Indian government reveals new system able to detect Chinese-made components in military drones
The Indian Army has opened a new laboratory in New Delhi to inspect military drones for hidden software flaws and unauthorized components. The facility, known as AASHVAST, specifically targets the detection of Chinese-made chips and circuitry that may have been swapped into approved systems. Technicians will also search for concealed passwords and remote command pathways to ensure the security and integrity of the drone supply chain.
- ▪The Indian Army established the AASHVAST facility in New Delhi to assess electronic systems for vulnerabilities.
- ▪The laboratory focuses on identifying Chinese-origin chips and hardware that do not match procurement documentation.
- ▪Inspectors check for hidden passwords, secret command pathways, and embedded encryption keys within drone controllers.
- ▪The system verifies that drones only accept software updates from their original manufacturers to prevent tampering.
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Pro Indian government reveals new system able to detect Chinese-made components in military drones News By Efosa Udinmwen Published 14 September 2026 2 min read Chinese-made drone components face tougher scrutiny When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: The Drone Front) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Indian Army opens lab built to expose hidden drone vulnerabilities.Chinese-origin chips face heavier scrutiny under new army protocols.AASHVAST technicians hunt hidden passwords buried inside drone control systems.The Indian Army has opened a new…
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