英国国防部在一份声明中说，这名军人是"在远离前线、观察乌克兰部队测试一种新型防御能力时"遭遇事故，因伤致死，家属已得到通知。 据悉，英国目前有特种部队在乌克兰境内秘密执行任务，包括协助训练乌克兰军方使用特定装备。此外，还有少量医护人员部署在乌克兰，另有人 员为英国驻乌外交机构提供安保。 据央视新闻，英国国防部9日说，一名英国武装部队成员在乌克兰遭遇"悲剧性事故"，当天伤重不治。据悉，这是自2022年2月俄乌冲突升级以来， 英方首次宣布有英国军人在乌克兰身亡。 ...

新华社北京12月7日电 美国国防部长赫格塞思6日拒绝透露五角大楼是否会公布"运毒船"二次打击 视频。随着美国政府加大对委内瑞拉的攻势，并威胁对委展开地面行动，美国超过65个城市呼吁停止一 场新的战争。 这是从空中拍摄的美国国防部所在地五角大楼（2020年2月19日摄）。新华社记者刘杰摄 二次打击视频 据美媒日前披露，美军9月2日在加勒比海对一艘"运毒船"发射导弹打击后，继续对船上两名生还者 实施第二次攻击。这艘船最终沉没，造成11人死亡。《华盛顿邮报》援引消息人士的话报道，军队接到 了赫格塞思"干掉船上每个人"的直接指令。 美军9月初以来在拉美地区的加勒比海和东太平洋进行所谓"扫毒"行动，已经攻击21艘"运毒船"， 造成超过80人死亡。但美国政府没有公布这些船只和人员贩毒的证据，相关军事行动的合法性在美国国 内外备受质疑。 消息人士透露称，向议员展示的袭击视频显示，两名男子在他们的船只被摧毁后紧紧抓住残骸。他 们手无寸铁，也没有携带任何可见的通讯设备。 赫格塞思6日在美国加利福尼亚州罗纳德·里根总统图书馆举办的防务论坛上发表演讲，多次被问及 是否会公布视频，但赫格塞思没有作出肯定的回答。"我们正在审查这一过程 ...

新华社柏林12月5日电（记者张毅荣 李超）德国联邦议院（议会下院）5日通过《兵役制度现代化 法》，以扩大联邦国防军规模。这一法案仍需联邦参议院（议会上院）批准，批准后预计于2026年1月1 日生效。 德国2011年暂停实施义务兵役制。国防部最新数据显示，德国目前现役军人数量约为18.4万。 据德新社报道，这一法案表决得到联邦议院323名议员支持、272人反对、1人弃权。柏林、汉堡、 杜塞尔多夫、德累斯顿和慕尼黑等主要城市当天出现反对新兵役制度法案的抗议活动。 新兵役制度仍以志愿兵为优先，但如果安全局势恶化，或自愿报名人数未达到目标，德国政府可向 联邦议院申请通过法律，实施"需求征兵制"，以弥补兵源不足。 德国政府5日发布公报说，鉴于欧洲安全形势，德国正加强国家和联盟防御。按照新的北约能力目 标，到2035年，联邦国防军将拥有超过26万名现役军人和20万名预备役军人。 按照该法案，2026年起，德国所有18岁男性和女性都将收到一份问卷，以确定他们在联邦国防军服 役的意愿与适合性。男性必须回答，女性则自愿。所有有意愿参军的青年将接受是否适合服役的进一步 评估。 2027年7月1日起，所有18岁男性必须接受体检。根 ...

