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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MBDA Unveils Counter Mass Interceptor To Counter Mass Drone Attacks
Executive Summary: European missile manufacturer MBDA has unveiled the Counter Mass Interceptor…
Why the Iconic Chinook Helicopter Remains the Ultimate Military Helicopter
Executive Summary: The CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter is entering low-rate production…
UK Moves To Fund Ukraine Gripen Fighter Squadron As Long Term Air Defense Support Expands
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has committed €300 million to support the…
British Army Moves To Replace Tanks In Estonia With Drones As NATO Modernizes Forward Defense
Executive Summary: The British Army is restructuring its military presence in Estonia…
Lockheed Martin Wins $101.8 Million Contract to Sustain South Korea Peace Krypton Prime Mission Systems
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems…
US Air Force Academy Receives $120.2 Million Facilities Modernization Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, has awarded Hensel…
France Moves To Restore Domestic Military Ammunition Production As European Rearmament Accelerates
Executive Summary: France has selected a consortium led by Belgium's FN Herstal…
Global Air And Space Chiefs Move To Strengthen Allied Air And Space Integration As Security Challenges Intensify
Executive Summary: The 2026 Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference has opened…
United Kingdom Moves To Restore Artillery Barrel Production As First British Made Gun Barrels Reach Ukraine
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has delivered the first British made artillery…
Saab Secures $830 Million Deal For German Navy MEKO A 200 Frigate Combat Systems
Executive Summary: Saab has secured an approximately SEK 8.7 billion (about US$830…