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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Britain Accelerates Hypersonic Missile Development Amid Rising Global Threats
Britain Hypersonic Missile Development Moves Into High Gear Britain hypersonic missile development…
Italy’s Former Aircraft Carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi Could Join Indonesian Navy By October 2026
Italy’s Former Aircraft Carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi Could Join Indonesian Navy By October…
US Army Officially Deploys M7 6.8mm Rifle To Replace M4A1 In Combat Units
US Army Deploys M7 6.8mm Rifle To Replace M4A1 In Combat Units…
Denmark Deploys F-35 Lightning II Fighters For NATO Arctic Sentry Mission
Denmark Deploys F-35 Lightning II To NATO Arctic Sentry Denmark has deployed…
Elbridge Colby Urges Europe To Lead Conventional Defense As U.S. Pushes NATO 3.0 In Brussels
Elbridge Colby Urges Europe To Lead Conventional Defense At NATO 3.0 Talks…
UK Commits Over £500 Million In Urgent Air Defense Package For Ukraine
UK Announces Major Air Defense Support For Ukrainian Forces The United Kingdom…
Raytheon Awarded 13 Million Navy Contract For F A 18 Repair Support Through 2028
Raytheon Navy Contract Strengthens F A 18 Sustainment The Raytheon Navy contract…
BAE Systems Awarded $145M Air Force Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Contract
BAE Systems Wins $145M Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Contract BAE Systems has…
US Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Cruises Toward Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
US Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Heads Toward Middle East Amid Iran…
US Navy Destroyer USS Truxtun Collides With Supply Ship USNS Supply During At-Sea Replenishment
US Navy Warship Collision With Supply Vessel USNS Supply – What We…