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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Lockheed Martin Moves To Expand European Defense Innovation With $100 Million Venture Investment Push
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin Ventures has opened a London office and committed…
Best Shotgun for Home Defense: Tactical Comparison of Home Defense Shotguns, Daniel Defense PCCs, and Handguns for Personal Defense
Executive Summary: Modern home defense is no longer a simple debate between…
Northrop Grumman Moves To Expand Sentinel ICBM Production As U.S. Advances Nuclear Deterrence Modernization
Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman has begun expanding its Roy Innovation Center in…
HMS Portland Expands Royal Navy Gunnery Readiness During Live Fire Off UK Coast
Executive Summary: HMS Portland conducted live firing with its 4.5 inch main gun…
Senate Democrats Move To Block $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill As Iran War Dispute Deepens
Executive Summary: Senate Democrats on July 14 blocked procedural consideration of the…
U.S. Navy Moves USS Jefferson City To Pearl Harbor As Undersea Force Posture Shifts Across The Pacific
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy has announced that the Los Angeles-class fast…
EU Approves €120 Million to Bolster Moldova’s Mid-Range Air Defense Capabilities
Executive Summary: On July 13, 2026, the Council of the European Union…
European Industry Moves To Build FREYA Anti Ballistic Missile Shield As Coalition Expands Shared Missile Defense Capability
Executive Summary: The FREYA anti ballistic missile program has expanded with the…
BAE Systems Secures F-15K EPAWSS Contract To Expand South Korea Air Combat Capability
Executive Summary: BAE Systems has received a contract from Boeing to supply…
NATO Calls On Private Capital As Citi Joins Initiative To Bolster Allied Defense Production And Resilience
Executive Summary: Citi has joined NATO’s new Call to Action aimed at…