China, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, announced on Monday that it will tighten controls on the export of unmanned aerial vehicles and related equipment that can have dual, civilian and military, use, reports AFP, according to Agerpres.
This measure aims to support China’s commitment to non-proliferation, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement. The new rules “demonstrate China’s firm opposition to any illicit use of these devices for non-peaceful purposes,” the ministry said, specifying that they will come into effect on November 18.
China dominates the global industry of recreational and commercial drones. The use of drones in conflicts is rapidly increasing, as is happening in the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
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