Satellite Imagery (Page 2)

Updated on Sep 13, 2024

Satellite imagery and videos offer new evidence of a surge in the development of the stealthy flying-wing uncrewed combat air vehicles in China, especially with regard to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword.

Air

Chinese Flying Wing UCAV Testing Accelerating Based On Satellite Imagery, Videos Chinese Flying Wing UCAV Testing Accelerating Based On Satellite Imagery, Videos

Posted on Sep 5, 2024

Images taken after a Ukrainian drone strike on an airbase deep inside Russia Russia shows several combat aircraft were damaged.

Air

Russian Jets Damaged In Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Attack On Air Base Russian Jets Damaged In Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Attack On Air Base

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

An already massive hangar in northwestern China is now even bigger after receiving a 300-foot-long extension.

Air

China’s Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger China’s Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

A new type of submarine has appeared in China, featuring X-form rudders for the first time on a crewed Chinese design. Whether the recently spotted submarine is a further iteration of an existing class, or if it’s an entirely new design, it reflects the rapid pace of development in China’s submarine program, which features increasingly advanced and innovative nuclear- and conventionally powered types.

Sea

China’s Latest Submarine Features X-Shaped Stern China’s Latest Submarine Features X-Shaped Stern

Posted on Jul 29, 2024

Satellite imagery shows curious activity, including a cluster of crane barges, at a prominent shipyard in China over a period of several days in June 2024.

Odd Activity At Chinese Submarine Shipyard Draws Interest Odd Activity At Chinese Submarine Shipyard Draws Interest

Posted on Jul 18, 2024

Satellite imagery has offered even clearer looks at Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray submersible drone.

Huge Manta Ray Underwater Drone Looks Like A Docked Star Wars Spaceship Huge Manta Ray Underwater Drone Looks Like A Docked Star Wars Spaceship

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

These before and after satellite images from Planet labs shows that Russian Su-34 Fullbacks may have been damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack.

Air

Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base

Updated on Jun 14, 2024

Air

Su-57 Felon Targeted In Ukraine Strike Seen In New Higher-Resolution Satellite Images Su-57 Felon Targeted In Ukraine Strike Seen In New Higher-Resolution Satellite Images

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

Both Ukrainian and Russian sources say an Su-57 Felon new-generation fighter was struck for the first time.

Air

Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims (Updated) Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 9, 2024

Satellite imagery looks to show a recent Ukrainian strike targeted a prized Russian long-range radar system.

Prized Russian Long Range Radar System Attacked In Eastern Ukraine Prized Russian Long Range Radar System Attacked In Eastern Ukraine

Posted on May 29, 2024

Satellite imagery confirms an attack on a Russian strategic early warning radar site, which could point to a new and worrisome dimension to the conflict around Ukraine.

Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal

Posted on May 24, 2024

The War Zone has now obtained additional high-resolution imagery better showing the extent of the destruction at Russia's Belbek Air Base from recent Ukrainian strikes.

MiG-31 Foxhounds Confirmed Destroyed In New Imagery Of Belbek Air Base MiG-31 Foxhounds Confirmed Destroyed In New Imagery Of Belbek Air Base

Posted on May 17, 2024

Satellite imagery of Russia's Belbek Air Base on the occupied Crimean Peninsula shows damage from Ukrainian strikes earlier this week.

Damage To Russia’s Belbek Air Base In Crimea Seen After Ukrainian Strikes Damage To Russia’s Belbek Air Base In Crimea Seen After Ukrainian Strikes

Posted on May 16, 2024

Wreckage of S-400 engagement radar at airbase of Belbek in Crimea, May 15, 2024.

Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated) Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated)

Posted on May 15, 2024

Satellite imagery does now show any apparent damage to Russia's unique submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage ship Kommuna, one of the oldest military vessels in service in anywhere in the world.

Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack Major Damage At Russian Airbase In Crimea After Ukrainian Attack

Posted on Apr 19, 2024

A decoy that looks intended to help defend against drone attack and cruise missile strikes has appeared on a pier at a Russian Navy base in the Black Sea.

Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Satellite imagery shows work starting a new jetty on the coast of the Gaza Strip as the U.S. military is working to establish a temporary pier to help provide humanitarian aid to residents there.

New Jetty Being Built Off Gaza Beach As Maritime Aid Missions Spin Up New Jetty Being Built Off Gaza Beach As Maritime Aid Missions Spin Up

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

Image of US Strikes on target in eastern Syria.

