Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [2] Core Insights - The report highlights that Guangdong Hongda's mining services and civil explosives have a solid foundation, while its defense equipment has broad domestic and international demand potential [4][6] - The defense industry has seen a significant decrease in the proportion of heavy holdings by funds, ranking ninth in the industry for overweight positions [4][29] - The expansion of explosives and ammunition production is challenging and has a long cycle, which may become a focus for future national defense strategies [4][51] Summary by Sections Section 1: Guangdong Hongda's Business Overview - Guangdong Hongda operates in three main sectors: civil explosives, mining services, and military equipment, with civil explosives and mining services being the primary revenue sources [9][12] - In 2024, the projected revenues for mining services, civil explosives, and defense equipment are 10.81 billion, 2.31 billion, and 350 million respectively, with mining services being the main contributor to revenue growth [12] Section 2: Fund Holdings in Defense Industry - In Q3 2025, the allocation of defense and military industry stocks in actively managed funds decreased significantly, with a current allocation of 2.17%, down from 3.35% in Q2 2025 [32] - The defense industry ranks ninth out of 32 sectors in terms of fund overweight positions [35] Section 3: Ammunition and Explosives Production Challenges - The production of explosives is complex and poses safety risks, making it a critical bottleneck in the rapid expansion of the ammunition supply chain [56] - The report notes that both the US and Europe are currently facing shortages in explosives, highlighting the need for increased production capacity [61] Section 4: Industry Trends and Developments - The report emphasizes the importance of capital expenditure in the ammunition and explosives production chain, with various listed companies showing improved financial indicators [65] - Local military enterprises are actively participating in the capacity building of explosives and ammunition, indicating a trend towards increased production capabilities [81]