Decoding the role of Chinese Military Companies operating with the PLA Information Support Force (ISF): A Comprehensive Analysis of the Major Military Companies
The establishment of the PLA’s Information Support Force (ISF) has significantly reshaped China's military-industrial complex, driving major Chinese military companies to the forefront of military informatization and Information Warfare. This paper delves into the critical roles of these companies within the PLA ISF’s operational framework and their contributions to the development of an advanced, integrated military information network system capable of supporting China’s strategic objectives in future warfare.
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By: Tenzin Younten and Tenzin Sherap
Introduction
On April 19, the historic establishment of the PLA’s Information Support Force (ISF) marked a new era in China’s military Modernization, Informatization, and Intelligentization efforts.
The move, part of a broader military reform aimed at the rapid development of a highly informatized force, had an immediate and massive impact on Chinese military companies. These companies, key players in coordinating the construction and application of the military network information system, have seen a significant surge in their stock prices, reflecting their integral role in the nation's defense industrial base.
More than a month has passed since the PLA's last reform. The newly formed PLA ISF is poised to streamline and integrate key companies in the Military communication and information technology sectors, fostering enhanced coordination and a unified approach to military informatization and information warfare. Notably, there were four major impacts of the PLA ISF’s establishment on China’s Military Industrial complex:
- The pivotal role of the Chinese military companies in the formation and operationalization of PLA ISF.
- The Chinese companies engaged with the PLA ISF are poised to play a greater role in advancing the military informatization and building of the PLA's network information system.
- PLA ISF is expected to drive rapid growth in military companies, particularly those within the information and technology sectors.
- Creation of new employment opportunities for Chinese youths in the Military.
As published on the China Energy Network on May 21, 2024, Minsheng Securities released a research report on the computer industry, which pointed out that the military industry is facing a major turning point in military informatization and resonates with the four major impacts.
On May 22, Yuncaijing (云财经网), a leading financial trading research platform in China, reported a significant stock rise of industries within the military sector especially in the information and technology sectors following the PLA ISF’s formation. The stocks of China’s military industry giant including Jiean Hi-Tech (300845), Guanxiang Technology (301213), Gaoling Information (688175), Guangha Communications (300711), Gaomeng New Materials (300200), Shipbuilding Emergency (300527) among many others all rose by a 20 percent. Simultaneously, many other industry giants such as Beijing Andawell Technology Co., Ltd, T(300581), Tianhe Defense (300397), Torch Electronic (603678), and Andaville(300719) stock experienced a 10 percent increase.
Other significant military companies recording stock rise include Zhongbing Red Arrow Co., Ltd. (000519), Fenghuo Electronics (000561), Aerospace Changfeng (600855), and TianJin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Ltd (603712). This stock increase highlights investor confidence in the strategic importance and future profitability of companies aligned with the PLA ISF. By China’s 7.2 percent increased defense budget announced this year, Zhiyan Consulting’s forecast stated that China’s expenditure for military information network-related companies is expected to exceed 250 billion yuan in 2025, and its total market size will exceed 160 billion yuan by 2027.
This document offers a comprehensive analysis of more than 70 prominent Chinese defense companies believed to be operating in cooperation with or under the PLA's Information Support Force. It outlines their involvement in information procurement, processing, transmission, and security, as well as their role in the production of military electronic components and simulation technologies. The paper is structured into two sections, covering the profiles of Chinese defense companies operating alongside the PLA's Information Support Force and the potential for substantial job creation in the military information technology sector for Chinese youth in the upcoming years.
Broadly, the recent establishment of the PLA’s three new independent arms under a new force structure was a strategic requirement to achieve a fully modernized national defense and military force by 2035 and to become a world-class military by 2049. The founding of the PLA’s Information Support Force and integration of military companies within it adheres to the 2027 benchmark goal of integrated development of the Chinese military through mechanization, informatization, and intelligentization and fielding a combat-ready force with improved strategic capabilities to defend national sovereignty, security, and development interests. (Guangming Daily, 2020)
Chinese Military Companies’ alignment with PLA's Information Support Force drives Military Informatization"
With the significant stock rise of key Military industries across China, the Chinese information and technological companies are steadfast to play a major role in the newly formed PLA ISF.
