Group 1 - The core strategy of the company is to implement a collaborative development approach for military and civilian aircraft, as well as domestic and international markets, focusing on the low-altitude economy and general aviation engine market [1] - The company has achieved significant results in the first half of 2025, particularly in the development of the AES100 engine, which meets international airworthiness standards and has overcome over 200 core technologies [3] - The AES100 engine has received a production license from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in April 2025, marking its transition to industrial mass production [3] Group 2 - Following the success of the AES100, the company has developed the AEP100 turboprop engine, which has a power output of 900 kW and is designed for various aircraft types, showcasing strong performance and market potential [4] - The AEP100 engine has been recognized in the market, with its initial delivery for the W5000 unmanned cargo aircraft in June 2025, indicating a significant step towards commercialization [4] - The company is actively engaging with domestic general aviation platforms to analyze application scenarios and customer needs for the AEP100 engine, aiming to promote the localization of aviation power systems [4] Group 3 - The company plans to strategically allocate resources to proactively explore both domestic and international markets, aiming for continued success in the general aviation power brand [5]

Core Viewpoint - A natural disaster occurred near the Jilong port at the China-Nepal border on July 8, resulting in some missing persons and damage to local communication and transportation infrastructure [1] Company Response - The China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) dispatched a team of Wing Loong emergency drones to the disaster area on July 8, 9, and 10 to conduct urgent reconnaissance and communication support tasks [1] - During the operation, the team successfully restored access for over 2,000 users across three network providers, handling a total data flow of over 23GB [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the performance of the China Defense Index, which has shown significant growth over the past month, three months, and year-to-date, indicating a positive trend in the defense sector [1][2] - The China Defense Index has increased by 7.16% in the last month, 10.26% in the last three months, and 10.50% year-to-date, with a current value of 1589.12 points and a trading volume of 24.275 billion yuan [1] - The index comprises listed companies under the ten major military industrial groups and those providing weaponry and equipment to the armed forces, reflecting the overall performance of defense industry stocks [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Defense Index include AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (7.9%), AVIC Optoelectronics (6.1%), Aero Engine Corporation of China (6.0%), and others, indicating a concentration in specific companies [1] - The market distribution of the index shows that the Shanghai Stock Exchange accounts for 56.19% and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for 43.81%, highlighting the geographical distribution of investments [2] - The industry composition of the index indicates that 75.06% is in the industrial sector, 12.42% in materials, 7.07% in information technology, and 5.45% in communication services, reflecting the focus on industrial applications [2]

Quantitative Models and Construction Methods - **Model Name**: Guozheng Aerospace and Aviation Industry Index (CN5082.CNI) **Model Construction Idea**: The index is designed to reflect the market performance of aerospace and aviation industry companies listed on the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing Stock Exchanges [41][42] **Model Construction Process**: 1. **Sample Space**: Select A-shares and red-chip enterprises' depositary receipts that meet the following conditions: - Non-ST/*ST securities - Listed for over 1 year (for STAR Market and Beijing Stock Exchange securities) or over 6 months (for other securities) - No major violations or financial reporting issues in the past year - No abnormal price fluctuations during the observation period - Belong to the aerospace and aviation industry under Guozheng's tertiary industry classification [43] 2. **Candidate Pool**: - Calculate the average daily free-float market capitalization and average daily trading volume over the past six months for eligible securities - Exclude the bottom 10% of securities ranked by trading volume if the pool exceeds 10 securities [43] 3. **Sample Selection**: - If the candidate pool contains ≤30 securities, all are included - If the pool contains 30<N≤50 securities, select securities covering 85% of free-float market capitalization, rounded to the nearest multiple of 10 [43] - If the pool contains >50 securities, select securities covering 85% of free-float market capitalization, rounded to the nearest multiple of 10, capped at 50 securities [43] 4. **Weighting**: Free-float market capitalization weighting [43] 5. **Adjustment**: Regular adjustments occur semi-annually, with temporary adjustments for special cases like delisting or corporate actions [44] **Model Evaluation**: The index is highly focused on the aerospace and aviation sector, with a strong representation of small-cap stocks and high exposure to the defense industry [44][47] Model Backtesting Results - **Guozheng Aerospace and Aviation Industry Index**: - **Annualized Return**: 6.26% (past five years) [61][62] - **Sharpe Ratio**: 0.33 (past five years) [61][62] - **Maximum Drawdown**: -55.93% (past five years) [61][62] - **Annualized Volatility**: 34.13% (past five years) [61][62] - **Recent Performance**: 33.78% return in the past year, outperforming other broad-based indices and military-themed indices [64][66] - **Bull Market Elasticity**: Demonstrated strong performance during bull market periods, with gains of 40.56%, 50.90%, and 38.36% in specific intervals [65] Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods - **Factor Name**: "Military Exposure" **Factor Construction Idea**: Focus on stocks with high exposure to the defense industry, particularly aerospace and aviation [47][55] **Factor Construction Process**: - Select stocks with significant involvement in defense-related activities, such as aircraft manufacturing, satellite technology, and unmanned systems [47][55] - Weight stocks based on their free-float market capitalization [43][55] **Factor Evaluation**: The factor achieves high representation of military-related stocks, with 97% of the index's components belonging to the defense industry [47][55] - **Factor Name**: "Aerospace Exposure" **Factor Construction Idea**: Emphasize stocks within the aerospace and aviation sub-sector [47][60] **Factor Construction Process**: - Identify stocks classified under the aerospace and aviation sub-sector [47][60] - Weight stocks based on their free-float market capitalization [43][60] **Factor Evaluation**: The factor has a high concentration in aerospace stocks, with 51% of the index's weight allocated to this sub-sector [47][60] Factor Backtesting Results - **Military Exposure Factor**: - **Representation**: 97% of index components belong to the defense industry [47][55] - **Aerospace Exposure Factor**: - **Representation**: 51% of index weight allocated to aerospace stocks [47][60] - **Unmanned Systems Factor**: - **Representation**: Over 12% of index weight allocated to stocks involved in unmanned systems, such as drones [60]

