No evidence of data breach after Chinese-made component found in Navy drones, MoD says
Summary
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) found a Chinese-made part in new Royal Navy sea drones during a routine security check. The MoD says no data or systems were hacked or shared, and they are fixing the issue.Key Facts
- The Royal Navy bought 20 K3 Scout sea drones, which can do surveillance and other missions.
- During a routine cyber check, the drones’ cameras sent a "heartbeat" message to a Chinese internet address.
- A heartbeat message shows the system is working and can include location details.
- The MoD found no proof of data being accessed or leaked.
- Chinese parts are banned in British military gear due to spying concerns.
- The drone supplier, Kraken, was assured about security but used a third-party part with Chinese components.
- Kraken believes no secret information was shared.
- The issue highlights how hard it is to avoid Chinese parts in supply chains, even in defense.
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