India Implements Ban on Chinese Parts in Military Drone Manufacturing

India has prohibited domestic manufacturers of military drones from using Chinese components due to concerns about security vulnerabilities. The move is part of India's efforts to modernize its military and increase the use of unmanned quadcopters and autonomous platforms. Indian security leaders fear that Chinese-made parts in drones' communication functions, cameras, radio transmission, and operating software could compromise intelligence-gathering. The ban on Chinese parts has increased the cost of manufacturing military drones locally, as manufacturers now have to source components from elsewhere. India relies on foreign manufacturers for certain types of drones and is working to fill technology gaps through domestic research and development.