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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Diehl Defence Moves To Co-Produce Ukraine’s FP-5 Flamingo Cruise Missile As Europe Seeks Long-Range Strike Capability
Executive Summary: German defense company Diehl Defence has entered discussions with Ukrainian…
Italy Reveals New VBM 155 Self-Propelled Howitzer With 70 km Range And Two-Person Crew
Executive Summary: Italy's defense industry unveiled the new VBM 155 self-propelled howitzer…
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems Expands European Long-Range Strike Capability With RUTA Block 3 Cruise Missile Program
Executive Summary: Rheinmetall and Destinus are accelerating development of the RUTA Block…
Rheinmetall Unveils CML Multi-Launcher To Expand FV-014 Loitering Munition Strike Capability
Executive Summary: Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Containerized Missile Launcher (CML) for…
Guardian-Class Patrol Vessel Expands Maldives Maritime Security Capability In Indian Ocean
Executive Summary: The Maldives has received its new Australian-built Guardian-class patrol vessel,…
Trump Moves To Expand Munitions Production As Defense Supply Chain Pressures Grow
Executive Summary: President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA)…
Lockheed Martin Moves To Expand U.S. Weapons Production As Defense Industrial Demand Surges
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have signed a memorandum of…
Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX To Expand Offensive And Air Defense Fires
Executive Summary: Lockheed Martin has unveiled HIMARS FLEX, a new modular version…
UK Investigates Russian Warning Shots Incident After Frigate Confronts Drifting Yacht In English Channel
Executive Summary: The UK Ministry of Defence has provided updated details on…
Saab Unveils Giraffe AMB D Radar To Counter Emerging Air And Missile Threats
Executive Summary: Saab has unveiled the new Giraffe AMB D radar at…