Satellite photos show weapons system at disputed South China Sea

A satellite photo of what could be a weapons system at the Johnson Reef in the South China Sea. REUTERS

A US Think tank has released satellite images of what looks like a weapons system, anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, set up by China within the disputed South China Sea.

A satellite image shows what CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative says appears to be anti-aircraft guns and what are likely to be close-in weapons systems (CIWS) on the artificial island Johnson Reef in the South China Sea in this image released on December 13, 2016. — Reuters