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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is sounding the alarm on the mounting popularity of Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems, warning that Sino drones could pose serious risks to American critical infrastructure sectors.
The nation’s cyber defense agency published joint guidance Wednesday with the FBI detailing how “the use of Chinese-manufactured UAS in critical infrastructure operations risks exposing sensitive information to PRC authorities.” The guidance highlights that Chinese law compels prominent Chinese-owned UAS manufacturers operating in the United States to collaborate with Beijing’s intelligence services and engage in foreign data collection operations.
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