Industry Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the defense and military industry, consistent with the previous rating [1]. Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that warfare is entering an intelligent era, with AI driving rapid evolution across all fields and the entire industry chain. The focus on AI development is becoming a strategic priority for both the U.S. and China, with significant investments and policy support expected to enhance military AI capabilities [2][19][22]. Summary by Sections Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Outperform," indicating a positive outlook for investment opportunities in the defense and military sector [1]. AI Integration in Military - AI is accelerating the closure of the kill chain, with a projected global military AI and analytics market size reaching $104 billion by 2024, and an expected CAGR of 13.4% from 2025 to 2034 [2][22]. - The military AI system is being built in layers, focusing on infrastructure, technology, and applications, which presents vast opportunities for growth [29][33]. Infrastructure Layer - The foundational layer includes the integration of cloud computing, edge nodes, and terminal equipment, providing robust computational support for new combat capabilities [33][34]. - The report highlights the importance of military-grade chips in breaking external constraints on computational power, with a target of achieving 748 EFLOPS of intelligent computing capacity by March 2025 [34][40]. Technology Layer - The technology layer focuses on the development of military-specific AI models, which are crucial for enhancing operational capabilities in areas such as intelligence, reconnaissance, and decision-making [48][49]. - The report notes that software is becoming increasingly important in modern military equipment, with a significant increase in the amount of software code used in advanced military aircraft [57][58]. Application Layer - AI is expected to transform battlefield information processing, leading to increased demand for situational awareness infrastructure, including ground-based and airborne sensors [63][64]. - The report suggests that the military AI applications will expand across various domains, including cyber warfare, logistics, and autonomous systems, enhancing overall military effectiveness [32][63]. Recommended Companies - The report recommends focusing on companies involved in computational power, technology development, and application integration, including: - Computational Power: Jingjia Micro, Fudan Microelectronics, Unisoc, Chengdu Huami, and others [2][34]. - Technology Development: Zhongke Xingtu, Aerospace Hongtu, and others [2][48]. - Application Integration: Aerospace Nanhai, Guorui Technology, and others [2][63].