Threat from Communist China

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Government Purchase of Chinese Drones

‘The Chinese Communist Party consistently weaponizes its near monopoly on the drone market against the good guys.’
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Government Purchase of Chinese Drones
A drone is seen in the showroom of the DJI headquarters in Shenzhen, China, on May 11, 2017. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing legislation that would prohibit the federal government from buying drones that are manufactured in China.

The American Security Drone Act, co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), would prohibit the government from purchasing drones made in nations deemed to be national security threats.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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