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 Secures $48M Deal For C-130J Sustainment Support
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin has secured a $48 million contract to provide…
TAI and GE Aerospace Finalize F404 Propulsion Deal for Turkey’s Hürjet Advanced Jet Trainer
Executive Summary: Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and GE Aerospace have officially signed…
Israel’s First KC-46A ‘Gideon’ Completes Maiden Sortie Ahead of Strategic Fleet Modernization
Executive Summary: The first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus, designated "Gideon" in Israeli service,…
U.S. Moves To Deploy F-16 Fighters As Strait Of Hormuz Security Pressures Rise
Executive Summary: The United States has deployed F-16 fighters to enhance air…
China’s B-2-Sized Stealth Drone Spotted at Secret Xinjiang Base — And It’s Not Alone
China's B-2-Sized Stealth Drone Spotted at Secret Xinjiang Base — And It's…
Northrop Grumman Advances ITDS To Counter Evolving Ground Threats For US Army
Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman is advancing its Integrated Targeting and Data System…
U.S. Air Force Approves T-7A Red Hawk for Full-Rate Production
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk…
Lockheed Martin Secures $18.6M F-35 Canopy Tooling Contract Modification
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin has received an $18.6 million contract modification to…
U.S. Air Force Advances B-52J Upgrade as Engine Replacement Program Reaches Critical Design Review
Executive Summary:The U.S. Air Force has advanced its B-52J modernization program as…
Northrop Grumman Delivers 70th E-2D Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, Expanding Carrier-Based AEW Capability
Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to…