Japanese government to stop buying Chinese drones

Cybersecurity requirements aim to protect data for defense and infrastructure

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Japan's tightened regulations on drone procurement will essentially shut out Chinese-made devices from public agencies. © Reuters

DAISHI ABE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan will adopt stronger security requirements for drones used in defense and infrastructure surveillance next fiscal year, a move that will essentially shut out Chinese-made devices from government procurement.

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