Chinese drone maker DJI gets fresh chance to escape Pentagon's blacklist
DJI is one of a growing number of Chinese companies challenging their placement on the Pentagon's list, which bars the US Defense Department from contracting with the designated firms.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently ruled that China's largest drone manufacturer, DJI, should be reconsidered for removal from a Pentagon list of companies allegedly supporting the Chinese military. This decision allows the lower court to examine classified records and make a determination. DJI, along with other Chinese companies, is challenging their placement on the Pentagon's list, which prohibits the US Defense Department from contracting with designated firms.
The list also includes a broader ban on purchasing their products via third parties, set to take effect in 2027. DJI maintains it is not owned or controlled by the Chinese military. The appeals court upheld DJI's claim that the lower court erred by relying solely on the unclassified record, which the court found insufficient to conclude DJI contributes to the Chinese defense industrial base.
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