Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-08 05:53Group 1 - The core point of the news is that President Trump proposed a military budget of $1.5 trillion for 2027, representing a 66% increase from the previous budget of $901 billion for 2026, citing the current turbulent and dangerous times [1] - The commercial aerospace sector is experiencing a strong recovery, with defense and military performance outperforming satellites, attributed to the importance of rocket reusability, particularly in engines and electronic control systems [1] - The defense industry is expected to gradually enter a recovery phase by 2026, with an upward trend in military spending anticipated due to new five-year plans and the goal of achieving a century of military development by 2027 [1] Group 2 - As of January 8, 2026, the China Securities Defense Index rose by 4.46%, with significant gains in component stocks such as Aerospace Nanhai (up 19.52%) and Aerospace Electric (up 10.01%) [2] - The Defense ETF closely tracks the China Securities Defense Index, which includes listed companies under major military groups and those providing equipment to the armed forces, reflecting the overall performance of the defense industry [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Securities Defense Index as of December 31, 2025, include Aerospace Electronics and Aero Engine Corporation, collectively accounting for 42.34% of the index [2]