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This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows Triton Island in the South China Sea on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

China appears to be building an airstrip on a disputed island

Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press appear to show construction on the island in the South China Sea.

8 months ago

This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC and taken on Friday, June 30, 2023, shows apparent recent construction of tents at a former military base outside the Belarusian town of Osipovichi.

Satellite photos suggest Belarus is building military camp site

Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show what appeared to be a newly built military-style camp in Belarus.

10 months ago

Army receives first batch of mixed reality goggles, more work ahead

Despite delays, IVAS developers continue to improve the device.

19 months ago

Satellite photos show chaos in Afghanistan exit

Satellite imagery from commercial providers shows crowds of people gathered on the tarmac at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan as thousands of people try to exit the country.

By Nathan Strout

3 years ago

Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen

The runway on Mayun Island allows whoever controls it to project power into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and easily launch airstrikes into mainland Yemen.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago

F-15E becomes first aircraft compatible with new nuclear bomb design

Two successful test launches of B61-12 designs mean the F-15E is ready to go with the newest nuclear gravity bomb design.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago