Part 6/15:
China’s Military and Security Risks
An internal RCMP report revealed that Canada’s drone fleet, primarily composed of Chinese-made drones, presents significant security concerns. The existing fleet, worth millions, is considered compromised and costly to replace—estimated at an additional $34 million—yet still more affordable than switching to domestic or other alternatives. This highlights the intertwined issues of reliance on Chinese technology and the risks posed by strategic dependencies.