#4 Rapid Military Infrastructure Expansion in Tibet: A Satellite Imagery Analysis

This post is from the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Read all editions here.

TL; DR

• China has made substantial investments in the Western Theatre Command, including constructing new airbases and heliports and improving existing infrastructure.

• Many of these airbases in Tibet and Xinjiang serve dual civilian and military purposes.

• China's rapid construction pace and utilisation of cutting-edge technology indicate its commitment to maintaining a long-term presence in the region.

• All military installations aim to be constructed with self-sufficient infrastructure and amenities.

• This study used high-resolution satellite images to analyse three operational dual-purpose airports and two airbases under construction in Central Tibet. Additional analysis will follow.

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