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DJI wins partial reprieve in US ban fight as appeals court orders review of designation

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DJI has achieved a partial victory in its legal battle against a U.S. ban, as an appeals court has ordered a fresh review of its designation as a "Chinese military company." The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit found that a lower court upheld the designation without reviewing classified evidence. While DJI remains on the Pentagon's list, the court's decision mandates a closer examination of the evidence supporting the claim that DJI contributes to China's defense industrial base. AI

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    DJI scores a win in fight against US ban, appeals court orders fresh review of firm's 'Chinese military company' designation — drone maker will stay on Pentagon list while a judge examines classified evidence for the first time

    The DC Circuit reversed one of four findings, ruling that a lower court upheld a fully redacted justification without reading the classified record behind it.

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