UK Special Forces Sea Drone Transmitted Data to China: Report
Summary
A report revealed that UK Special Forces' surveillance drones sent data to a Chinese internet address, raising security concerns. The drones, made by a British company, had some parts from outside the UK, but the Ministry of Defence said no sensitive information was leaked.Key Facts
- UK Special Forces used Kraken K3 Scout drones for surveillance.
- These drones sent "heartbeat communications" data to an IP address in China.
- The drones were supplied by Kraken Technology Group, a British defense company.
- Some drone parts came from a third-party outside the UK.
- The UK Ministry of Defence found no proof that secret data was shared outside the country.
- The drones are part of a British naval plan to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kraken and the Royal Navy audited the drones and said possible security holes were fixed.
- Britain, with allies like the US, is cautious about Chinese spying and technology risks during trade talks.
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