Mounties’ Fleet of Chinese-Built Drones Poses ‘High Security Risks’: Internal Report

Mounties’ Fleet of Chinese-Built Drones Poses ‘High Security Risks’: Internal Report
A drone flown by an RCMP officer in Windsor, Ont., hovers over the Detroit River, on March 7, 2025. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
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Tens of millions were spent by the RCMP on Chinese-made drones that pose a “high security” risk and will cost up to $34.1 million to replace, exceeding twice the initial investment, according to a government report.

The internal report presented to the Senate national security committee indicates that 973 drones, making up 79 percent of the RCMP’s 1,228-drone fleet, were manufactured in China.