A Chinese-linked quadcopter repeatedly entered restricted airspace over New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range for roughly five days before U.S. authorities used electronic warfare to force it down.Chinese nationals traveling nearby were detained, and the FBI reportedly told officials they were suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.China’s embassy denied the allegations.
CNN confirmed the incident on August 31, 2026, detailing a multi-agency operation, monitoring of Chinese nationals in a rented RV nearby, and FBI suspicions of intelligence links, which China's embassy denied. Grok
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