China Expands Military Satellite Network, Raising Concerns Over U.S. Forces Written 28 October 2026
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VRSS-1 satellite based on the Jianbing-6 class of Yaogan satellites. | Credit: Cristóbal Alvarado Minic; Wikipedia; CC BY 2.0
Breaking Defense reports that China has tripled its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellite fleet since 2018, significantly expanding its ability to monitor and target U.S. and allied forces. According to a new Defense Intelligence Agency report, China’s growing space-based capabilities “enhance its worldwide situational awareness and enable long-range strikes.” The expanding network strengthens Beijing’s ability to track military activity across the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan, the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula.
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