone Production As Pentagon Pushes Secure UAV Supply Chains
Executive Summary: Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has launched a new U.S.-based venture…
U.S. B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Passes Critical Flight Tests Far Ahead Of Schedule
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman completed a critical…
Huntington Ingalls Secures $37M Deal For Lionfish Undersea Drone Production
Executive Summary: Huntington Ingalls Industries Unmanned Systems received a $36.9 million U.S.…
KF-21 Boramae: South Korea’s 4.5-Gen Fighter Is Combat-Ready
KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE SpecificationDetailManufacturerKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Sacheon, South KoreaGeneration4.5…
Spain Moves To Explore Turkish KAAN Fighter As F-35 Procurement Debate Intensifies
Executive Summary: Spain has reportedly opened discussions regarding potential participation in Türkiye’s…
BAE Systems Unveils $65M Electrification Facility To Accelerate Hybrid And All-Electric Aircraft Production
Executive Summary: BAE Systems has officially opened a 150,000-square-foot electrification facility at…
US Approves $540M Canada C-17 Sustainment Deal For Arctic Rapid Response
Executive Summary: The United States has approved a $540 million sustainment package…
Türkiye Unveils GUECHAN Turbofan To Close Gap With F-35 Engine Power
Executive Summary: Türkiye has revealed the new GUECHAN turbofan engine, a 42,000-pound-thrust…
US Navy Develops Compact AIM 9X Missile Variant For F-35 Jets And Combat Drones
Executive Summary: The US Navy is developing a compact version of the…