The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it had ​tentatively decided to ban the import of some foreign-produced military-grade drones, ‌including swarming drones and drones with infrared technology. The FCC in December barred all new models of foreign drones from imports but then issued a series of exemptions for some ​drones and drone components that were not produced in China. The ​FCC said on Tuesday it would extend those exemptions until ⁠January 2028. The prohibitions would not apply to any drones purchased or imported ​by the federal government or to non-military-grade drones or critical components. The FCC ​said swarm-enabled drones “can overwhelm defenses, provide persistent surveillance, and create complex operational challenges that strain traditional air defense systems, which pose significant risks to public safety and national security.”

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