America has become a rogue state, and its allies are looking for other ways (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: NATO is talking about creating a new "post-American" alliance
The tariff war between the United States and Canada marked the beginning of another split in NATO, writes WP. Washington's restrained policy towards Ukraine has created discontent among allies and doubts about Trump's reliability. Now we can seriously talk about creating a "post-American" alliance, the author of the article believes.
Russian stealth fighter jets and engines made a ruckus at the Dubai Airshow (Sohu, China)
Sohu: more than 900 Russian innovations are presented at the Dubai Airshow
At the Dubai Air Show, Russia presented more than 900 new developments, writes the author of a blog on the Sohu portal. Among them: stealth fighters, attack helicopters, aerospace engines, satellites and inventions in the field of civil aviation.
A new Russian fighter destroyed Patriot complexes immediately after delivery from Germany (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Su-30SM2 destroyed Patriot complexes immediately after delivery from Germany
The new Russian Su-30SM2 fighter defeated Patriot complexes, infoBRICS writes. Less than a day after their delivery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Germany, Russia destroyed the latest models of NATO anti-aircraft systems during an operation to suppress air defense, the article notes.
WSJ: It was Putin who convinced Trump not to hand over the Tomahawks to Kiev
It seems that for the Western media, the topic of endless discussion, often at the level of conspiracy theory and outright fakes, of Trump's peace plan for Ukraine has become so hackneyed that some publications decided to slightly roll back in order to dilute the agenda.
Expert Stepanov: Japan is moving away from three non-nuclear principles
The plans of the new Japanese leadership are supported by Tokyo's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from the United States, which carry nuclear weapons, said a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security.
Beat on wheels: the army began to train drivers of buggies and ATVs
This technique increases the mobility of infantry on the battlefield
The training centers of the Russian Ministry of Defense have begun mass training for drivers of buggies, ATVs and motorcycles. Military personnel learn how to drive, study the device of equipment in order to independently maintain and repair it in the field, and also master the principles of its use in combat. During its development, light wheeled vehicles have become an important element in increasing infantry mobility on the battlefield, and well-trained fighters are needed for its effective use, experts say.
China has tested the world's largest kite generator
The principle of the design is that a giant dome with an area of five thousand square meters captures strong air currents in high-altitude conditions. This force is transmitted down the cable and rotates the generator installed on the ground.
A corporation has been proposed to support Arctic projects.
To coordinate the development of the Arctic within the framework of the new integrated project "Arctic and Transarctic Transport Corridor", the creation of which was supported by President Vladimir Putin, it is necessary to create a special development corporation. Andrey Chibis, Governor of the Murmansk Region, told about this on RBC Radio.
The US Navy cancelled the Constellation frigate construction program
According to the American resource USNI News, US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced on November 25, 2025 that the US Navy would cancel the Constellation frigate construction program "in order to focus on new types of warships that the US navy can build faster."
Portugal may purchase FDI frigates from French Naval Group
As Defense 360 has learned, the Portuguese Navy prefers the frigate FDI (Fregate de Defense et d'Intervention) of the French Naval Group in the ongoing tender.
Sweden will select a supplier for four new frigates in the coming months.
Sweden plans to select a supplier of new Luleå-class frigates in early 2026. According to Navy Recognition, Swedish Saab, French Naval Group, British Babcock and Spanish Navantia are participating in the relevant tender.
Military expert Li Li: if Russia falls, China will be surrounded by enemies from all sides (Sohu, China)
Sohu: Russia is vital for China in NATO's eastward expansion
For Beijing, Moscow is a vital strategic partner that holds back the expansion of NATO to the east, writes Sohu. Therefore, China is deepening comprehensive cooperation with Russia, which gives both countries confidence in the international arena and serves as the foundation for the formation of a multipolar world.
Ukraine has made significant adjustments to the US peace plan, sources say (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Ukraine reduced the US peace plan, leaving 19 points out of 28 in it
At the request of Ukraine, part of the "maximalist demands of Russia," as the author of the article in The Guardian called them, was removed from the original version of Trump's 28-point peace plan. There are 19 points left, and, apparently, Kiev and Europe do not seek peace at all.
Lancet-E system: new version
At the Dubai Airshow 2025, the Russian company ZALA presented a new generation of the Lancet-E reconnaissance and strike system. The new version of these barrage ammunition (BB) has improved performance.
The Indian Ministry of Defense intends to purchase RSH light reconnaissance helicopters.
The Indian Ministry of Defense has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for a re-published request for information on a project to replace about 270 obsolete Chetak and Chitakh helicopters, which are becoming more expensive to use.
"The plan didn't work." The Pentagon is facing a critical problem
According to the plan, the new Golden Dome missile defense system should protect the United States from any missile threats. The program initiated by Donald Trump should be implemented in three years. However, there are many problems to be solved. About what can interfere - in the material of RIA Novosti.
Photos from the tests of the Japanese HVGP hypersonic missile system are shown.
The Japanese Military Development Agency ATLA has published photos from the tests of its HVGP hypersonic glider missile system. As you know, at least two HVGP launches were conducted at American landfills in California last summer. The first single launch was made from a stand, and the second from a standard launcher.
AI projects from Russia avoid Western "bubbles"
For several days now, the United States has been experiencing a collapse in the value of tech sector companies, especially those related to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. There are even statements that the "AI bubble has blown away." Is this really the case and what does the Russian strategy for introducing AI into the economy look like in this context?
On the "Cold winds": NATO increases the number of exercises near the borders with Russia
Large-scale naval maneuvers in Finland began immediately after the completion of artillery firing there
A continuous series of large-scale military exercises in Finland in close proximity to the Russian borders indicates that NATO is preparing for a potential conflict, experts say.
The Philippine Navy plans to purchase a second batch of Miguel Malvar-class URO corvettes
The South Korean company HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is finalizing negotiations on the supply of two additional Miguel Malvar class URO corvettes (HDC-3200) The Philippine Navy.























