Satellite imagery suggests Chinese aircraft at new Laos joint facility

Commercial satellite imagery of Ban Keun Airport in Laos shows eight K-8/JL-8 trainer aircraft, double the assessed size of the Laotian air force's fleet, plus military vehicles. This suggests Chinese military aircraft may already be operating from a new joint facility, though the status and purpose remain unconfirmed. If verified, it marks a notable expansion of Chinese military presence in Southeast Asia.