卫星图像显示中国在老挝班坤机场部署了8架Hongdu JL-8轻型攻击机1。该机场位于老挝首都万象北侧约50公里处1。中国国防部于9月29日宣布在该地开设"支持和培训中心"1，声称目的是"帮助老挝加强空军飞行员培训"，并非"针对任何第三方"1。这是除南海岛屿基地外，中国在其他国家首个能处理战斗机的军事设施1。
根据新加坡安全分析人士Collin Koh的评估，该基地可被视为"东南亚首个完整的人民解放军海外基地"1。美国战争研究所则称其为"首个专注于空中力量的人民解放军海外军事设施"1。卫星图像还显示该机场正在进行跑道延伸工程，未来可能容纳轰炸机等大型飞机1。泰国国防部发言人海军少将Surasant Kongsiri表示将密切监测基地发展1。中国目前仅有的其他海外军事基地是位于吉布提的后勤基地1。
Satellite imagery has documented eight Hongdu JL-8 light attack aircraft deployed at Banpheng Airport in Laos, located approximately 30 miles north of the capital Vientiane.1 The Chinese Ministry of Defense announced the opening of a "support and training center" at the facility on September 29, 2024, claiming its purpose is to "help Laos strengthen air force pilot training" and is not "targeted at any third party."1
The establishment marks a significant milestone for Beijing's military expansion overseas. This is China's first military aviation base on mainland Southeast Asia capable of handling combat aircraft, distinct from bases on South China Sea islands.1 According to the Institute for the Study of War, it represents "the first People's Liberation Army overseas military facility focused on air power."1 Singapore security analyst Collin Koh characterized it as "Southeast Asia's first comprehensive PLA overseas base," noting that China's only other overseas military installation is a logistics facility in Djibouti.1 Satellite imagery also indicates ongoing runway extension work at Banpheng, suggesting future capacity to accommodate larger aircraft such as bombers.1
The development has drawn regional scrutiny. Thai Defense Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri stated that Thailand will monitor the facility's development closely.1
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