Executive Summary: The Jiutian (九天) unmanned aerial system (UAS), the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) newest drone, made its first flight in December 2025. Capable of carrying a 6,000-kilogram payload, it was tested releasing 100 smaller loitering drones (Xinhua; CCTV, December 11, 2025). Akin t...
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Overview
This article provides important information about cybersecurity threats and guidance for rural Americans. The agricultural sector faces unique challenges in protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data from foreign adversaries.
Key Points
- Rural communities and agricultural operations face increasing cyber threats from nation-state actors.
- Protecting farm data and critical infrastructure requires awareness and proactive security measures.
- Free resources and guidance are available from government agencies and industry organizations.
Recommended Actions
- Review your current security posture using our Security Audit Tool.
- Check if any of your devices are affected using our Device Lookup Tool.
- Implement the recommendations in our Protection Guides.
Additional Resources
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Source: Jamestown Foundation