China Upgrades Djibouti Base Radar to Monitor Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb

A U.S. report alleges China is installing advanced radar and antenna systems at its Djibouti military base near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, enhancing its ability to monitor Red Sea conflicts and Western fleet movements. This signals an intensifying competition for control over key maritime chokepoints in the Middle East and Africa. The claim is based on a U.S. assessment, with no independent corroboration, and the operational impact remains uncertain.