The German military bans Chinese drones and cars due to espionage concerns

Updated 2026-11-11 · told from many outlets at once

The Bundeswehr is banning all Chinese drones from barracks and training grounds due to acute security concerns. The military is concerned that small drones could transmit sensitive data to Chinese intelligence services. Additionally, extensive bans have been imposed on the entry of Chinese cars onto military properties.

• The Bundeswehr is apparently banning all Chinese drones from barracks and training grounds due to acute security concerns.

Outlets: ABC Color, Berliner Morgenpost, BioBioChile, Daily Maverick, Deutschlandfunk, Kurier, LIGA.net, ORF News (Austria), Stern, WAZ, de Volkskrant, n-tv

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