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U.S. Military's Drone Dependence on China Sparks Security Alarm

4/21/2025

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The U.S. military's dependence on Chinese components for drone manufacturing raises alarming national security concerns, with China dominating 90% of the global market. Efforts to shift production domestically are stymied by bureaucratic obstacles and Chinese export restrictions, while the Pentagon still allows the use of Chinese parts in military drones, heightening vulnerability.

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The U.S. military's dependence on Chinese components for drone manufacturing raises alarming national security concerns, with China dominating 90% of the global market. Efforts to shift production domestically are stymied by bureaucratic obstacles and Chinese export restrictions, while the Pentagon still allows the use of Chinese parts in military drones, heightening vulnerability.