Microsoft cuts China out of Pentagon cloud loop amid rising security alarm

Microsoft has stopped allowing engineers based in China to support U.S. military cloud services after a decade-long arrangement came under scrutiny. The move follows a ProPublica exposé and concerns from defense officials about potential cyber vulnerabilities. Despite U.S. oversight, some “digital escorts” lacked the expertise to supervise China-based teams effectively. The Pentagon has launched a full review, signaling tighter scrutiny of foreign involvement in military tech infrastructure.