南非测试新的水下宽带,而美国出于主权考虑袭击尼日利亚的ISIS网站。 South Africa tests new underwater broadband, while the U.S. strikes ISIS sites in Nigeria amid sovereignty concerns.

2026年1月5日,南非展示了CSIR开发的一个新的宽带水下通信系统,在500米范围内实现了240千位/秒以上的数据率,加强了声纳数据传输和水下监测的海军能力。 On January 5, 2026, South Africa demonstrated a new broadband underwater communication system developed by the CSIR, achieving data rates over 240 kbps at 500 meters, enhancing naval capabilities for sonar data transfer and underwater surveillance. 美国在特朗普总统指定尼日利亚为“特别受关注国家”后,对尼日利亚西北部与伊斯兰国有联系的地点进行了空袭,引发了关于主权和长期安全的辩论。 The U.S. conducted air strikes in northwestern Nigeria targeting ISIS-linked sites, following President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” sparking debate over sovereignty and long-term security. 与此同时,南非空军在20国集团峰会期间保障了领空安全,而南南非国防军确认将进行多国海军演习,即 " 和平意愿 " ,定于1月9日由中国、俄罗斯和伊朗参加,但细节依然有限。 Meanwhile, South Africa’s Air Force secured airspace during the G20 summit, while the SANDF confirmed a multinational naval exercise, Will for Peace, involving China, Russia, and Iran, set for January 9, though details remain limited. 南非继续通过公私伙伴关系加强网络防御,尽管存在筹资挑战。 South Africa continues to strengthen cyber defense through public-private partnerships despite funding challenges. 尼日利亚从Textron公司为石油和天然气安全购置了VTOL无人驾驶飞行器,从而扩大了其无人监测能力。 Nigeria acquired VTOL UAVs from Textron for oil and gas security, expanding its unmanned surveillance capacity.