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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Skyeton Unveils Anti-Interceptor Upgrade To Protect ISR Drones In Contested Airspace
Executive Summary: Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton has introduced a new anti-interceptor capability…
Boeing Secures $125 Million Contract Modification For VC-25B Air Force One Aircraft
Executive Summary: The Boeing Company has received a $125 million contract modification…
DARPA-XRQ-73 SHEPARD Hybrid Electric Uncrewed Aircraft Achieves First Flight
Executive Summary: DARPA’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid electric uncrewed aircraft completed its first…
RAF Typhoons Conduct Enhanced Air Policing Missions Along NATO’s Eastern Flank
Executive Summary: The Royal Air Force has deployed Eurofighter Typhoon jets to…
Lockheed Martin Unveils AI Fight Club™ To Revolutionize Defense AI Development For National Security
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin's AI Center (LAIC) has launched its inaugural AI…
US Moves To Forward Deploy F-22 Stealth Fighters As Taiwan Tensions Rise
Executive Summary: The United States is repositioning F-22 stealth fighters closer to…
US Approves Bell 505 Helicopters To Expand Philippine Air Force Pilot Training Capacity
Executive Summary: The United States has approved the transfer of Bell 505…
Türkiye Unveils Anka-3 Stealth Drone with Süper Şimşek Strike UAVs at SAHA Expo 2026
Executive Summary: Türkiye has presented the Anka-3 stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle…
Lockheed Martin Secures $14.5M Deal To Close F-35 Carrier Testing Gap
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $14.5 million U.S. Navy…
Tyto Athene Secures $35.9M Deal For U.S. Navy Cyber Infrastructure Program
Executive Summary: Tyto Athene LLC has been awarded a $35.9 million U.S.…