NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-05-12 06:43Investment Rating - The report rates the defense and military industry as "better than the market" [4]. Core Insights - The recent conflict between India and Pakistan, where Pakistan used Chinese weapons to shoot down multiple Indian aircraft, has created new opportunities for China's military trade [2][34]. - Pakistan has imported over 80% of its military equipment from China in the past five years, highlighting its role as a key partner in China's Belt and Road Initiative [2][35]. - The demand for advanced military equipment, such as air defense systems and drones, is increasing due to the ongoing tensions in the region [2][35]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The defense and military index rose by 6.33% last week, outperforming other major indices [13]. - The current PE (TTM) for the defense and military sector is 76.08, with aerospace equipment at 136.47 and ground weaponry at 144.71 [21]. Key Recommendations - Recommended companies include: Hongdu Aviation, AVIC Shenyang Aircraft, AVIC Xi'an Aircraft, and Zhongji Aviation for downstream manufacturers; and companies like Lianchuang Optoelectronics and Guangqi Technology for military technology [3][36]. Industry Dynamics - The military industry is expected to see long-term growth, with demand recovering and production capacity improving [3]. - The global military trade market has shown steady growth, with military spending correlating with trade volume [36][42]. Military Trade Insights - The top five military exporters from 2019 to 2023 were the USA (41.7%), France (10.9%), Russia (10.5%), China (5.8%), and Germany (5.6%) [39]. - China's military exports have been rapidly increasing, with a market share of 8.35% in 2023, driven by competitive weaponry and a decline in Russian exports [42][44].