BRITISH ARMY DROPS CHINESE-MADE BADGES

 

Because of concerns that Beijing might have inserted eavesdropping devices into Chinese-made insignia, British Army officials have postponed releasing new military badges that were intended for the King's coronation.

All British Army regiments having a Royal crest on their caps or berets will receive the new emblems because King Charles's preferred Tudor design is taking the place of the St. Edward's crown, which was the favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth.

However, according to the Financial Times, the British business in charge of designing the badges will produce a batch in facilities in China, which has caused a delay in their creation.

Chiefs of the Ministry of Defence are worried Beijing would put tracking devices in the insignia so they could snoop on British soldiers and officers.

Leidos, an American company, has been awarded a £3.9 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to redesign badges, medals, and ribbons.

In turn, the American company subcontracted Wyedean Weaving, a company situated in Yorkshire, to make the badges.

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