Core Viewpoint - The aerospace technology industry is expected to maintain high prosperity due to the resonance of domestic and international demand, driven by the "14th Five-Year Plan" and military trade needs, with significant growth anticipated in 2026 [1][5][6]. Group 1: Domestic Demand and Industry Growth - The modernization of special equipment and new application models are driving the continuous advancement of special equipment deployment and replacement [1]. - The domestic demand for the aerospace industry is projected to remain prosperous, supported by the iteration of aviation equipment and the release of guided equipment demand [1][5]. - The aerospace technology sector's net profit reached 7.579 billion yuan in Q2 2025, reflecting a 64% quarter-on-quarter increase, indicating a recovery in demand [5]. Group 2: Global Defense Spending and Market Opportunities - Global defense spending is expected to grow by 9.4% year-on-year to approximately $2.72 trillion in 2024, marking the largest increase since the Cold War [1][6]. - China's share of the global special equipment market is anticipated to steadily increase, enhancing industry growth potential and profitability [6]. Group 3: Emerging Equipment Demand - The demand for hypersonic, unmanned, and intelligent equipment is expected to be released in 2026, with significant growth potential in the supply chain's core segments [2][10]. - The penetration rate of hypersonic equipment is projected to increase rapidly, driven by the domestic demand for traditional and new models [9][10]. - Unmanned systems are becoming increasingly integrated into modern defense frameworks, with high growth potential anticipated in 2026 [10]. Group 4: Technological Spillover and New Industry Development - The spillover of special technologies is driving the growth of emerging industries such as large aircraft, low-altitude economy, and commercial aerospace [3][16]. - By September 2025, China Commercial Aircraft Corporation is expected to have delivered 22 C919 passenger aircraft, with production and delivery capabilities continuing to improve [3][16]. - The commercial aerospace sector is entering a phase of accelerated industrialization, with satellite internet construction becoming normalized [3][17]. Group 5: Investment Recommendations - Focus on core equipment, new domain and quality equipment, and the spillover of special technologies as key investment directions [18]. - The resonance of domestic and international demand is expected to sustain the prosperity of core equipment in 2026 [18]. - The emergence of new domain and quality equipment is anticipated to fulfill its growth potential in 2026 [18].
中金2026年展望 | 航空航天科技:内外共振,景气焕新(要点版)