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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Northrop Grumman Awarded $100 Million Contract To Sustain Navy GQM-163A Target Missile Operations
Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman has secured a nearly $100 million U.S. Navy contract…
L3Harris Secures $495 Million Army Communications Contract Modification as Program Value Reaches $3.8 Billion
Executive Summary: The U.S. Army has awarded L3Harris Global Communication Inc. a $495…
L3Harris Expands Huntsville Manufacturing Capacity To Accelerate U.S. Missile Production
Executive Summary: L3Harris Technologies has expanded its Advanced Manufacturing Facility-South (AMF-South) in…
U.S. Marines Expand Urban Raid Training To Prepare For High-Intensity Combat In Dense Cities
Executive Summary: U.S. Marines have conducted urban raid training focused on preparing…
Ukraine Seeks Patriot PAC-3 MSE Production License As Missile Defense Pressure Mounts
Executive Summary: Ukraine is seeking U.S. approval to locally manufacture Patriot PAC-3…
U.S. Army Races To Expand THAAD Missile Shield Amid Growing Indo-Pacific Threats
Executive Summary The U.S. Army is seeking funding for 857 Terminal High…
Tomahawk Cruise Missile Cost vs Naval Strike Missile: Which Delivers More Firepower Per Dollar?
Executive Summary: The Tomahawk cruise missile costs roughly $2 million to $2.5…
Germany Moves To Secure Canada Submarine Deal As $86 Billion Industrial Package Shapes Type 212CD Bid
Executive Summary: Germany and Norway have expanded their bid for Canada's future…
U.S. Army Expands Indo-Pacific Readiness With Salaknib 2026 Exercise In Philippines
Executive Summary: The United States Army and the Armed Forces of the…
Australia Moves To Acquire Three Used Virginia-Class Submarines As AUKUS Program Faces Industrial Pressure
Executive Summary: Australia has confirmed it will acquire three in-service U.S. Navy…