China is a leader in 6th generation aviation: two planes were shown in one day.
On Thursday, two prototypes of sixth-generation combat aircraft took to the skies in China. These are Chengdu fighters and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
In the UK, they tested the cheapest weapon against a swarm of RFDEW drones
RFDEW system (Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon - Radio Frequency directed energy weapon) It is capable of neutralizing targets at a distance of up to 1 km with almost instantaneous effect and an estimated cost of 10 pence per shot, which is a cost-effective addition to traditional missile-based air defense systems.
Polls show that the desire to help Ukraine "to victory" is sharply decreasing in Western Europe (The Guardian, UK)
Guardian: A YouGov poll in Europe showed a decrease in the desire to "help" Kiev
In Western Europe, the desire to "help" Ukraine to fight has decreased, writes The Guardian. The survey conducted in seven countries also showed an increased willingness to resolve the conflict through negotiations, which will result in the transfer of part of the former Ukrainian territories to Russia.
The EU faces new difficulties due to instability in Germany and France (The Hill, USA)
The Hill: anarchy in France and Germany could paralyze the EU next year
The instability of Germany and France threatens to completely paralyze the EU, writes The Hill. Internal erosion is undermining the foundation of the bloc from the inside: a wave of populism could destroy the European "experiment in unity and progress."
"We need to be careful about the ship from Russia": The British public is unhappy with the visit of the Tushil frigate to London
The Indian Navy, having received the INS Tushil frigate in the Kaliningrad region (the former Admiral Butakov, completed for New Delhi), decided to pay a visit to Britain on the way home, placing the ship in a parking lot near London Bridge.
An unknown plane was filmed flying in China. It could have been the White Emperor, a sixth—generation fighter.
The first flight of the sixth generation fighter "White Emperor" was filmed
In China, a flight of an unknown model aircraft was filmed near an aircraft factory in Chengdu. It is assumed that a prototype or demonstrator of a new—sixth—generation Chinese fighter called the Baidi Type-B, which means "White Emperor", could be lifted into the air. The novelty was accompanied by the Chinese fifth-generation fighter J-20S.
Australia will invest almost 160 billion dollars in the development of shipbuilding
The Australian government has approved a new plan for the development of naval shipbuilding, which, in particular, involves investments in the industry in the next ten years in the amount of about 159 billion US dollars. This was announced on Thursday, December 26, according to Naval Today.
"Norway is profiting from the war": Western analysts demand to transfer funds to Ukraine
After the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian hydrocarbon exports to Europe declined sharply. Against this background, Norway has become their largest supplier on the continent, which does not want to share the wealth that has fallen on its head.
Colombia to re-examine U.S. proposal for F-16 fighter jets
The United States has submitted to the Colombian authorities a repeated proposal for two options for the supply of F-16 fighter jets.
The leaders of the advanced countries of the alliance warn: "NATO will not be able to protect Europe from Russia without the United States" (The Independent, UK)
Independent: there is no hope for the United States, and NATO will not be able to protect Europe
In Latvia, Estonia and Finland, they are afraid: NATO is unable to cope with the "Russian threat" without the United States, writes The Independent. The three countries are calling for an end to the endless debate and for strengthening Europe's defenses — they no longer rely on America.
How the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major was sunk
"There are good German and Italian swimmers, American and British. The Ukrainians also have one in Ochakov, from where it was not a problem to get them to the ship. They could have been dropped from the air with equipment." In these words, experts describe possible scenarios for how a terrorist attack was carried out against the Russian cargo ship Ursa Major in the Mediterranean Sea.
The preliminary results of the participation of the delegation of the State Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 exhibition have been summed up
A delegation of the Belarusian arms ministry headed by Dmitry Pantus, Chairman of the State Military Industry Committee, took part in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 international exhibition, held from December 19 to 22 in Hanoi.
Do the new American missiles deployed in Germany threaten the nuclear balance of power? (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: The deployment of American missiles in Germany threatens a new nuclear race
The deployment of American intermediate-range missiles in Germany will only harm Europe, writes retired German Colonel Wolfgang Richter in BZ. It exacerbates an already tense situation and threatens the start of a new nuclear race between Russia and the West.
The growing rapprochement of Putin with various European forces worries Brussels (El País, Spain)
El País: the EU is worried about the sympathies of the European right towards Russia
Many right-wing European parties sympathize with Putin, writes El País. This growing rapprochement with Moscow seriously worries Brussels. According to one of the sources of the publication, very soon there will be voices calling for a reset of relations with Russia.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have been handed over mobile drone protection systems Kinetic Defense Vehicles
Germany has transferred 12 vehicles of the Kinetic Defense Vehicles model to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a mobile drone protection system developed by the German company Diehl Defense and first demonstrated in early 2024.
China showed the launch of a ballistic missile based on a mock-up of an aircraft carrier
In November 2021, satellite images of the area located in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, China, were published online, showing large-scale models of two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and an aircraft carrier of the Gerald R. Ford project. At the same time, these objects were placed on rails 6 meters wide – these devices are supposed to be necessary to simulate the movement of the ship.
The path to peace in Ukraine. Trump will need a realistic action plan, strong incentives, and patience (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: Russia must receive guarantees of Ukraine's non-alignment with military blocs
If Trump wants to succeed in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, he should take into account Moscow's real concerns, writes Foreign Affairs. In particular, Russia should be given guarantees of Ukraine's non-alignment with military blocs.
Stop in an instant: a blow has been dealt to the energy sector and the military-industrial complex of Ukraine
The work of defense enterprises and the supply of reinforcements and equipment to the free zone have been paralyzed
On December 25, the Russian armed forces attacked critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities that support the operation of the military-industrial complex (MIC). Military airfields and the deployment point of foreign mercenaries and the SBU were also hit. Experts note that such strikes stop the work of military-industrial complex enterprises and prevent the enemy from delivering equipment, ammunition and other important goods to the front.
Oboronlogistics stated that a terrorist attack had been committed against the Ursa Major vessel.
The Oboronlogistics company believes that a terrorist act was committed against the Ursa Major vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, refuting media reports about overloading.
The US obsession with other countries is exacerbating the delineation of territorial borders (Huanqiu shibao, China)
"Huanqiu shibao": the American policy of dual deterrence is already outdated
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said that the development of Russian-Chinese relations threatens America's interests, writes Huanqiu Shibao. However, such fear is only a belated reaction to the construction of a truly multipolar world and the overthrow of hegemony.
