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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Pentagon Races To Deploy Mobile Nuclear Reactors Amid Rising Threats To Military Base Power Security
The U.S. military is accelerating efforts to field mobile nuclear reactors that…
Washington National Guard Races To Deploy Counter-UAS Capabilities Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026
As drone threats become a growing concern for major public events, Washington…
Janes Wins UK MoD Agreement To Deliver Military Intelligence And Analysis Services
Executive Summary: The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Janes a new…
EM&E Group Unveils ODIN Integrated C-UAS System To Counter Evolving Drone Threats
Executive Summary: Spanish defense company EM&E Group has introduced its ODIN family…
Patria AMV XP Ambulance Vehicles Expand Slovakia’s Armored Medical Evacuation Capability
Executive Summary: Finnish defense company Patria has completed deliveries of 10 AMV…
MSC Awards $759 Million Diesel Engine Sustainment Contract for Global Sealift Fleet
Executive Summary: The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded a…
Otokar Expands European Production With Automecanica Acquisition for Cobra II Program
Executive Summary: Otokar has completed its acquisition of Romanian manufacturer Automecanica, securing…
From Tank Killer to Surgical Assassin: The Complete Evolution of the AGM-114 Hellfire Missile Family
Executive Summary: The AGM-114 Hellfire began in 1971 as a Cold War…
ASELSAN Expands TOLUN Smart Munition Production To Boost Precision Strike Capability Across Crewed And Uncrewed Aircraft
Executive Summary: Turkish defense company ASELSAN is expanding serial production of its…
Leonardo Seaspray Radar Expands Australian Maritime Surveillance Capability
Executive Summary: Leonardo’s Seaspray 7500E V2 radar has been selected to support…