China Bans Procurement of Products from 46 U.S. Defense Firms, Including Lockheed, Raytheon, and Boeing
China's Ministry of Finance issued a formal notice on June 22, 2025, barring government procurement of products from 46 U.S. companies, effective immediately. The list includes major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing Defense, and General Dynamics, as well as drone and AI defense tech firms including Anduril Industries, Shield AI, AeroVironment, and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. U.S.-funded enterprises operating within China are exempt from the restrictions.

Highlights
- China's Ministry of Finance issued a notice on June 22, 2025, banning government procurement of products from 46 U.S. defense companies, effective immediately.
- The restricted list includes Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Boeing Defense Space & Security, and General Dynamics, among other major U.S. defense contractors.
- Drone and autonomous systems firms AeroVironment, Anduril Industries, Shield AI, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Edge Autonomy Operations, and Teledyne FLIR are all named on the list.
- U.S.-funded enterprises operating within China are explicitly exempt from the procurement ban.
- Analysts view the action as a systematic move by Beijing to exclude U.S. defense and UAS supply chains from Chinese government procurement amid escalating U.S.-China tech tensions.
China Bans Procurement of Products from 46 U.S. Defense Firms, Effective Immediately
China's Ministry of Finance issued a formal notice on June 22, 2025, announcing restrictions on government procurement of products from 46 U.S. companies, citing applicable laws and regulations. The notice took effect on the date of publication.
Key provisions of the notice include:
- Government procuring entities are prohibited from purchasing products manufactured by the 46 listed U.S. companies. U.S.-funded enterprises operating within China are not subject to these restrictions.
- The notice takes effect from the date of issuance.
The move is widely interpreted as a retaliatory measure amid escalating U.S.-China trade and defense technology competition. The restricted entities span major U.S. defense contractors, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturers, and artificial intelligence defense technology companies.
Full List of 46 Restricted U.S. Companies
| No. | Company Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin |
| 2 | Raytheon Missiles & Defense |
| 3 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems |
| 4 | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| 5 | Boeing Defense, Space & Security |
| 6 | Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Laboratory |
| 9 | Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories |
| 10 | Lockheed Martin Ventures |
| 11 | Javelin Joint Venture |
| 12 | Raytheon Missile Systems |
| 13 | General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems |
| 14 | General Dynamics Information Technology |
| 15 | General Dynamics Mission Systems |
| 16 | Littoral Systems |
| 17 | Systems Research & Simulation |
| 18 | Iron Mountain Solutions |
| 19 | Applied Technology Group |
| 20 | Axient |
| 21 | Anduril Industries |
| 22 | Maritime Tactical Systems |
| 23 | Pacific Rim Defense |
| 24 | AEVEX Aerospace |
| 25 | LKD Aerospace |
| 26 | Summit Technologies |
| 27 | Shield AI |
| 28 | Sierra Nevada Corporation |
| 29 | Cyberlock |
| 30 | Edge Autonomy Operations |
| 31 | Group W |
| 32 | Hudson Technologies |
| 33 | Saronic Technologies |
| 34 | Elcon |
| 35 | International Ocean Engineering |
| 36 | DroneShield |
| 37 | Digiern Technologies |
| 38 | Abit Systems USA |
| 39 | Ibilux |
| 40 | AeroVironment |
| 41 | Exelis |
| 42 | Joint Technology Systems Operations |
| 43 | BAE Systems |
| 44 | Teledyne FLIR |
| 45 | VSE Corporation |
| 46 | Cubic Global Defense |
Drone and AI Defense Tech Firms Among the Hardest Hit
Notably, the list includes several companies central to unmanned systems and autonomous defense technology:
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper and other military UAS platforms.
- Anduril Industries: A leading next-generation AI defense technology unicorn in the United States.
- Shield AI: Focused on AI-powered autonomous flight technology for unmanned systems.
- AeroVironment: A leading developer of small military drones, known for products such as the Switchblade loitering munition.
- Edge Autonomy Operations: A supplier of autonomous systems for unmanned platforms.
- Teledyne FLIR: A major provider of thermal imaging systems and drone-mounted sensors.
Analysts note that the ban reflects China's systematic effort to exclude U.S. defense and drone technology supply chains from its government procurement ecosystem, as Sino-American technology and trade tensions continue to intensify.
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