German Military Bans Chinese-Made Drones
The German Ministry of Defense has officially banned the use of Chinese-manufactured drones across all military activities and training exercises.
The German armed forces have implemented a total ban on the use of drones manufactured in China, covering all military operations and training drills.
The Ministry of Defense stated that this decision is intended to safeguard sensitive data and strengthen the security of military information systems.
Previously, the armed forces relied on commercially available, low-cost drones. The new policy marks a shift away from this practice.
The military plans to replace the existing Chinese-made units with models manufactured domestically in Germany or within the European Union.
The move follows growing security concerns regarding the potential leakage of information about training sites or military equipment.
These measures are part of a broader effort to increase the military's reliance on national technical resources and ensure full operational security.