A detailed Israeli report alleges that the UK Ministry of Defence discovered during a routine cybersecurity check that cameras on Royal Navy K3 Scout drones were secretly transmitting data to servers in China. The report claims the cameras continued to operate even when the drones were powered off, potentially recording covert operatives and classified meetings. The UK MoD has disconnected the equipment and stated no evidence of classified data leak was found, but opposition figures are demanding a broader inspection of military equipment for further Chinese 'Trojan horses'.
A detailed Israeli security report, published Monday afternoon, provides new allegations about the Chinese-made cameras on Royal Navy K3 Scout drones, claiming the cameras continued transmitting data to Chinese servers even when the drones were powered off. The report, which has not been independently verified, suggests this could have exposed covert operatives and classified meetings.
This development follows earlier reports from Monday at 03:55 Jerusalem. The Zioneer first reported that Chinese components in drones used by British elite units transmitted data to China. Shortly after, the UK Ministry of Defence was forced to disconnect the cameras' internet links. Later, the MoD stated there was no evidence that sensitive information was compromised. The new Israeli report suggests a more severe breach, alleging the cameras were active even when the drones were off.
As The Zioneer reported on June 10, a Chinese-made tracking device was reportedly found hidden in a sealed compartment of the UK Prime Minister's official car, raising broader concerns about Chinese components in Western military and government supply chains.
The new report is single-sourced and has not been confirmed by the UK MoD or other independent sources. The MoD's statement that no classified data was leaked remains on the record.
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