Pentagon Flags Qihoo 360 and UAV Firms as China Military Ties
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense just named several Chinese companies as military-linked and operating in the U.S. This means these companies, like Qihoo 360 and CH UAV, are officially flagged for their ties to China’s military. The list updates every year through 2030, so businesses and investors should watch out for potential restrictions or impacts on deals involving these companies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DoD names Chinese companies operating in U.S.
The Deputy Secretary of Defense published a Federal Register list designating many named companies (for example, 360 Security Technology, Inc. (Qihoo 360) and Aerospace CH UAV Co., Ltd. (CH UAV)) as "Chinese military companies" that provide commercial services or products and operate directly or indirectly in the United States. The notice lists dozens of firms and states the Deputy Secretary determined they meet the statutory criteria under Section 1260H.
List updated annually through 2030
Under Section 1260H, the Department of Defense will identify and publish the unclassified portion of the "Chinese military companies" list in the Federal Register annually and make additions or deletions not less frequently than annually, with the statutory requirement continuing through December 31, 2030. That means the public list will be refreshed at least once each year until that date.
Listed companies can request reconsideration
Entities included on the Section 1260H list may request reconsideration. Requests must include the entity's and an authorized representative's contact information, a statement of intent to request reconsideration with a detailed description and supporting evidence, and be emailed to [email protected].
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