Group 1 - NATO's military preparations have escalated significantly, with a detailed 1200-page operational plan aimed at deploying 800,000 troops, 30,000 main battle tanks, and 120,000 armored vehicles to Eastern Europe within a month [4][23]. - The absence of U.S. Secretary of State Rubio at the NATO foreign ministers' meeting has raised concerns, as it is a rare occurrence that signals a potential strategic shift [2][11]. - NATO is transitioning from deterrence to actual military deployment, with plans for a joint military exercise involving over 50,000 troops scheduled for September 2025 [6][23]. Group 2 - The NATO Military Committee Chairman has suggested a more aggressive strategy against Russia, including the possibility of preemptive strikes, which has drawn strong criticism from Russia [6][16]. - The U.S. stance on NATO appears ambiguous, with Trump oscillating between supporting NATO and emphasizing European self-funding for defense, while also pushing for a peace plan with Ukraine [9][12]. - There is a growing divide within the EU regarding military spending, with Eastern European countries advocating for increased military capabilities, while Southern European nations express concerns over rising costs [25]. Group 3 - Russia faces significant challenges, including economic limitations and high military casualties, while still maintaining a substantial defense budget and nuclear capabilities [16][17]. - The ongoing military buildup and strategic discussions by NATO have led to a deteriorating trust between the two sides, contributing to a classic security dilemma in Eurasia [23][21]. - The geopolitical landscape is further complicated by Japan and South Korea strengthening ties with NATO, indicating a broader regional military alignment against perceived threats [19][18].

Core Points - The U.S. Defense Secretary confirmed the temporary deployment of U.S. military personnel and aircraft in the Dominican Republic, aiming to expand this cooperation model to more countries [1][3] - Recent visits by U.S. military officials to the Caribbean have raised concerns about potential military action against Venezuela, with regional organizations and countries expressing strong opposition to U.S. intervention [3][4] - The Dominican President announced the allowance for U.S. military use of certain areas in the country for logistical operations, including refueling and transportation of military equipment and personnel [3][4] Summary by Sections - **U.S. Military Presence** The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Caribbean under the guise of anti-drug operations, with approximately 15,000 personnel deployed, including the USS Ford aircraft carrier [5] The U.S. has sunk 21 so-called "drug boats" since September, resulting in over 80 deaths [5] - **Regional Reactions** Venezuela accuses the U.S. of using anti-drug operations as a pretext for military buildup aimed at overthrowing President Maduro [6] The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States emphasized the desire for peace in the hemisphere, opposing any military conflict [6] Cuban Foreign Minister criticized the U.S. military deployment as aggressive under the pretext of anti-drug efforts [6] - **Cooperation with Caribbean Nations** The U.S. seeks support from Caribbean nations for its anti-drug initiatives, marking a significant public agreement with the Dominican Republic [4] Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister confirmed U.S. military activities but clarified that no permanent U.S. presence is established in the country [4]

Core Viewpoint - Japan's Self-Defense Forces are enhancing military deployments near the Taiwan Strait in response to provocative remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with plans established as early as 2021 for military operations in the event of a Taiwan crisis [1][2]. Group 1: Military Strategies - The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has developed three military strategies focused on the Taiwan Strait, utilizing the "Southwest Islands" as operational bases [2]. - The first strategy involves the "Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade" executing a blitzkrieg, with the brigade expanded to 3,000 personnel and utilizing various naval vessels for rapid troop deployment [2]. - The second strategy is a large-scale amphibious operation, with plans to integrate existing forces into a new special operations brigade and establish a "Maritime Transport Group" by 2027, equipped with 10 transport vessels [2]. - The third strategy focuses on missile fire suppression and blockade, employing advanced anti-ship and hypersonic missiles to support the amphibious operations [2]. Group 2: Limitations and Challenges - The Japan Self-Defense Forces face significant challenges in achieving air superiority, as their F-15 and F-2 aircraft are outdated, and the limited number of F-35A jets do not provide adequate protection for naval operations [3]. - The potential for long-range firepower to disrupt Japanese amphibious forces during mobilization poses a critical risk, indicating that any deployment could lead to failure due to overwhelming enemy firepower [3].

