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Pentagon Investigates Microsoft’s Engagement of Chinese Engineers for Sensitive Defense Systems
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon is examining a cloud computing initiative by Microsoft which reportedly employed foreign engineers from China. This program has drawn criticism for allegedly lacking essential security measures, raising concerns about potential access to classified defense data by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
A report by ProPublica published on Tuesday accused Microsoft of permitting engineers based in China to work on Pentagon cloud systems, without sufficient safeguards in place. Critics argue that these practices could compromise U.S. national security amid heightened global tensions.
Senate Inquiry Demands Transparency
In response to the alarming findings, Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas issued a letter to Hegseth on Thursday, requesting detailed information about the program. His inquiry includes a list of all Department of Defense (DOD) contractors employing Chinese staff to maintain or serve DOD systems. Cotton also requested details about subcontractors who utilize Microsoft’s American-based
