IMINT - Imagery Intelligence
The Chinese currently have a limited spaceborne photoreconnaissance
capability that focuses on collecting imagery over the Russian border. The
Chinese also use a variety of fixed wing aircraft to collect photographic
imagery. None of these systems present a substantial intelligence collection
threat to U.S. forces in the region. U.S. intelligence agencies believe that
China will likely develop a mid-resolution electro-optic imaging system in
the future that will provide the Chinese with improved capabilities.
Systems
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/irp/world/china/program/imint.htm
Created by John Pike
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Updated Wednesday, November 26, 1997 5:56:23 PM
