Investment Rating - The report rates the defense and military industry as "Outperforming the Market" [4] Core Insights - The global military trade industry is entering a new growth phase due to rising military expenditures driven by international tensions, particularly following the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][14] - The export share of military trade is increasing for both the US and China, while Ukraine and Middle Eastern countries are seeing a rise in import shares [1][26] - China's military trade is expected to grow, supported by strong military enterprises and improved relations with Arab countries, alongside the disruption of global supply chains due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict [2][3] Summary by Sections 1. Global Military Trade Growth - The military trade industry is experiencing a new growth phase, influenced by geopolitical tensions and increased military spending by various countries [1][14] - The global military trade index has shown a cyclical pattern, with significant growth observed since 2002, reaching 289.4 billion TIVs in 2024, a 63% increase from 2002 [16][18] 2. China's Military Trade Export Potential - China's military exports are subject to strict licensing and approval processes, which are crucial for maintaining control over military trade [37] - In 2023, China's military exports reached a peak of 10.05% of global military trade, recovering from a low of 2.74% in 2020 [38][39] - The report highlights that nine Chinese companies made it to the global top 100 military enterprises list in 2023, with a total weapon sales amount of 102.89 billion USD, accounting for 16.3% of the total sales of the top 100 [44][47] 3. Focus Areas for Investment - The report suggests focusing on military aircraft, drones, precision-guided munitions, and radar systems as key areas for investment, given their increasing demand in modern warfare [3][30] - The military trade projects are seen as a significant revenue source for military enterprises, enhancing both revenue scale and profitability [2][3] 4. Global Military Trade Import Dynamics - The import share of military trade is rising for countries like Ukraine, India, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, while China's import share has decreased significantly [26][28] - The report indicates that the military equipment demand is highest for aircraft, followed by missiles, ships, and armored vehicles, with aircraft accounting for nearly half of the military trade market [30][32]