German military to stop using Chinese-made drones, citing security concerns

BERLIN Germany's military will no longer use Chinese-made drones, ​a defence ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, amid mounting concern ‌among Western militaries that they could pose a ​security risk and be used to transmit ⁠sensitive information to Beijing. Drones from Chinese manufacturers had previously been permitted as a cost-effective option for target practice and training purposes, ‌the spokesperson said.

They will now be replaced with European products. China to ban drone sales in capital over security fears China to ban drone sales in capital over security fears Officials have cited public security for the new rules, which also forbid bringing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or their core components into Beijing.

China to ban drone sales in capital over security fears storyline 1 "To strengthen the Bundeswehr's ‌self-sufficiency and technological sovereignty, Chinese-made models will no ‌longer ⁠be used," the spokesperson said in an emailed ⁠statement.