Changjiang Securities·2025-11-17 01:33Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the defense industry [2] Core Insights - The high-end military trade breakthrough is the dominant theme for the sector before the end of the year [1] - The signing of the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan indicates a steady advancement in China's high-end military trade [8][16] - China's military trade is entering a new era of high-quality self-researched equipment, moving away from reliance on imported Soviet-style equipment [27][30] Summary by Sections Section 1: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Defense Agreement - Saudi Arabia is the largest military trade customer in the Middle East, holding a 23.97% market share from 1985 to 2024 [16] - The defense agreement may signify Saudi Arabia's deeper integration into the Chinese equipment system [16][26] Section 2: Pakistan as a Key Client - Pakistan is China's primary military trade export destination, with 62.17% of China's military exports going to Pakistan from 2015 to 2024 [19] Section 3: Military Trade Growth Factors - The report highlights that recent global conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts, are increasing overall military trade demand [38] - The supply side is improving, with China moving towards high-end self-sufficiency in military equipment [38] Section 4: Profitability in Military Trade - Military trade enterprises have significantly higher profit margins compared to main equipment manufacturers, indicating potential for margin improvement [33][37] Section 5: Company-Specific Insights - Guangdong Hongda is diversifying its business across mining, civil explosives, and defense equipment, with defense equipment expected to grow significantly in the coming years [47][51] - AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation is advancing with the introduction of the electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, enhancing its capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicles [64][70]