The wave of mergers and alignment of Chinese military industries with the PLA ISF is evident by their role in the construction and development of the military information network system and their subsequent contributions to the PLA ISF’s operational framework. Some companies like Zhimingda (智明达), and Fenghuo Electronics (烽火电子 have made such connections more noticeable. On May 17, Zhimingda (688636.SH) stated on an investor platform, “The information support force is a relatively new military branch, and equipment in this field is being planned, and the company will actively participate in it”. Similarly, On May 16, Fenghuo Electronics shared “the establishment of the information support force provides the company with opportunities to participate in the informatization construction of the army. The company will continue to promote business development and contribute more to the informatization of the army”.
In recent years, under Xi's Central Military Commission and the Central Commission for Military-Civilian Fusion Development, China has systematically reorganized its science and technology enterprises to ensure that new innovations simultaneously advance economic and military development. With the recent strategic overhaul of PLA, the Chinese Military or Civilian companies in the domain of information and technology will operate directly or indirectly under the Chinese Information Support Force (ISF), making significant strides towards creating a world-class Informatized Military. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the PLA to create a highly informatized force capable of dominating all networks and expanding the country's security and development interests. It is increasingly clear the that Chinese military companies are leading the charge toward creating the PLA’s Information Network System, also known as the “operational system of systems”, enabling the PLA to acquire, transmit, process, and use information during a conflict to conduct integrated joint military operations across the ground, maritime, air, space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic spectrum domains.
According to the People’s Liberation Army Daily, Military Informatization refers to the continuous development process of widespread use of information technology in all fields of military construction based on mechanization. This includes building information networks and information systems, extensive acquisition, in-depth development and sharing of information resources, and promoting the overall transformation of the military.
Breakdown of major Chinese military companies operating within the PLA ISF’s operational framework
On the founding day of PLA ISF, President Xi Jinping underscored the significance of this new strategic branch of the military as a key pillar in coordinating the construction and application of the network information system.
As PLA ISF accelerates the process of military informatization and integration of all PLA four Service Branches and four independent Arms through the network information system to meet the needs to win future wars. China continues to prioritize C4I modernization (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) that emphasizes the importance of rapid information collection, processing, and sharing and accelerated decision-making. Unlike the shadowy Strategic Support Force, PLA ISF aims to foster more effective coordination with its aligned industries by providing a clear and concise operational framework that is geared towards expediting the military informatization process and fortifying China’s Information Warfare and Multi-Domain Precision Warfare (MDPW: 多域精确战) capabilities anchored in C4ISR.
In essence, the core objective of the newly formed PLA ISF is to construct the PLA's network information system sometimes called the “operational system of systems” through rapid military informatizations efforts. On May 4, PLA daily news commenting on the PLA ISF characterized Modern warfare as a confrontation or contest between systems, emphasizing the criticality of information warfare capabilities. The extensive lists of more than 70 military companies (not conclusive) supporting the core operations of the PLA Information Support Forces and the development of an integrated Military Network System across 6 different domains included:
- Information Acquisition : 29 Major Military Companies working in this domain are manufacturers of Sonar, Infrared radiation, Radar, and Satellite, which are vital to the PLA ISF’s information acquisition operations. These products have military applications spanning military detection, defense, attacks, navigation, command and control system, and more.
- Information Transmission: 15 major military companies support military information transmission, specializing in wireless communication, Broadband communication, and Quantum communication technologies.
- Information Processing: 11 military companies support the information processing operations of the PLA’s Information Support Force, encompassing Command and dispatch, data storage, and data management systems, forming the backbone for integrated joint military operations.
- Information Security: 7 major companies contribute largely to the information security operations, specializing in quantum cryptography, software development, and Electronic pairing to protect military information and communication assets.
- Military Electronic Components: 6 major military companies listed below are manufacturers of the Multilayer Chip Ceramic Capacitors, Tantalum capacitors, and other critical components used in electronic equipment and systems of the PLA ISF and the military.
