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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L3Harris Awarded $11.9M Navy MIDS LVT Block Upgrade 2 Support Contract
L3Harris Navy MIDS LVT Contract Strengthens Tactical Communications Sustainment L3Harris Technologies has…
World’s Best Fighter Jets Beyond American Borders: Elite Combat Aircraft Dominating Global Skies
International Fighter Jets Challenge American Air Dominance While best non-American fighter jets…
U.S. Navy Deploys Two Nuclear Attack Submarines Near Guam As Indo-Pacific Tensions Rise
U.S. Navy Nuclear Attack Submarines Conduct Forward Deployment Exercise Near Guam The…
Hanwha Unveils Multi-Domain Defense Arsenal At World Defense Show 2026 To Support Saudi Vision 2030
Hanwha Demonstrates Comprehensive Defense Portfolio in Riyadh Hanwha Aerospace unveiled an extensive…
Hanwha Aerospace Signs Counter Drone Systems Deal With Estonia Firm
Hanwha Aerospace Counter Drone Systems Cooperation Expands In Europe Hanwha Aerospace counter…
Hypersonica Test Flight Achieves Mach 6 Plus At Andoya Space Norway
Hypersonica’s hypersonic missile prototype completed a successful test flight at Andoya Space…
U.S Army Validates ER GMLRS Rockets Expanding HIMARS Strike Range To 150 Km
U.S Army Qualifies ER GMLRS Rocket In Key Range Test The U.S…
Why the Mach 6 SR-72 Darkstar Won’t Become America’s Next Hypersonic Bomber
Strategic Reconnaissance, Not Strategic Strike The United States Air Force continues evaluating…
UK Shift to Prototype Warfare Gains Momentum in Defence Debate
UK Defence Leaders Call for Prototype Warfare Reform Senior UK defence officials…
France’s Macron Says FCAS Fighter Jet Program Is Not Dead, Aims To Revive Talks With Germany
French President Says FCAS Fighter Jet Program Is Not Dead French President…