Digital Globe imagery shows Iran making progress assembling ship modules brought out to the dry dock in January. According to measurements taken on imagery, Iran appears to be constructing another Moudge class frigate. The incomplete boat was located adjacent to the Sahand, another vessel in the series, which is still in the process of being […]
The latest imagery acquired in May 2014 of INS Hansa, a location on India’s western coast in Goa, confirms that the Navy’s Shore Based Testing Facility (SBTF) is operational. Although India inaugurated the facility back in March, it was unknown at the time if the arresting cables had been fully installed allowing for both take-off and aircraft […]
U.S. and Arab allies launched air-strikes across Syrian territory targeting Islamic State and the al-Qaeda-linked Khorasan group. Earlier today, Pentagon officials briefing the press described the successful air-strikes as part “of a credible and sustainable persistent campaign to degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State. US forces hit targets focusing on the organization’s command and […]
The latest satellite imagery acquired by DigitalGlobe and available in Google Earth shows some new activity on the Iranian occupied island of Abu Musa. Imagery from 17JAN14, shows Iran constructing a new dispersal area and adding at least two aircraft shelters to the recently paved area. In addition, a new berthing area was also under […]
Satellite imagery acquired on 26JUL14 by Airbus Defence and Space and published by Jane’s confirmed media reports that the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning recently underwent a four-month maintenance period at China’s Dalian shipyard. Imagery shows the absence of most flight deck markings, particularly those delineating take-off and landing areas, indicative of surface refinishing undertaken during the […]
As India expands its naval fleet, it looks to build additional navy bases to berth new warships. Satellite imagery acquired by DigitalGlobe of Rambilli, a location 50km southwest of India’s East Fleet HQ Vizag, shows new construction activity to support India’s new builds. Imagery from 2013 and 2014 reveals new underground entrances, additional perimeter fencing, and substantial […]
