UK special forces drones secretly sent data to China – Report

The Telegraph reports that cameras on K3 Scout drones used by the Royal Marines had Chinese-made components transmitting “heartbeat” signals to an IP address in China.

The MoD removed internet connectivity from the cameras after the breach was discovered, though it insists no sensitive data was compromised. The drones, supplied by Kraken Technology Group, were used near SBS headquarters in Poole.

A defence source described it as a major failure to vet component origins, while critics have called for an urgent equipment audit.