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Index for State-owned Enterprises in Aerospace Technology has shown a mixed performance in the A-share market, with a recent decline but positive growth over the past month, three months, and year-to-date [1] Group 1: Index Performance - The China Securities Index for State-owned Enterprises in Aerospace Technology closed at 2453.88 points, down 0.64% with a trading volume of 17.406 billion [1] - Over the past month, the index has increased by 7.20%, by 18.44% over the last three months, and by 6.34% year-to-date [1] Group 2: Index Composition - The index comprises 40 representative listed companies from state-owned enterprises involved in aerospace technology, including sectors such as aerospace equipment, materials, information, and security [1] - The index was established on December 28, 2018, with a base value of 1000.0 points [1] Group 3: Top Holdings - The top ten weighted companies in the index are: - Aero Engine Corporation (9.24%) - AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (8.48%) - AVIC Optoelectronics (7.72%) - AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (5.98%) - Hongdu Aviation (4.66%) - Northern Navigation (4.23%) - AVIC Aircraft (3.95%) - AVIC High-tech (3.94%) - Aerospace Electronics (3.91%) - Zhongke Star Map (3.86%) [1] Group 4: Market Distribution - The market distribution of the index holdings shows that the Shanghai Stock Exchange accounts for 63.93%, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for 35.46%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange for 0.60% [1] Group 5: Industry Breakdown - The industry composition of the index holdings is as follows: - Industrial sector: 82.67% - Materials sector: 5.83% - Information technology: 5.14% - Communication services: 4.70% - Consumer discretionary: 1.67% [2] Group 6: Sample Adjustment - The index samples are adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December each year [2] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2]

Group 1 - The core index of the aerospace and military industry, the China Securities Aerospace and Military Integration Index, experienced a slight decline of 0.06%, closing at 2045.92 points with a trading volume of 13.86 billion yuan [1] - Over the past month, the index has increased by 5.31%, by 7.83% over the last three months, and by 6.40% year-to-date [1] - The index includes leading companies related to the aerospace and military integration strategy, covering sectors such as aircraft, power and control systems, early warning systems, weapon systems, C4ISR systems, military digitalization, and aerospace materials [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted companies in the index are: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (9.35%), Aero Engine Corporation of China (7.0%), AVIC Optoelectronics (6.99%), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (5.36%), AVIC Aircraft (4.07%), Aerospace Electronics (3.8%), Haige Communications (3.66%), Ruichuang Micro-Nano (3.48%), AVIC Chengfei (3.47%), and Western Superconducting (3.24%) [1] - The index's holdings are primarily from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (56.09%) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (43.91%) [2] - The industrial sector constitutes 72.33% of the index holdings, followed by materials (13.27%), information technology (8.07%), and communication services (6.33%) [2] Group 3 - Public funds tracking the aerospace and military industry include Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Integration C and Penghua China Securities Aerospace and Military Integration A [3]

