USE OF CHINESE-MADE DRONES BANNED

BERLIN, NOVEMBER 11 /SRNA/ – The German military has banned the use of Chinese-made drones for training purposes and will replace them with European models, the German Defense Ministry has announced.

The decision is based on security concerns and the need to protect data, AFP reported.

"Chinese-made models will no longer be used, and existing systems will be replaced with domestic products or, where possible, products sourced from Europe," the statement said.

Germany's Der Spiegel magazine previously reported on the decision, which was prompted by concerns that the drones could transmit data on military exercises, training grounds or weapons systems to Chinese intelligence services.