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US tentatively decides to ban imports of some military-grade drones

The preliminary decision targets foreign-made drones but details remain unannounced.

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The United States has tentatively decided to ban imports of some military-grade foreign drones, according to a verified statement. The decision has been made at a preliminary level, but no further details have been released.

Updates

The US Federal Communications Commission has extended existing exemptions for foreign-made drones and critical components until January 1, 2028. Additionally, the Trump administration is currently evaluating a potential expansion of the ban to cover certain foreign-made military-grade drones intended for commercial use.

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  1. investing.comUS tentatively decides to ban imports of some military-grade drones (opens in a new window)
  2. investing.comUS moves to ban military-grade foreign drone imports (opens in a new window)
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