- Military Simulation: In 2020, the market size of China's military simulation industry was approximately 11.852 billion yuan, and it is expected that the industry market size will exceed 20 billion yuan by 2027. The three military companies listed are core providers of military simulation technologies, crucial to the military informatization operations undertaken by the PLA ISF.
In alignment with their increasing importance to the PLA ISF, the list of 72 major military companies under the PLA ISF has recorded a massive boost in investment and stock value in varying degrees.
Table 1 : Major Military or “Military-Civil fusion” Companies operating within PLA Information Support Force’s Operational framework.
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Ticker/ StockCode |
Company Name | Description | Military Product or Service | PLA ISF Operation | Military Application | Website |
| 1 | 600764.SS |
China Marine Information Electronics Co Ltd (CSSC) (中国海防) |
Number one in market share for sonar equipment |
Sonar |
Information Acquisition | Part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation is a World-class Marine Defence electronic equipment and information industry |
cmie.csic.com.cn
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| 2 | 300810.SZ |
Beijing Zhongke Haixun (中科蓝讯) |
Second in market share for sonar equipment | marine engineering and hydroacoustic engineering, focusing on the high-performance signal processing platforms, sonar systems, simulation systems and big data applications. | |||
| 3 | 300065 |
Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Co., Ltd (海兰信) |
possessing maritime monitoring and management systems based on shipborne and shore-based platforms | is a supplier of core naval equipment, systems and solutions in the field of marine observation and detection in China |
highlander.com.cn
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| 4 | 002414 |
Wuhan Guide Infrared Co., Ltd (高德红外) |
Second in global market share for complete infrared thermal imaging systems | Infrared radiation | Military Applications such as night reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. | wuhan-guide.com/ guide-infrared.com | |
| 5 | 002415 |
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (海康威视) |
Third in global market share for complete infrared thermal imaging systems. |
PLA Procurement department Hikvision a Tier-1 supplier of military providers. Products on Hikvision Chinese websites openly tout military and border forces use case scenarios. |
hikvision.com | ||
| 6 | 688002 | Raytron Technology Co., Ltd (睿创微纳) |
Fourth in global market share for complete infrared thermal imaging systems |
Its subsidiary Arrow Optoelectronics is mainly responsible for complete machine products and military products | raytrontek.com | ||
| 7 | 300516 |
Hubei Jiuzhiyang Infrared (久之洋) |
Infrared product revenue 565 million with focus on cooled/uncooled infrared thermal imagers, laser rangefinders/light finders, star trackers, and special optical components | Mainly used for day and night surveillance, intelligence acquisition, target detection, sighting, ranging, etc |
hbjir.com |
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| 8 | 600855 |
Beijing Aerospace Changfeng Co., Ltd (航天长峰) |
high-end aerospace technology enterprise with Infrared product revenue 677 million | Its customers include the top ten military industry groups, and its products are widely used in the aerospace industry, aviation industry, electronic information, Nuclear industry and other military fields |
https://www.ascf.com.cn/
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| 9 | 002214 |
Zhejiang Dali Technology Co. Ltd. (大立科技) |
Infrared product revenue 362 million and also optoelectronic product | Infrared military products are gradually entering the mass production stage, and the company's military products business is entering a period of performance release |
https://www.dali-tech.com
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| 10 | 600562 |
Guorui Technology (国睿科技) |
First in revenue for radar products among A-share companies, 2.123 billion | Radar | electronic equipment and network communication systems. Its subsidiary, Nanjing Guorui Defense Systems Co., Ltd., mainly operates military defense radars. | https://www.glaruntech.com | |
| 11 | 600990.SS |
Sun-Create Electronics Co., Ltd (四创电子) |
Second in revenue for radar products among A-share companies, 811 million |
meteorological radar, air traffic control radar, low-altitude surveillance radar, and for military information systems. The 38th Institute of China Electronics Technology Group, is the company's major shareholder, |
https://www.sun-create.com | ||
| 12 | 300397 |
Xi'an TianHe Defense (天和防务) |
a leading edge in radar detection,photoelectric detection,underwater acoustic detection,super materials,big data and other technical fields, |
more than ten military trade models and equipment units exported to many countries. The company’s main products are terminal air defense command and control system products, including portable air defense. |
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| 13 | 002413 |
