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Attack jets spotted at Chinese military facility in Laos
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Eight light attack aircraft were positioned at Ban Keun airport.
Satellite images show eight light attack aircraft at Ban Keun airport in Laos, where China opened a joint support and training centre on 29 September. The facility is being expanded and may eventually accommodate larger aircraft.
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China opened a joint support and training centre at Ban Keun airport on 29 September 2026.
“China opened what it said was a joint “support and training centre” at Ban Keun on 29 September.”
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Eight light attack aircraft were positioned at Ban Keun airport.
“show eight light attack aircraft positioned at Ban Keun airport”
AllegedThe aircraft shown at Ban Keun airport appear to be Chinese-made Hongdu JL-8 jets.
“The planes’ shape matches that of the Chinese-made Hongdu JL-8 jet”