US moves to ban imports of military-grade drones from China

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed rules to prohibit the import of advanced drones with swarming capabilities, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers like DJI and Autel Robotics, due to national security concerns. The proposed regulations aim to secure the drone supply chain and prevent foreign access to sensitive data. This move follows previous bans on telecommunications equipment from Chinese companies and reflects a growing bipartisan consensus on the risks posed by foreign technology to national infrastructure.

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