Group 1: Scientific Discoveries - China's research team discovered five micro-quasars in the Milky Way that emit ultra-high-energy particle streams, providing significant insights into black holes and cosmic rays [1][5][6] - The phenomenon known as the "knee" structure in the cosmic ray energy spectrum, which has puzzled scientists for nearly 70 years, has been linked to these micro-quasars [4][5] Group 2: Lunar Research - The Chinese National Space Administration announced a breakthrough in lunar research, identifying micro-sized hematite and magnetite crystals from samples collected by the Chang'e 6 mission, revealing new mechanisms of lunar oxidation [6][9] Group 3: Military Developments - The first sea trial of China's 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, was successfully completed, demonstrating its capabilities and innovative technologies such as electromagnetic catapults [9][11][13] Group 4: Space Missions - The Shenzhou 21 manned spacecraft successfully landed, with the crew having spent 204 days in orbit, setting a new record for the longest single crew duration in space for China [15][16][18] Group 5: Renewable Energy Innovations - China's first high-altitude wind energy project, featuring the world's largest 5000 square meter wind energy capturing parachute, successfully completed its test, marking significant progress in harnessing high-altitude wind energy [21][23][25] Group 6: 6G Technology Development - China has completed the first phase of 6G technology trials, developing over 300 key technology reserves and entering the international standard research phase, with commercial deployment expected around 2030 [25]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the deployment of the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean, highlighting the significant military presence and operations aimed at combating crime networks in the region [3]. Summary by Sections - **Military Deployment** The USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Caribbean, marking the largest military deployment by the U.S. in the region in decades, with approximately 12,000 U.S. soldiers and nearly ten naval vessels involved in the operation known as "Southern Shield" [3]. - **Operation Objectives** The U.S. Southern Command has stated that the USS Ford will join previously deployed joint forces in the Caribbean to target and dismantle criminal networks, particularly in the context of drug trafficking [3]. - **Context of Drug Trafficking** Despite the U.S. citing drug interdiction as the reason for the military presence, reports indicate that Venezuela is not a major source of drugs entering the U.S. This has led to accusations from the Venezuelan government that the U.S. is using military threats to instigate regime change [3]. - **Political Statements** U.S. President Trump has indicated that decisions regarding further actions against Venezuela have been made, although specifics were not disclosed. Venezuelan President Maduro has characterized the U.S. military actions in the Caribbean as a significant international challenge [3].

Group 1 - Venezuela's military has entered a state of full readiness with the launch of the "Independence 200" exercise to enhance defense capabilities [1] - The exercise aims to optimize command, control, and communication systems, coordinating various military and security forces across the country [1] - President Maduro signed the "Comprehensive Defense Command Law," establishing comprehensive defense commands at national, state, and municipal levels [3] Group 2 - The U.S. Navy's "Ford" aircraft carrier strike group has entered the Caribbean region as part of military operations directed by President Trump [5][8] - The "Ford" carrier, which has been in service since 2017, carries over 5,000 personnel and can deploy more than 75 aircraft [8] - Recent U.S. military actions in the Caribbean have faced criticism and claims of illegality from international partners, leading to a halt in intelligence sharing from the UK and Colombia [9][11]

Economic Overview - The U.S. government shutdown has reached a historical record, with both parties claiming advantages in the ongoing negotiations[3] - In October, the ADP employment numbers exceeded expectations, but showed a significant slowdown compared to earlier in the year, facing risks from layoffs in large companies and the federal government[3] - The ISM Manufacturing PMI for October remained in contraction for the eighth consecutive month, indicating weak demand and supply, while the Services PMI reached an eight-month high, potentially boosting Q4 economic activity[3] Domestic Economic Conditions - China's manufacturing PMI fell in October, indicating a decline in both domestic and external demand, while the non-manufacturing PMI saw a slight recovery due to holiday and e-commerce promotions[3] - October exports contracted year-on-year due to high base effects and weakening overseas demand, with only automotive, shipbuilding, and integrated circuits showing positive contributions[3] - Domestic policies are actively addressing both long-term reforms and short-term growth targets, with fiscal policies aimed at accelerating effective investments[3] Commodity Prices and Market Trends - Downstream real estate transactions showed a slight recovery, while agricultural wholesale prices remained stable; midstream steel prices decreased while cement prices increased[3] - Upstream, coking coal and coke prices fluctuated, with non-ferrous metals and gold prices declining, and crude oil prices also showing a downward trend[3]