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Germany Bans Chinese-Made Drones From Military Training Grounds

The restrictions also extend to vehicles manufactured by Chinese companies such as BYD, Geely and NIO, which military personnel must park outside secure facilities.

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Germany's military has banned commercially available Chinese-made drones from barracks and training grounds, effective immediately, citing security concerns, Der Spiegel reported.

Under a 2024 procurement strategy, local commanders had been allowed to purchase commercially available drones, including systems manufactured by China-based DJI.

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The Defence Ministry, led by Boris Pistorius, confirmed that existing Chinese equipment would be gradually phased out and replaced with German or European alternatives to prevent potential data leaks to Beijing.

The restrictions also extend to vehicles manufactured by Chinese companies such as BYD, Geely and NIO, which military personnel must park outside secure facilities.

The measures form part of Germany's broader efforts to counter suspected espionage activities and strengthen security around military installations.

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