Commercial satellite imagery is transforming how we understand global security. In this session from AFA's 2026 Warfare Symposium, J. Michael Dahm of the @mitchellstudies reveal what open-source space-based intelligence shows about China’s expanding military infrastructure, aircraft production, and operational reach. From fighter production lines to missile complexes and island construction, the data paints a powerful picture of long-term strategic growth. J. Michael Dahm Senior Fellow, AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Source: What Satellite Imagery Can Tell Us About China’s Military Build Up | 2026 Warfare Symposium
