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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Switchblade 400 Selected for U.S. Army LASSO Loitering Munition Program
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army has selected the Switchblade 400 loitering munition…
Intelic Launches European Defense Procurement Platform to Accelerate Drone Integration
Executive Summary:Intelic has launched a new European defense procurement platform designed to…
US Marines Accelerate MQ-72C Lakota Autonomous Helicopter Integration for Pacific Combat Resupply
Executive Summary: The U.S. Marine Corps is rapidly advancing the MQ-72C Lakota…
Lockheed Martin Secures $27.4M Space Fence Contract Modification for Enhanced Space Surveillance
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin has received a $27.4 million contract modification to…
Sweden Launches First Military Surveillance Satellite to Boost ISR Capabilities
Executive Summary : The Swedish Armed Forces has launched its first military…
Lockheed Martin Selected by U.S. Space Force to Advance Space-Based Interceptor for Layered Missile Defense
Executive Summary:Lockheed Martin has been selected by the United States Space Force…
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Advances Counter-UAS Capabilities Through Layered Defense Testing at U.S. Base
Executive SummaryJoint Interagency Task Force 401 (JITF-401) has conducted counter-unmanned aerial system…
US Pacific Commander Advocates for Expanding B-21 Raider Fleet to 200 Units
Executive Summary: The Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) has formally supported…
Pentagon Moves To Partner With Leading AI Firms As Defense Tech Race Accelerates
Pentagon AI Agreements Signal Strategic Shift In Military Modernization The Pentagon AI…
Mexican Air Force Moves To Replace F-5 Fleet With New Combat Jets By 2028
Mexican Air Force Begins F-5 Replacement Push At Tulum Air Show 2026…