Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the defense industry [9]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the successful launch of the "Yinli No. 1" rocket, which deployed three satellites, and notes the acceleration of unmanned transformation in multiple navies [2][7]. - It emphasizes that the intensification of great power competition is a long-term trend, suggesting that defense spending will increase as nations seek to ensure peace and security [8][9]. Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - Recommended stocks include: 1) Assembly: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (600760.SH), Aerospace South Lake (688552.SH), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (000768.SZ) 2) Components: AVIC Optoelectronics (002179.SZ), Guobo Electronics (688375.SH), Ruichuang Micro-Nano (688002.SH) 3) Subsystems: Aero Engine Corporation of China (600893.SH), AVIC Avionics (600372.SH), Northern Navigation (600435.SH) 4) Materials and Processing: Feilihua (300395.SZ), Guangwei Composite (300699.SZ), Huayin Technology (688281.SH) [9][10]. Market Review - The defense industry index rose by 0.24% last week, underperforming the broader market by 0.13 percentage points, ranking 16th out of 29 sectors [11][12]. - The report notes that the materials and processing sector performed particularly well during this period [11][12]. Major News in the Defense Industry - Domestic news includes the deployment of a naval escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden and the upcoming "Peace and Friendship-2025" joint exercise between China and Malaysia [21][25]. - Internationally, several navies, including those of the UK, France, the US, and South Korea, are advancing unmanned capabilities and enhancing collaborative operations between manned and unmanned systems [27][28].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [5] Core Viewpoints - The military industry is entering a medium to long-term layout turning point, with significant investment opportunities emerging due to international political turbulence and domestic military modernization efforts [4][5] - The recent unveiling of the J-35 aircraft production line indicates a continuous enhancement of national military strength, which is expected to lead to a rapid development phase in military trade [7] - The acceleration of satellite launches suggests that the commercial aerospace industry is poised for a new phase of rapid growth, benefiting related enterprises in the supply chain [7] Summary by Relevant Sections Recent Industry Performance - Over the past 12 months, the absolute return of the industry is 21.1%, while the relative return compared to the CSI 300 is 4.39% [3] Key Events - The "Peace and Friendship - 2025" joint military exercise between China and Malaysia is set to take place from October 15 to 23, involving over 1,000 personnel and more than 500 pieces of equipment [5] Investment Highlights - The military industry is expected to see a rebound after previous adjustments, with increasing investment value highlighted by the upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" conclusion and ongoing geopolitical tensions [8] - The report suggests focusing on specific stocks such as AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, and others within the military sector [8]