
Drone maker DJI loses lawsuit to exit Pentagon's list of firms with Chinese military ties
Published on: Sept. 27, 2025, 7:27 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A U.S. judge rejected China-based DJI's bid to be removed from the Pentagon's list of companies allegedly working with Beijing's military. The judge found substantial evidence that the world's largest drone maker contributes to the Chinese defense industrial base. DJI expressed disappointment, stating the ruling's rationale applies broadly, and is now evaluating its legal options.