German army bans smart cars with cameras from bases over espionage fears

The German Bundeswehr will prohibit entry of modern vehicles with advanced sensors, including Chinese brands and Tesla, into its facilities due to concerns that camera imagery could be exploited by foreign intelligence. The measure targets China primarily but also affects Tesla, marking a notable expansion of security restrictions to allied commercial tech. This reflects growing Western military scrutiny of connected-vehicle data risks.

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