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China’s Massive Next-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship Takes Shape

New satellite imagery shows China’s rapid progress on the construction of a brand new class of warship, the Type 076 landing helicopter assault (LHA) ship. Once complete, it will be the largest vessel of its type in the world.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — August 1, 2024

Yongbyon’s Status during the Trump-Kim Summits: A Thermal Analysis

Despite leader-to-leader exchanges in 2018 and 2019 aiming to advance denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, thermal infrared imagery of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center around the summit dates reveals limited impact on its overall operational status.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — July 29, 2024

Changes at North Korean Missile Operating Bases: Part 2

This second part of the missile operating bases update covers developments at Sakkanmol, Sangnam-ni, Sino-ri, and Yusang-ni Missile Operating Bases over the past several years.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — July 2, 2024

Secret Signals: Decoding China’s Intelligence Activities in Cuba

In 2023, U.S. officials acknowledged that China operates spy facilities in Cuba, but details have remained scarce. New satellite imagery offers an unprecedented look at four active sites in Cuba most likely to be supporting China’s efforts to spy on the United States.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Brian Hart, Henry Ziemer, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Ryan C. Berg, and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — July 1, 2024

Enhancing Understanding of Yongbyon Through Thermal Imagery: Part 2

Part 2 of this series builds upon the methodology and findings presented in Part 1, offering a deeper dive into the operational nuances of the 5MWe Reactor and the Experimental Light Water Reactor.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — June 26, 2024

Enhancing Understanding of Yongbyon Through Thermal Imagery: Part 1

TIR (TIR) analysis via LANDSAT 8 and 9 imagery over two years provides key insights into Yongbyon nuclear facilities’ operations, highlighting the intricate strengths and limitations of thermal imagery for operational assessment.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — June 17, 2024

Recent Ballistic Missile Submarine Movements at Sinpo

In an exceptional surge of activity during the past five weeks, North Korea has undertaken moves at Sinpo of the Hero Kim Kun Ok ballistic missile submarine (SSB), the 8.24 Yongung experiment ballistic missile submarine (SSBA), and the submersible missile test stand barge.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — June 13, 2024

Changes at North Korean Missile Operating Bases: Part 1

Satellite imagery shows that North Korea has undertaken numerous small and some significant changes at most of its ballistic missile operating bases over the past five years.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — June 10, 2024