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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Belgium Positioned as Leading Candidate for AMRAAM Co-Production in Europe
Executive Summary:Belgium has emerged as a leading candidate for the co-production of…
U.S. and U.K. Forces Use Flytrap 5.0 to Advance NATO Counter-Drone Doctrine
Executive Summary: U.S. and U.K. forces conducted the Flytrap 5.0 counter-drone exercise…
RTX Secures $441.6M Contract Modification for PATRIOT GEM-T Missile Procurement
Executive Summary:RTX Corporation has been awarded a $441.6 million contract modification to…
Marvin Engineering Secures $138.2M U.S. Air Force Contract for AMRAAM Launcher Systems
Executive Summary Marvin Engineering Company has been awarded a $138.2 million U.S.…
U.S. Approves $4.01 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Qatar, Expanding Layered Air Defense Capabilities
Executive Summary:The United States has approved a $4.01 billion foreign military sale…
UK Tests SkyHammer Interceptor Missile in Jordan to Strengthen Layered Air Defense Capabilities
Executive Summary:The United Kingdom has conducted trials of its new SkyHammer interceptor…
U.S. Air Force Expands E-7 Wedgetail Fleet to Seven Aircraft Under $2.4 Billion Contract Amendment
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has finalized a $2.4 billion…
Northrop Grumman and Australian Government Finalize Strategic Solid Rocket Motor Agreement
Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman and the Australian Government have finalized a strategic…
United Kingdom Elevates National Terrorism Threat Level to Severe
Executive Summary: The UK government, acting on the recommendation of the Joint…
U.S. Accelerates AGM-181 LRSO to Replace Aging AGM-86B Nuclear Missile
Executive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is fast-tracking the development of the…