U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria U.S. Airstrikes Obliterated Munitions Storage Compound In Syria

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

Satellite imagery The War Zone has obtained from Planet Labs shows the aftermath of U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen's capital.

Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

Air

B-1B Bomber’s Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image B-1B Bomber’s Crash Landing Path Seen In Satellite Image

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

New satellite imagery offers a clearer look at the full aftermath of a Ukrainian missile strike on the port of Feodosia in Crimea.

Sea

Full Devastation From Cruise Missile Attack On Russian Ship Comes Into View Full Devastation From Cruise Missile Attack On Russian Ship Comes Into View

Posted on Dec 27, 2023

North Korea May Be Building An Early-Warning Radar Plane North Korea May Be Building An Early-Warning Radar Plane

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Russia's Sevastopol Harbor defenses were badly damaged by Monday's Black Sea storm.

Russia’s Harbor Defenses In Sevastopol In Disarray After Storm Russia’s Harbor Defenses In Sevastopol In Disarray After Storm

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

There are plenty of satellite images of balloons says the head of the Pentagon office tasked with finding UFOs.

Balloons, No UFOs, Found By Satellites, Shoot Down Video Coming Says AARO Chief Balloons, No UFOs, Found By Satellites, Shoot Down Video Coming Says AARO Chief

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Air

Tu-95 Decoys Are Being Painted On Russian Air Base’s Apron Tu-95 Decoys Are Being Painted On Russian Air Base’s Apron

By Stetson Payne

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

Russia Is Using Tires To Protect Its Bombers From Aerial Attack Russia Is Using Tires To Protect Its Bombers From Aerial Attack

Posted on Sep 4, 2023

Air

Moment Of Drone Strike That Destroyed Russian Il-76s Seen In Infrared Image Moment Of Drone Strike That Destroyed Russian Il-76s Seen In Infrared Image

Posted on Aug 31, 2023

Commercial space tracking data shows Chinese satellites have been surveilling major exercises in and around Australia, but this should come as no surprise.

China’s Constant Spying On Australian Drills From Space A Sign Of Shifting Orbital Balance China’s Constant Spying On Australian Drills From Space A Sign Of Shifting Orbital Balance

Updated on Aug 21, 2023

The World’s Largest Airshow As Seen From Space The World’s Largest Airshow As Seen From Space

Posted on Jul 31, 2023

Infrared satellites spot Ukraine dam blast

U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report

Posted on Jun 9, 2023

Ukraine Ammo Storage Site Obliterated Where Huge Fireball Seen Ukraine Ammo Storage Site Obliterated Where Huge Fireball Seen

Updated on May 14, 2023

Airship Spotted Outside Giant Secretive Hangar In China Airship Spotted Outside Giant Secretive Hangar In China

Posted on May 1, 2023

Strikes Crater Runways In A Puzzling Way At Syria’s Damascus International Strikes Crater Runways In A Puzzling Way At Syria’s Damascus International

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 2, 2023

Edwards Air Force Base’s First Open House In 13 Years Seen From Space Edwards Air Force Base’s First Open House In 13 Years Seen From Space

Posted on Oct 15, 2022

Air

Mysterious J-20 Fighter-Like Shapes Appear At Remote Chinese Airbase Mysterious J-20 Fighter-Like Shapes Appear At Remote Chinese Airbase

Updated on Sep 15, 2022

Air

Does This Area 51 Image Show A Secret Aircraft Or A Shadow Of A Cloud? Does This Area 51 Image Show A Secret Aircraft Or A Shadow Of A Cloud?

Posted on Aug 30, 2022

Russian Airbase In Crimea Shows No Major Damage After Reported Attack Russian Airbase In Crimea Shows No Major Damage After Reported Attack

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Widespread Destruction Seen After Blasts At Russian Base In Crimea Widespread Destruction Seen After Blasts At Russian Base In Crimea

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

Activity At Remote Chinese Airstrip Seen Before Spaceplane Launch Activity At Remote Chinese Airstrip Seen Before Spaceplane Launch

Posted on Aug 5, 2022

Chinese Airbase Right Across From Taiwan Operating Again After Major Upgrades Chinese Airbase Right Across From Taiwan Operating Again After Major Upgrades

By Joseph Trevithick, detresfa_, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 26, 2022

A satellite image of Ukraine's Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, in the Black Sea, which Russian forces currently occupy, taken on June 21, 2022. The red circles highlight areas that appear to have been hit in Ukrainian strikes.

