Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the defense and military industry [5]. Core Viewpoints - The development of deep-sea technology is crucial for national defense security and resource utilization, recognized as a key strategic direction for the 14th Five-Year Plan [9][12]. - The future of unmanned combat systems is expected to evolve towards collaboration, intelligence, and electronic warfare, with significant global interest in drone deployment [17][18]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the military industry in the current economic context, highlighting the potential for growth in demand for military electronics and key materials [19]. Summary by Sections Investment Suggestions and Targets - The report suggests focusing on various sub-sectors within the military industry, including military electronics, new quality and new domains, and military trade, with specific companies recommended for investment [19]. Industry Performance - The defense and military industry index (Shenwan) increased by 0.15%, underperforming compared to the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.70% [21][22]. - The report notes that the military industry ranked 21st out of 31 in terms of performance among Shenwan's primary industry indices [24]. Key Developments - The report outlines significant advancements in deep-sea technology, including the development of various deep-sea equipment and systems, which are expected to drive growth in the industry [13][15]. - It highlights the increasing global emphasis on unmanned combat systems, with countries like Japan planning substantial investments in drone technology [17][18]. Market Trends - The report indicates a positive outlook for the military industry as the new phase of equipment construction approaches, with a focus on domestic demand recovery and advancements in new quality production capabilities [19].