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DJI Loses Its Lawsuit Against the Pentagon, Remains Designated a Chinese Military Company in US
The ruling allows the U.S. Department of Defense to maintain DJI's designation amid national security concerns despite limited direct evidence of Chinese military ownership.
- On September 26, 2025, U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled in Washington, DC, that DJI must remain on the Pentagon's list of Chinese military-connected companies.
- This ruling follows DJI's October 2024 lawsuit challenging its designation, which stems from evidence linking DJI's National Enterprise Technology Center status to assistance from the Chinese government.
- Judge Friedman acknowledged DJI's commercial success and policies against military use but upheld the listing based on DJI's dual-use technology and broad Defense Department discretion.
- DJI contends that the designation has caused financial losses and damage to its reputation, including the loss of U.S. contracts and federal agency bans, while maintaining that the company does not operate under the ownership or control of the Chinese military.
- The decision sustains significant restrictions on DJI's U.S. operations and imports, and DJI is reviewing legal options amid ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions.
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DJI Loses Its Lawsuit Against the Pentagon, Remains Designated a Chinese Military Company in US
A United States judge rejected DJI's request to be removed from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) list of Chinese military and military-associated companies. This means, pending an appeal, the U.S. government can continue to call DJI a Chinese Military Company, a ruling that comes with significant risks to DJI's business operations.
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