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Appeals Court Reopens DJI's Pentagon Case
14 Aug
Summary
- DJI seeks removal from US Defense Department's blacklist.
- Court ruled lower court must reconsider classified evidence.
- The case involves DJI's alleged ties to Beijing's military.
A U.S. court has revived DJI's attempt to challenge its placement on a U.S. Defense Department blacklist. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on August 14, 2026, that a lower court must re-evaluate the drone maker's case. This decision stems from the appellate court's finding that the lower court failed to adequately consider classified evidence. The Defense Department had used this sensitive material to conclude that DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, contributes to China's defense industrial base. The appeals court has now mandated that the classified information be reviewed, potentially impacting DJI's status on the controversial list.
