U.K. raises alarm on Chinese drones used to survey sensitive sites

U.K. raises alarm on Chinese drones used to survey sensitive sites

U.K. government officials have raised private concerns that Chinese-manufactured drones are being used to take high resolution images of critical national infrastructure sites in the U.K., going against guidance from the country’s security services. National Grid PLC, which operates the nation’s electricity and gas networks, uses drones made by Shenzhen-based SZ DJI Technology to take…

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How the Pentagon is adapting to China's technological rise

How the Pentagon is adapting to China’s technological rise

She’s currently taking a break before jumping into her (still unannounced) next act. “It’s been refreshing,” she says—but disconnecting isn’t easy. She continues to monitor defense developments closely and expresses concern over potential setbacks: “New administrations have new priorities, and that’s completely expected, but I do worry about just stalling out on progress that we’ve…

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Police hint at China’s ‘two sessions’ timing with ban on low-flying aircraft

Police hint at China’s ‘two sessions’ timing with ban on low-flying aircraft

Security measures will be stepped up in Beijing ahead of next week’s annual political and legislative sessions, when thousands of lawmakers, officials, generals and businesspeople gather to discuss China’s policy agenda. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Beijing police said that all drones and other flying devices – including those used for sports, entertainment or…

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