Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for several key companies in the military industry, including 中航西飞, 中航光电, 航天彩虹, and others, indicating a strong expectation for their stock price to outperform the benchmark index by over 20% [8]. Core Insights - The military industry is highlighted as a crucial area for investment, particularly in aerospace and defense sectors, with a focus on companies that are positioned to benefit from increased military spending and technological advancements [2][3]. - The report emphasizes the potential of commercial aerospace, particularly low-orbit satellite applications, which are expected to have significant military and civilian applications [3]. - The upcoming Dubai Airshow is anticipated to be a major event, showcasing over 200 aircraft and new technologies, which could serve as a catalyst for the industry [20][22]. Industry Overview - The military industry index has shown a performance of -3.8% over the past month, but a positive trend of 12.1% over six months and 13.2% over twelve months, indicating a recovery and growth potential [5][11]. - As of November 14, 2025, the SW National Defense and Military Industry Index has increased by 13.35% year-to-date, although it has underperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index by 4.27% [11][12]. - The report notes that the industry consists of 119 listed companies with a total market capitalization of approximately 2060.9 billion [3]. Key Events and Catalysts - Significant geopolitical events, such as Japan's escalating rhetoric regarding Taiwan, are noted as influencing factors in the military sector, potentially impacting defense spending and strategic priorities [18][19]. - The successful completion of the first sea trial of the Navy's 四川舰 (Sichuan Ship) is highlighted as a key development, showcasing advancements in naval capabilities [22]. - The report identifies several key companies that are expected to benefit from increased demand in military trade and domestic military needs, including 中航沈飞, 中航西飞, and others [7].

Investment Rating - The report rates the military industry as "Overweight" [5] Core Views - The military industry is expected to perform well in the long term due to increasing great power competition and rising defense expenditures [9][20] - Recent developments include the joint naval exercises between China and Russia, and the U.S. building a counter-drone defense system [8][20] - The report highlights the restructuring of China's aviation supply chain and the importance of domestic production capabilities in the aerospace sector [22][23] Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - Recommended stocks include: 1) Assembly: AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (600760.SH), AVIC Xi'an Aircraft (000768.SZ), AVIC South Lake (688552.SH) 2) Components: AVIC Optoelectronics (002179.SZ), Guobang Electronics (603678.SH), Ruichuang Micro-Nano (688002.SH) 3) Subsystems: AVIC Aircraft (600372.SH), North Navigation (600435.SH) 4) Materials and Processing: Feilihua (300395.SZ), Guangwei Composite (300699.SZ), Huayin Technology (688281.SH) [5][9][10] Market Performance - The defense military index rose by 5.24% from August 4 to August 8, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 3.13 percentage points [11][12] - The military industry ranked 3rd out of 29 sectors during this period [12] Major News in the Military Industry - The joint naval exercises "Maritime Joint-2025" between China and Russia included real combat training and operational coordination [20][21] - The U.S. is developing a counter-drone defense system, with Ukraine being a testing ground for various technologies [8][9] - Japan is expanding its military influence through participation in multinational exercises, indicating a shift in its defense posture [28][30]