The German defence ministry has banned the use of Chinese-made drones across its military operations and training exercises, replacing them with European models to protect data and IT security.
BERLIN: The German military has banned the use of Chinese-made drones, including for training, and is replacing them with European models, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Citing the need for data and IT security, the ministry said that “Chinese-made models will no longer be used … and existing systems will be replaced by products from domestic or, where applicable, European sources”.
News magazine Der Spiegel first reported on the decision, based on worries the drones could transmit data on military exercises, training grounds or weapons systems to Chinese intelligence services.
