India Tightens Drone Security: Army Finalizes Framework to Eliminate Chinese Components

In a decisive move to bolster national security, the Indian Army has finalized a comprehensive framework to detect and eliminate Chinese-origin components in military drones. The framework, developed by the Army Design Bureau under Major General CS Mann, is now awaiting final approval and will introduce rigorous testing protocols to ensure all drone systems are free from foreign vulnerabilities.

 

This initiative follows intelligence reports and operational concerns about Chinese-made parts—such as flight controllers and communication modules—being embedded in drones supplied by domestic vendors. These components pose risks of data breaches, surveillance, and sabotage, especially in high-stakes border deployments.

 

The Army has also warned vendors against circumventing bans by sourcing parts through third countries. Once approved, the framework will mandate full disclosure of component origin, with external audits and supply chain verification becoming standard practice. The move aligns with India’s broader push for defence indigenisation and strategic autonomy.

 

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Source: MSN – Framework to Check Chinese Components in Indian Drones