Beijing Rayco Defense Technology Co., Ltd. ("Rayco Defense") (雷科防务) |
Third in revenue for radar products among A-share companies, 480 million Yuan and a registered capital of 1.34 billion yuan |
specializing in radar systems, satellite applications, intelligent control, secure storage, and intelligent networking |
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| 14 | 688522 |
Guangdong Naruida Technology Co., Ltd. (纳睿雷达) |
Fourth in revenue for radar products among A-share companies, 212 million |
one of the few system solution providers in the world that has mastered the entire value chain of phased array radar design and manufacturing, radar software ecology and radar algorithm services |
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| 15 | 300065 |
Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Co., Ltd (海兰信) |
Marine navigation radar |
key technologies includes
4. Undersea Data Center (UDC) |
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| 16 | 001270.SZ. |
Zhejiang Chengchang Technology (铖昌科技) |
T\R chip revenue first in A-shares, 261 million |
The products have been used in detection, remote sensing, communication, navigation, electronic countermeasures and other fields, and are installed in satellite-borne, airborne, shipborne, vehicle-borne and ground-based phased array radars |
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| 17 | 688375.SS. |
Nanjing Guobo Electronics Co., Ltd (国博电子) |
T\R chip component revenue first in A-shares, 3.1 billion |
has provided key products for various types of equipment such as land, sea, air, and space, ensuring the localization and independent guarantee of key military components represented by T/R components. |
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| 18 | 300123 |
Yaguang Technology Group Co., Ltd (亚光科技) |
T\R chip component revenue ranks second, 1 billion |
Its products cover the three major fields of aviation, aerospace, and navigation. Intelligent boats |
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| 19 | 688682 |
Shanghai Holewo Electronic System Technology Co., Ltd. (霍莱沃) |
Phase-controlled array radar calibration system revenue ranks first |
provides software and systems for electromagnetic simulation and electromagnetic measurement for aerospace, electronic information, communications and other fields, and develops phased array products. |
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| 20 | 301050 |
Chengdu Leiden Micropower Technology Co., Ltd./ Chengdu RML Technology (雷电微力) |
Precision guidance business accounts for 99.38% |
main business is millimeter-wave active phased array microsystems and advanced electronic sensors The company’s products and technologies are widely used in data links, satellite communications |
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| 21 |
000801 |
Sichuan Jiuzhou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (四川九洲) |
Range products can be used in electronic countermeasures and radar fields |
Du Liping, Chairman of Sichuan Jiuzhou Electric Co., Ltd stated that "Military electronics" will continue to be one of Jiuzhou's core businesses. |
http://www.jiuzhoutech.com/cn/
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| 22 | 002977 |
Chengdu Tianjian Technology Co Ltd (天箭科技) |
The company's main products include radar precision 16.68 Guidance systems, other radar systems, communications and information warfare Sub-confrontation, etc |
main products are used in applications in the military field include radar precision guidance systems, other radar systems, military communications and electronic countermeasures for information warfare |
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| 23 | 600118 |
China Spacesat Co., Ltd. (中国卫星) |
Domestic satellite assembly leader |
The launch of the "Land Exploration No. 4 01" in terms of military use is that it can enhance the situation perception capability of the PLA defense system, and upgrading the defense network |
http://www.spacesat.com.cn
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| 24 | 601698 |
China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (中国卫通) |
Domestic satellite operation leader |
Satellite |
China Satcom operates and manages 18 high-quality civil and commercial communication and broadcasting satellites in orbit, covering the whole of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Pacific region. |
http://www.chinasatcom.com
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| 25 | 002115 |
Sunwave Communications Co., Ltd (三维通信) |
Maritime satellite communication manufacturer |
Military satellite communication network +Low-altitude economic core |
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| 26 | 688066 |
PIESAT Information Technology Co.,Ltd (航天宏图) |
Remote sensing satellite application revenue ranks first, 1.468 billion |
Used in the military industry, drones, and satellite navigation. |
https://www.piesat.cn
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| 27 | 300053 |
Zhuhai Aerospace Microchips Science & Technology Co Ltd (航宇微) |
Remote sensing satellite application revenue ranks second |
