US firm denies using Chinese technology in missile

Mach Industries, a U.S. defense contractor, faces allegations of using Chinese technology in its new vertical take-off cruise missile, the "Viper." The claims arose after a promotional video suggested similarities between its engine and a Chinese-made model. The company's founder denied these allegations, stating that the Viper uses a JetCat engine and contains no Chinese components. He emphasized that the missile is primarily 3D-printed and is still in development. Concerns have been raised about U.S. and Chinese restrictions on military technology imports. While China has banned the export of certain military-use components, the engine in question is not classified as military, potentially allowing for its acquisition.