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JOUAV

JOUAV is a Chengdu-based, Shanghai-listed maker of CW-series fixed-wing VTOL reconnaissance drones that Washington placed on its Chinese Military Companies list in 2025, citing dual-use ISR capability.

FILE · jouavOpen-source file · BattlePolicy ProStatus Private-sector but publicly listed (Shanghai STAR Market, 688070.SH); designated a 'Chinese Military Company' on the US DoD Section 1260H list (Jan 2025, retained Jun 2026). No BIS Entity List or OFAC designation found.Unverified
JOUAV
Drones/UASCNPrivate-sector but publicly listed (Shanghai STAR Market, 688070.SH); designated a 'Chinese Military Company' on the US DoD Section 1260H list (Jan 2025, retained Jun 2026). No BIS Entity List or OFAC designation found.
JOUAV is a Chengdu-based, Shanghai-listed maker of CW-series fixed-wing VTOL reconnaissance drones that Washington placed on its Chinese Military Companies list in 2025, citing dual-use ISR capability.
Founded
2010
HQ
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Headcount
~800+company-stated
Total raised
Publicly listed (688070.SH, IPO Feb 2021); ¥5.48bn placement proposed 2025
Valuation
~$450–720M market cap~$750M company claim
Stage
PublicShanghai STAR Market
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  • Financial footing — rounds, valuation, backers and who is exposed
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  • Leadership — who runs it, and the contact surface
  • Competitive position — who it beats, who beats it, and on what
  • Battlefield relevance — confirmed combat use versus company claim
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  • Analyst verdict — where the evidence is thin and what would change our call
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