2026年新年伊始，俄乌双方一线部队仍处于激烈交战状态，无人机大战变得更加激烈。俄罗斯国防部1月5日称，过去24小时，俄军防空系统拦截了356架固 定翼无人机。乌方则表示，自当地时间4日18时起，俄军用165架无人机袭击了乌克兰。 0:00 总台军事观察员 魏东旭：今年，双方的无人机互袭将变得更加激烈。 无人机互袭加剧 俄乌缺乏谈判互信 总台军事观察员 魏东旭：回顾2025年，我们发现，俄乌冲突的战局变化比较大。 首先，在欧洲国家的支持下，乌克兰军方引进无人机的数量快速增长，一次性大规模采购的数量就高达30万架。因此，乌军对俄纵深区域目标的无人机袭击 越来越频密。一次袭击所使用的远程自杀式无人机的数量就达到数百架。 俄罗斯国防部5日发布战报称，过去24小时，俄军对乌军工业综合设施、远程无人机生产和组装车间、无人机操作员培训中心等148处目标实施了打击。俄军 防空系统拦截了356架固定翼无人机。莫斯科时间4日13时至20时，俄境内多地在7小时内遭遇253架乌克兰固定翼无人机袭击。莫斯科等地的多个机场一度因 无人机袭击威胁实行临时管制。 其次，乌军在一线组织防御作战越来越吃力，俄军在逐步推进。为扭转颓势，乌军会使 ...

美国《外交学者》称，日本将斥资约1000亿日元采购10种不同型号的无人机，总量达数千架，以打造代 号"盾牌"的多层海岸攻防体系。 预算中特意列支11亿日元，用来让自卫队测试美制MQ-9B长航时无人机，为后续引进23架该型无人机 做准备。 美国"海军新闻"网站称，这笔军火交易最终金额或达3000亿日元，并认为日方目的就是加强西南诸岛海 空监视能力，刺探别国战舰、潜艇的动向。 外媒还称，根据预算编制内容，日本计划投入超过1600亿日元，与英国、意大利合作开发下一代战斗 机。 据英国《简氏防务周刊》披露，这笔资金有个相当隐秘的重要用途，就是研制可与新型战机协同配合 的"战斗支援无人机"。 中新网1月4日电 据美联社报道，近日，高市早苗内阁批准了超9万亿日元的2026财年国防预算，同比增 长9.4%，连续第12年创新高。 外媒指出，在这一创纪录的国防预算中，军用无人机是日方发展的重点领域。 至于造汽车的斯巴鲁公司，据泰国《亚洲军事评论》报道，2025年7月，日本防卫省对斯巴鲁交付的"遥 控支援飞机"进行了试飞功能验证。 外媒指出，所谓的"遥控支援飞机"，就是一款固定翼隐身无人机，号称敏捷性超过有人驾驶飞机。 斯巴鲁用 ...

会议还就无人机作战保障体系进行了深入研讨，重点聚焦拦截无人机的量产资金保障与部队列装全流程 的优化工作。 （文章来源：央视新闻客户端） 当地时间26日，乌克兰总统泽连斯基通过社交媒体发布消息称，当日主持召开最高统帅部会议，将无人 机作战相关议题作为核心议程，重点部署三大工作方向：构建多层次反无人机防御体系以应对俄方自杀 式无人机袭击、推进"无人机防线"建设、强化乌方无人机精准打击能力及相关外交协同工作。 ...

Core Insights - The recent drone attacks on the Samara region's oil refinery highlight the vulnerability of key Russian energy infrastructure, with significant disruptions to oil processing capacity and fuel supply [1][3][4] Group 1: Impact on Energy Infrastructure - The New Kuibyshevsk Oil Refinery has been targeted multiple times, with the latest attack halting its daily processing capacity of 19,000 tons of crude oil, equivalent to the fuel supply for nearly 1,000 fuel tankers [1][3] - The refinery is crucial for Russia's domestic fuel market, processing 5.74 million tons of crude oil in 2024 and producing over one million tons of gasoline [3] - The attack on the CDU-11 crude oil processing unit, a critical component of the refinery, has led to a complete shutdown of the facility, with limited production expected to resume only by early November [3][4] Group 2: Military Strategy and Technology - Ukraine's military has demonstrated advanced long-range strike capabilities, successfully targeting energy facilities over 1,000 kilometers away, indicating a shift in the security landscape for Russia [3][4][6] - The "Spring Knife" suicide drone, a lightweight and stealthy weapon system, has proven effective in penetrating Russian defenses, allowing for precise strikes on critical infrastructure [4] - The cost-effectiveness of these drones, with a price tag of under $10,000 compared to the high operational costs of Russian aircraft, underscores a strategic advantage for Ukraine in targeting valuable energy assets [4] Group 3: Broader Military Context - The recent drone attacks are part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to systematically weaken Russian military capabilities by targeting energy facilities, command centers, and communication hubs [6][7] - The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with estimates suggesting Russian military losses exceeding 1.13 million personnel, highlighting the intense attrition warfare being waged [9][10] - As winter approaches, both sides are engaged in an energy struggle, with Ukraine aiming to disrupt Russian fuel production while Russia retaliates by targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure [12][13][15]

