The US government is buying drones that are not made in China

The US government is buying a small number of drones from a US company. This purchase is for drones that meet specific national security requirements, meaning they cannot contain parts or software from certain foreign adversaries. It signals a continued shift towards a domestic supply chain for defense technology.

For years, many drones used by the US government contained components from countries like China, raising security concerns. This purchase shows the government is actively seeking and buying drones that avoid those supply chain risks. It means that companies wanting to sell drones to the US government must now ensure their products are built without those specific foreign parts.