Global Defense Corp

Europe

Spain to buy more Eurofighter to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet

Spain is the latest European country to move to buy more Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter jets to bolster its air force. The manufacturer announced today that it is now in negotiations with the Spanish government for [...]
Air-Launched Weapons

US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

The US Department of State has approved the sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 billion, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, amid [...]
Air Platform

Boeing’s Loyal Wingman UCAV Taxis For The First Time

Boeing’s Loyal Wingman combat drone has taxied under its own power for the first time, carrying out several ground maneuvers at speeds of up to 14 knots (16 mph, 26 km/h) and stopping on command. Boeing Australia [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

The White House is moving forward with more sales of sophisticated military equipment to Taiwan as Beijing intensifies pressure on the democratic island it claims as its own. Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China's land-grabbing attitude [...]