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British man accused of providing drone factory data to Russian military intelligence

Euronews Portugal10 September 2026 at 15:57

A British citizen is being accused of providing drone factory data to Russian military intelligence. The Public Prosecutor's Office is responsible for conducting the charges against the man, who allegedly shared sensitive information about unmanned aerial vehicle production facilities.

The investigation also covers alleged signal blocking devices that were related to the accused's activities. Authorities are examining how these devices could have been used in the context of the alleged espionage.

In addition to providing data, the Public Prosecutor's Office states there are indications that the Briton would have offered to personally carry out sabotage acts. Authorities continue investigating the extent of the man's alleged activities on behalf of Russian military intelligence.

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