After China sanctioned Skydio, a key U.S. drone supplier for Ukraine, the company is urgently seeking alternative component sources, especially for batteries, following Beijing’s directive for suppliers to cut ties. Skydio is coordinating with the U.S. government to mitigate impacts on its military and intelligence operations in Ukraine and Taiwan. The sanctions, in response to U.S. drone sales to Taiwan, spotlight China’s control over critical supply chains, raising broader concerns about U.S. dependence on Chinese tech. …read more
Source:: Hoover Institution
