India, April 21 -- A Chinese national was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after federal authorities said he photographed sensitive military aircraft near Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Tianrui Liang, 21, allegedly also planned to target another installation as he prepared to leave the country.

Liang violated a federal law that restricts photographing defense installations without authorization, court documents filed in the Eastern District of New York stated.

Liang was taken into custody April 7 while trying to board an international flight. This came just days after a warrant was issued in Nebraska, Fox News reported.

The case centers on activity near Offutt Air Force Base, which is home to U.S. Strat...