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Federal Judge Denies DJI's Bid to Exit DoD List
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- A federal judge denied DJI's bid to exit the DoD list of Chinese military companies.
- Judge Paul Friedman cited substantial evidence of DJI's contributions to the Chinese defense sector, including drones used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- DJI says it is not controlled by the Chinese military and is pursuing legal options as a December ban looms pending safety clearances.