Core Insights - The U.S. military is struggling to keep pace with drone manufacturing capabilities compared to countries like China, despite efforts to accelerate production [1][3] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted the rapid evolution in drone warfare, revealing that the U.S. is lagging behind in this area [3][4] Group 1: Manufacturing Challenges - The U.S. excels in producing large, expensive weapons like fighter jets and tanks but is unprepared for the rapid mass production of smaller, cheaper drones [3] - A significant challenge for the U.S. is the inability to use Chinese-made components in weapons due to security concerns, while domestic alternatives are significantly more expensive [3] Group 2: Market Position - Chinese companies dominate the consumer drone market, while U.S. manufacturers of first-person view (FPV) drones rely heavily on contracts from the Department of Defense, which currently do not include large-scale procurement [3] - The U.S. Department of Defense's "Replicator" initiative aims to produce 3,000 drones within two years, but this is a small fraction compared to China's production of tens of millions of small drones annually [3] Group 3: Policy and Implementation - The Pentagon announced a major policy shift on July 10 to accelerate the deployment of small drones across the military, aiming to equip thousands of drones to the forces [4] - Despite these initiatives, the U.S. military's implementation of drone policies and the resulting impacts remain uncertain, with a noticeable gap between current drone application and global trends [4]

Core Insights - The U.S. military is struggling to keep pace with the manufacturing capabilities and output of countries like China in the drone sector, despite efforts to accelerate production [1][3] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has catalyzed rapid changes in drone warfare, revealing that the U.S., despite having one of the most advanced military-industrial complexes, is lagging behind in drone production [3][4] Group 1: Manufacturing Challenges - The U.S. military faces a significant challenge in rapidly mass-producing small, inexpensive drones, as it is more accustomed to manufacturing large, expensive weapons like fighter jets and tanks [3] - A critical issue is the inability to use Chinese-made components in U.S. weapons due to security concerns, leading to reliance on more expensive domestic alternatives [3] Group 2: Market Position and Production Goals - Chinese companies dominate the consumer drone market, producing tens of millions of small drones annually, which raises concerns for the U.S. [3] - The U.S. Department of Defense's "Replicator" initiative aims to produce 3,000 drones within two years, but this goal appears modest compared to China's production scale [3] Group 3: Policy and Implementation - The Pentagon announced a significant policy shift on July 10 to accelerate the deployment of small drones across the military, aiming to equip thousands of drones to troops [4] - Despite these initiatives, the U.S. military's implementation of drone policies and the impact of these changes remain uncertain, with a noticeable gap between U.S. drone application and global trends [4]

Core Points - The Japanese government plans to allocate over 100 billion yen (approximately 4.9 billion RMB) in the 2026 budget for the procurement of defense drones, indicating a shift towards a more aggressive military posture [1][2] - There is a growing emphasis within the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on establishing a domestic drone manufacturing system to enhance capabilities for attack and reconnaissance [1][2] - The procurement strategy focuses on quantity over quality, with plans to purchase relatively low-cost drones, including those used by Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][2] Group 1 - The Japanese government intends to significantly increase military spending on drones, with a focus on countering perceived threats from China [1][2] - The 2025 budget includes 41.5 billion yen for the procurement of American large drones and 3.2 billion yen for small attack drones, reflecting a strategic shift in defense policy [2] - The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has emphasized the need to quickly advance new combat methods utilizing drones, particularly in response to lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine conflict [2][3] Group 2 - Experts warn that Japan's large-scale drone procurement signals an attempt to break from its post-war pacifist constitution and accelerate militarization [3] - The strategy of prioritizing quantity over quality in drone procurement reveals Japan's anxiety to quickly establish deterrence capabilities [3] - There are concerns that integrating drone warfare with "counterattack capabilities" may lower the threshold for conflict and increase the risk of misjudgment with automated weapons [3]

Group 1 - The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia escalated with military engagement near the Ta Moan temple, leading to both sides deploying heavy artillery and airstrikes [1][3][10] - Thailand's military response included airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets, targeting Cambodian military facilities, which resulted in significant damage [3][22] - Cambodia retaliated with artillery fire, including the use of BM-21 rocket launchers, causing civilian casualties in Thailand [5][10] Group 2 - The historical context of the conflict centers around the disputed ownership of the Preah Vihear temple, with both countries claiming sovereignty based on historical treaties and court rulings [12][14][16] - The region is rich in strategic resources, including rare earth minerals and oil fields, which adds to the tension between the two nations [19][20] - Domestic political pressures in both countries are influencing the conflict, with leaders seeking to bolster their support through nationalistic rhetoric [20] Group 3 - The military tactics employed by both sides reflect modern warfare trends, with Thailand utilizing drones for reconnaissance and targeting, similar to strategies seen in the Russia-Ukraine conflict [22][24] - Cambodia's approach relies on traditional artillery tactics, but their lack of advanced military hardware limits their effectiveness against Thailand's superior air capabilities [30][31] - The ongoing conflict highlights the evolving nature of warfare in the region, with both sides adapting to new technologies and strategies [21][32]