Canada's RCMP spent millions on Chinese drones now deemed "high security risks"
By bellecarter // 2025-12-10
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  • Nearly 80% of Canada's RCMP drones—costing $34 million—are Chinese-made, raising serious national security concerns over espionage vulnerabilities and data leaks. The RCMP has restricted them to "non-sensitive operations," but critics argue this is insufficient.
  • The drone scandal emerges amid confirmed Chinese interference in Canadian elections (2019, 2021) and broader CCP infiltration in academia and politics, fueling distrust in government procurement decisions.
  • Critics accuse PM Justin Trudeau and ex-Bank of England Governor Mark Carney of ties to globalist networks with Chinese affiliations, citing past praise for China's governance and economic policies despite its aggressive tactics.
  • While Chinese drones were cheaper, their risks now require replacement with costlier alternatives (up to $35,000 per unit), adding another $34 million burden, exposing flawed prioritization of short-term savings over long-term security.
  • The RCMP's reliance on CCP-linked suppliers mirrors U.S. concerns (e.g., DJI blacklisting) and highlights Canada's disjointed strategy, despite labeling China its "primary foreign interference threat." The debacle underscores the need for stricter procurement safeguards and accountability.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) faces mounting scrutiny after an internal report revealed that nearly 80% of its drone fleet—purchased at a cost of $34 million—was manufactured in China and now poses significant national security risks. The disclosure, made to Canada's Senate national security committee, comes amid heightened tensions over Beijing's foreign interference in Canadian elections and its aggressive surveillance tactics. Critics argue the spending reflects a broader pattern of questionable fiscal and security decisions under successive Liberal governments, including those led by Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney, both accused of ties to globalist networks with Chinese affiliations.

A compromised fleet

The RCMP’s drone program, intended to bolster border security and law enforcement operations, has been undermined by its reliance on Chinese-made technology. According to the report, 973 out of 1,228 drones in the fleet originate from suppliers linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), raising alarms over data security, supply chain integrity and potential espionage vulnerabilities. In 2023, the RCMP restricted these drones to "non-sensitive operations" and mandated offline data storage—a partial fix that Sen. Claude Carignan called insufficient. "Can you reassure us about how national security considerations are taken into account in procurement?" Carignan pressed during a Senate hearing. "I want to make sure national security considerations are taken into account." Replacing the compromised drones won't be cheap. BrightU.AI's Enoch notes that the RCMP estimates that non-Chinese alternatives cost more than twice as much—between $31,000 and $35,000 per unit—potentially adding another $34 million burden to taxpayers. The drone controversy is just one facet of Beijing's deepening footprint in Canada. A recent Foreign Interference Commission report confirmed that CCP operatives meddled in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, targeting universities and political candidates. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Sam Cooper has documented ties between Trudeau, Carney and an "elite network" of globalist actors with Chinese connections. Carney, once an advocate for closer ties with Beijing, remarked in 2016 that China's "perspective" was "one of its many strengths"—a stance critics say clashes with his later warnings about CCP threats. Similarly, Trudeau's past praise for China's "basic dictatorship" and his senator's description of Beijing as a "partner, not a rival" have fueled accusations of complacency toward CCP aggression.

Security vs. savings

The RCMP's procurement missteps highlight a recurring dilemma: balancing cost efficiency with national security. While Chinese drones were cheaper, their risks now render them unusable for critical operations, including border patrols and VIP protection. The RCMP report explicitly bars them from "emergency response team activities involving sensitive tactics or protected locations" and joint operations with U.S. agencies. The situation mirrors broader Western concerns about Chinese tech dominance. The U.S. has already blacklisted firms like DJI over espionage fears, while Canada's ongoing reliance on CCP-linked suppliers—despite labeling China its "primary foreign interference threat"—suggests a disjointed strategy. As Canada grapples with foreign interference and mounting security challenges, the RCMP's drone debacle underscores the perils of prioritizing short-term savings over long-term safety. With replacement costs looming and public trust eroding, the fallout serves as a cautionary tale—one that demands stricter procurement safeguards and accountability for leaders who enabled Beijing's encroachment. "National security cannot be an afterthought," Carignan warned. For Canada, the bill for past negligence is coming due. Watch the video below that talks about homemade Chinese drones that can assassinate, fire missiles and operate on land, sea and air. This video is from Rick Langley's channel on Brighteon.com.

Sources include:

LifeSiteNews.com BlackLocks.ca BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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