Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst
Samuel Drake is a defense analyst at TheDefenseWatch.com covering naval warfare, military ordnance, maritime technology, fleet modernization, and defense procurement. His reporting focuses on documented capabilities, procurement programs, and military technology.
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U.S. Army Moves To Fix Decades Of Accounting Failures As Pentagon Nears 2028 Audit Deadline
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army is expanding efforts to improve financial accountability…
Germany Moves To Take Direct Stakes In Defense Startups As Europe Accelerates Military Innovation
Executive Summary: Germany has unveiled a new strategy that will allow the…
Pentagon Moves To Secure More Iran War Funding As Hegseth Puts Conflict Cost At $37.5 Billion
Executive Summary: The Pentagon says U.S. military operations against Iran have now…
Mission Robotic Vehicle Expands In Space Satellite Servicing Capability In Geostationary Orbit
Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman has launched its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), a…
Boeing Wins $42.9 Million Contract to Upgrade UAE C-17 Aircraft With Advanced Infrared Countermeasures
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $42.93 million contract to…
Rocket Lab Wins $266 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for 12 Suborbital Launch Missions
The agreement will provide rapid launch capability for U.S. military flight testing,…
KNDS Moves To Expand Leopard 2A8 And RCH 155 Production As Europe Accelerates Land Forces Modernization
Executive Summary: KNDS has expanded manufacturing capacity at its Kassel facility to…
UK Moves To Expand Defense Industrial Base As Pollard Declares A Golden Age For UK Defence Industry
Executive Summary: The UK government says Britain's defense industry is entering a…
X-Bow Unveils Buckler Interceptor To Counter Group 3 Drones With Sub $100,000 Cost
Executive Summary: X-Bow has introduced the Buckler interceptor, a new low cost…
Lockheed Martin Races To Deploy Lower Cost Patriot Interceptor Amid Soaring Global Air Defense Demand
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin has announced a new lower cost Patriot interceptor,…