Ukrainian Strikes On Russian-Occupied Snake Island Confirmed In Satellite Imagery Ukrainian Strikes On Russian-Occupied Snake Island Confirmed In Satellite Imagery

Posted on Jun 21, 2022

A satellite image showing Tinian International Airport on the island of Tinian on June 6, 2022, with construction work visible on the northern side of the facility.

Construction Of Airbase On Tinian Island In Case Guam Gets Knocked Out Has Begun Construction Of Airbase On Tinian Island In Case Guam Gets Knocked Out Has Begun

Posted on Jun 15, 2022

A satellite image showing China's still-under-construction Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on June 14, 2022.

New Chinese Aircraft Carrier’s Dry Dock Is Flooded, Launch Imminent New Chinese Aircraft Carrier’s Dry Dock Is Flooded, Launch Imminent

Posted on Jun 14, 2022

Snake Island Reinforced By Russia With Additional Surface-To-Air Missiles Snake Island Reinforced By Russia With Additional Surface-To-Air Missiles

By Tyler Rogoway, Stetson Payne

Posted on Jun 11, 2022

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Spotted Off Taiwan In Satellite Imagery Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Spotted Off Taiwan In Satellite Imagery

By Stetson Payne, detresfa_

Posted on May 14, 2022

A satellite image of Ukraine's Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, taken on May 12, 2022, with an inset highlighting the presence of what is likely the Russian Navy's self-propelled crane barge SPK-46150.

Russian Crane Barge Appears At Hotly Contested Snake Island Russian Crane Barge Appears At Hotly Contested Snake Island

Posted on May 12, 2022

Mariupol Is An Urban Hellscape Now Mariupol Is An Urban Hellscape Now

By Stetson Payne

Posted on May 1, 2022

Russian Navy Ship That Exploded In Ukrainian Port Seen Totally Destroyed In Satellite Image Russian Navy Ship That Exploded In Ukrainian Port Seen Totally Destroyed In Satellite Image

By detresfa_, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 25, 2022

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Russian Missile Strike Obliterated Hangar At Ukrainian MiG-29 Depot Satellite Image Shows Russian Missile Strike Obliterated Hangar At Ukrainian MiG-29 Depot Satellite Image Shows

Posted on Mar 18, 2022

Amphibious Assault On Odesa Could Be Imminent According To Satellite Imagery (Updated) Amphibious Assault On Odesa Could Be Imminent According To Satellite Imagery (Updated)

Updated on Mar 17, 2022

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Ukraine Strikes Back: Barrage Leaves Russian-Occupied Kherson Airbase In Flames (Updated) Ukraine Strikes Back: Barrage Leaves Russian-Occupied Kherson Airbase In Flames (Updated)

Updated on Mar 16, 2022

Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated) Mysterious Aircraft Spotted At Area 51 In Unprecedented Satellite Image (Updated)

Updated on Feb 4, 2022

Aftermath Of Israel’s Bombardment Of Syrian Port Seen In Satellite Imagery Aftermath Of Israel’s Bombardment Of Syrian Port Seen In Satellite Imagery

Posted on Dec 30, 2021

Iran’s Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated) Iran’s Newest Warship Has Fallen On Its Side In A Dry Dock (Updated)

Updated on Dec 7, 2021

China Is Building A Massive Helicopter Base On The Tibetan Plateau China Is Building A Massive Helicopter Base On The Tibetan Plateau

By detresfa_

Updated on Nov 17, 2021

China Is Using E-3 Sentry Mockups For Targets On Its Ballistic Missile Impact Range China Is Using E-3 Sentry Mockups For Targets On Its Ballistic Missile Impact Range

Updated on Nov 12, 2021

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Russia Deployed A Smokescreen Over Its Strategic Naval Base In Syria Russia Deployed A Smokescreen Over Its Strategic Naval Base In Syria

Updated on Nov 11, 2021

Tailless Fighter-Like Airframe Spotted At Chinese Jet Manufacturer’s Test Airfield Tailless Fighter-Like Airframe Spotted At Chinese Jet Manufacturer’s Test Airfield

Updated on Oct 30, 2021

Major Construction Underway At Three Of China’s Airbases Closest To Taiwan Major Construction Underway At Three Of China’s Airbases Closest To Taiwan

By detresfa_

Updated on Oct 14, 2021