미군 안보에 위협될 수 있는 중국산 LIDAR 센서

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중국의 기업들이 압도적인 생산량과 저렴한 단가를 무기로 세계 LIDAR 센서 시장을 장악하고 있는데, 이 센서들이 미군의 무기에 쓰일 경우 해킹이나 트로이 목마 등의 위협에 노출될 수 있다고 합니다. 

미군은 차세대 자율주행 군용차량과 드론에 LIDAR 센서류를 통합할 예정이며, FVL 프로그램에도 실시간 지형 매핑과 장애물 감지 및 회피를 위해 LIDAR 기술을 사용할 예정이라고 합니다. 

또 위성기반 레이저 시스템이 이런 LIDAR 센서를 넓은 범위에 걸쳐 빠르게 비활성화할 수 있다고 하는데, 구체적인 기술적 내용은 나와있질 않네요. 

아마존에서 검색해보니 각종 LIDAR 센서 모듈들이 싸게는 25달러, 비싸면 100달러 내외에 팔리고 있네요. 

Chinese lidar sensors pose risk to US military security, report says

Chinese lidar sensors pose risk to US military security, report says

Chinese lidar sensors pose risk to US military security, report says 

The report suggests for the procurement of lidar sensors from companies based in foreign countries of concern will be banned.

December 3, 2024

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Lidar, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology. Credit: shaneinsweden/Shutterstock.

Anew report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has highlighted potential risks associated with Chinese-made lidar sensors in the US military.  

Lidar, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology using laser pulses to create detailed, three-dimensional maps.  

The report warns that Chinese companies are gaining control of the global lidar market. 

The widespread use of Chinese-produced lidar in the US, particularly in public safety, transportation, and utility systems, presents opportunities for espionage and sabotage.  

This could potentially allow Beijing to access sensitive US data or disrupt critical operations, according to the report.  

The US military uses of Lidar technology terrain mapping, target identification, navigation support, underwater threat detection, laser weapon assistance and high-altitude monitoring: technologies such as DARPA’s HALOE. 

The Department of Defense’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative aims to integrate data and technology across military platforms. 

This includes outfitting next-generation autonomous military vehicles and drones with integrated lidar suites. For example, the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift programme, which aims to develop next-generation helicopters, will use Lidar technology for real-time terrain mapping and to enhance obstacle detection and avoidance. 

However, the use of advanced custom silicon chips in newer lidar sensors, especially those from China, adds another layer of risk, the foundation stated. 

These custom chips can be engineered to include hidden vulnerabilities, known as ‘hardware trojans,’ which could provide unauthorised access or control over lidar devices.  

Satellite-based laser systems could also disable such sensors quickly over large areas, the foundation noted. 

In May, US representative Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation to bar the Department of Defense from purchasing Chinese-made lidar.  

In September, the House China Select Committee chairman proposed legislation banning the Department of Transportation from buying equipment with China-made lidar technology. 

The latest report suggests Congress to include legislation in the National Defense Authorization Act to prevent the Department of Defense from purchasing lidar sensors from companies based in foreign countries of concern.  

In October 2024, the US Department of Defense indicated plans to re-add Hesai to a list of companies linked to the Chinese military. 

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