Core Viewpoint - The high-end equipment sector is experiencing mixed performance, with specific stocks showing significant gains while others decline, indicating a volatile market environment [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of July 3, 2025, the CSI High-End Equipment Sub-Index decreased by 0.07%, with stocks like Jiuziyang rising by 18.64% and China Haifang leading the decline [1]. - The High-End Equipment ETF (159638) saw a turnover of 2.07% during the trading session, with a total transaction value of 24.12 million yuan [3]. - Over the past week, the average daily transaction value of the High-End Equipment ETF was 83.12 million yuan, with the latest fund size reaching 1.158 billion yuan [3]. Group 2: Investment Trends - Leveraged funds are increasingly investing in the high-end equipment sector, with the latest margin buying amounting to 2.36 million yuan and a margin balance of 20.91 million yuan [3]. - The High-End Equipment ETF has shown a net value increase of 27.22% over the past year, with the highest single-month return recorded at 19.30% [3]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - The military industry is expected to experience three growth curves: domestic demand focusing on low-cost precision-guided munitions, unmanned systems, and information technology; military trade demand potentially surging due to regional conflicts; and broader military demand in areas like large aircraft, low-altitude economy, commercial aerospace, and deep-sea technology [3][4]. - China's defense spending is projected to grow significantly, likely outpacing GDP growth, with 2025 marking a turning point for the industry as it emerges from a period of stagnation [4]. - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI High-End Equipment Sub-Index account for 45.22% of the index, indicating concentrated investment in key players like AVIC Shenyang Aircraft and AVIC Engine [4][6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the defense and military industry [6] Core Viewpoints - The grand military parade on September 3 will showcase new generation equipment and new combat forces, emphasizing the importance of unmanned intelligent systems, underwater operations, electronic warfare, and hypersonic technologies [9][22] - The appointment of Zhang Yujin as the new chairman of China Aviation Engine Group is expected to accelerate procurement and capital operations within the industry, indicating a turning point for the aviation engine sector [12][23] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The defense and military industry consists of 143 listed companies with a total market value of 26,967.47 billion and a circulating market value of 22,823.81 billion [3] Market Performance - The defense and military index rose by 6.90%, outperforming other major indices, with a current PE(TTM) of 68.4 times [8][42][48] Key Developments - The establishment of a joint laboratory for key vacuum measurement devices in nuclear fusion aims to promote independent innovation in this field [14][31] - The revision of the civil aviation law focuses on the development of the low-altitude economy and passenger rights [15][32] - The successful test of the second-stage propulsion system of the LQ-2 liquid launch vehicle marks a significant step towards enhancing China's capabilities in commercial space [17][37] Recommendations - Suggested companies to watch include: - Military electronics: Zhenhua Technology, Hongyuan Electronics, Huada Electronics [26] - Missile industry chain: Tianqin Equipment, Zhimin Technology [26] - Domestic engines: Aero Engine Corporation of China, Aero Engine Control [27] - New domains: Satellite internet and low-altitude economy companies [28]

Core Viewpoint - The China Defense Index has shown significant growth, with a 7.56% increase over the past month and a 9.00% increase year-to-date, reflecting strong performance in the defense sector [1][2] Group 1: Index Performance - The China Defense Index rose by 4.79% to 1627.64 points, with a trading volume of 52.298 billion yuan [1] - The index has increased by 5.41% over the past three months [1] - The index was established on June 30, 2011, with a base value of 1000.0 points [1] Group 2: Index Composition - The top ten weighted companies in the China Defense Index include: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (7.55%), AVIC Optoelectronics (6.24%), Aero Engine Corporation (6.03%), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (4.62%), AVIC Avionics (3.55%), Haige Communications (3.38%), Aerospace Electronics (3.21%), Ruichuang Micro-Nano (3.03%), AVIC Chengfei (3.01%), and Western Superconducting (2.85%) [1] - The index is composed of companies that are either part of the top ten military industrial groups or have contracts with the military for equipment supply [1] Group 3: Market and Sector Breakdown - The Shanghai Stock Exchange accounts for 55.77% of the index holdings, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange accounts for 44.23% [2] - The industrial sector dominates the index with a 74.71% share, followed by materials at 12.49%, information technology at 7.10%, and communication services at 5.70% [2] Group 4: Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with changes implemented on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [2] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2]

Group 1 - Military stocks continue to be active, with notable increases in share prices [1] - Chengxi Aviation and Hengyu Xintong both saw their stock prices rise over 10% [1] - Other companies such as Great Wall Military Industry and Lijun Shares experienced increases of over 5% [1]