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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Japan, Australia Expand Manned-Unmanned Teaming With MQ-28A Ghost Bat Collaboration
Japan, Australia Advance Manned-Unmanned Teaming With MQ-28A Japan and Australia have expanded…
Hungary Expands Air Power As Two New Gripen Fighters Enter Service
Hungary Gripen Fighters Delivery Strengthens Air Force Fleet The Hungary Gripen fighters…
Lockheed Martin Secures Training Systems Deal For E-130J Phoenix II Aircraft
Lockheed Martin E-130J Phoenix II Training Systems Expand Strategic Readiness The E-130J…
U.S. Air Force Unveils B-1B Lancer Hypersonic Loadout To Counter Emerging Threats
B-1B Lancer Hypersonic Loadout Signals Shift In U.S. Strike Capability The B-1B…
Raytheon Secures $833M Deal For Evolved SEASPARROW Missile Block 2 Production
Raytheon ESSM Block 2 Contract Expands Allied Naval Defense Capacity The Evolved…
Bell Unveils Armed MV-75A Cheyenne II To Expand U.S. Marine Corps Sea Denial Strike Power
Bell MV-75A Cheyenne II Targets Future Marine Corps Missions Bell MV-75A Cheyenne…
Airbus Moves To Replace Spain F-5 Fleet As SAETA II Combat Trainer Program Launches
Airbus Launches SAETA II Program To Replace Spain F-5 Fleet Spain’s SAETA…
AeroVironment Unveils Halo_Shield™ To Counter Drone Swarms And Cruise Missile Threats
AeroVironment Unveils Halo_Shield™ To Counter Drone Swarms And Cruise Missile Threats AeroVironment,…
Ukraine Races To Deploy Long-Range FPV Drones Amid Rising Electronic Warfare Threat
Ukraine Long-Range FPV Drones Enter New Testing Phase Ukraine long-range FPV drones…
Sikorsky And Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5M Marine Corps Deal For Autonomous Aerial Logistics Program
Sikorsky And Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5M USMC Contract To Advance Autonomous Aerial…