Germany Tightens Restrictions on Drone Use at Military Facilities, Including Brands Like DJI
According to a report by The Guardian on November 11, Germany has prohibited commercial Chinese-made drones from entering military bases and training grounds, citing concerns that such devices could collect sensitive information and transmit data to China.
Der Spiegel reports that military units are now swiftly removing drones acquired in recent years, including DJI products previously listed in the 2024 procurement whitelist. Due to the absence of documented procurement records across military branches, German defense authorities have opted for a comprehensive ban.
Previously, the United States barred Chinese automaker BYD vehicles from entering Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, while Poland has restricted Chinese-made vehicles from accessing military installations. At the same time, 14 members of the European Parliament have called on the EU’s cybersecurity agency to assess potential security risks posed by BYD automobiles.
BYD responded that vehicle data and cloud-based information cannot be remotely accessed from China, and users retain full control over their data.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1881557747997707/
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