Federal contractors must now report if they use a foreign-made drone

Federal contractors must now tell the government if they use drones made by certain foreign countries. This means the government can track how many foreign drones are in its supply chain.

The US government wants to reduce its reliance on foreign-made technology, especially from countries it considers rivals. This rule change is a small step in that direction. It creates a new data point for policymakers to understand where foreign drones are being used in federal contracts.