China’s AI-powered satellites imperil US aircraft carriers

Published on May 1, 2024



Taijing-4 03 satellite captures detailed images of US naval assets at Norfolk, revealing its advanced surveillance and possible targeting capabilities

China’s Taijing-4 03 radar imaging satellite has recently captured detailed images of the US Navy’s critical Naval Station Norfolk, underscoring its advanced space-based intelligence technologies and striking surveillance capabilities. The images show three US aircraft carriers, two Arleigh Burke-class warships, and four unidentifiable vessels, The National Interest (TNI) reported. Norfolk is one of the US Navy’s most important bases on the US East Coast, which supports 75 ships and 134 aircraft with 14 piers and 11 hangars.

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