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| 28 | 688311.SH |
Chengdu Mengsheng Electronic Technology Co., Lt (盟升电子) |
Satellite navigation products and Satellite communication products |
Satellite navigation products are used for navigation and positioning needs. |
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| 29 | 002935.SZ. |
Chengdu Tianao Electronics Co., Ltd. (天奥电子) |
Time and frequency products and Beidou satellite application products |
Customers are major domestic military industrial groups and scientific research institutes. The company's time and frequency products have been widely used in weapons and equipment, aerospace, satellite navigation, military communications, civil communications and other fields. |
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| 30 | 603712.SS |
TianJin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Ltd (七一二) |
Military wireless communication revenue ranks first in A-shares, 3.139 billion |
main supplier of ultra-short wave wireless communication equipment for PLA especially in the field of airborne ultra-shortwave communications. Its products cover strike aircraft, bombers, transport aircraft, helicopters, drones, and trainers |
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| 31 |
002465 |
Guangzhou Haige Communication Group Co., Ltd. (海格通信) |
Military wireless communication revenue ranks second in A-shares, 2.667 billion |
An important military Beidou navigation supplier and also in military communication equipment |
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| 32 |
002194 |
Wuhan Fangu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
core technologies for RF devices in mobile communication antenna and feeder systems. |
Wireless Communication | Information Transmission |
The company's military business mainly utilizes the company's technology accumulation in the field of wireless communications to horizontally develop new applications in the military field. |
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| 33 | 000561 |
Shaanxi Fenghuo Communications Group Co., Ltd. (烽火电子) |
Military wireless communication revenue ranks third in A-shares, 1.243 billion |
Military products provide excellent communication equipment for multiple military services |
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| 34 | 688283.SH. |
Chengdu Kunheng Shunwei Technology Co., Ltd. (坤恒顺维) |
focuses on wireless communications, navigation, Internet of Vehicles, Internet of Things and other fields |
The company has a third-level confidentiality qualification certificate for weapons and equipment scientific research and production units |
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| 35 | 688175 |
Zhuhai Comleader Information Science & Technology Share Co.,Ltd. (高凌信息) |
In-vehicle and portable military communication equipment integrated switching platform |
Information security, reconnaissance and early warning, satellite navigation, military communications and other fields |
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| 36 | 301517 |
Shaanxi Huada Science Technology Co Ltd (陕西华达) |
is a radio frequency coaxial connector in the field of national military communications. |
Product sales revenue increased indicating that the company's business in the field of military communications is growing rapidly. |
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| 37 | SH. 600775 |
Nanjing Panda Electronics Company Limited (南京熊猫) |
It has greatly developed core equipment of intelligent manufacturing and system integration services. |
The company's subsidiaries provide a small number of communication products to relevant military enterprises |
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| 38 | 300563 |
Shenyu Communication Technology Co., Ltd (神宇股份) |
a domestic first-class and internationally renowned leading enterprise in the RF coaxial cable industry and a supplier of electronic cable application solutions. |
develop military radio frequency coaxial cables for aerospace, electronics and other industries. |
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| 39 | 300560 (SHE) |
Zhong Fu Tong Group Co Ltd (中富通) |
engaged in the provision of communication network maintenance and optimization services such as telecommunications operators, radio and television operators and other |
The company passed the GJB 9001B-2009 weapons and equipment quality management system certification audit, and recently received the "Weapons and Equipment Quality Management System Certification Certificate”. |
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| 40 | 002544 |
Putian Technology/ (普天科技) |
four major business groups: public network communication, private network communication, smart applications, and intelligent manufacturing |
providing comprehensive solution services and related information network products for information network construction |
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| 41 | 600198 |
Datang Telecom Technology Co., Ltd. (大唐电信) |
Military broadband communication revenue ranks first in A-shares, 634 million |
military confidentiality chips, modern communication and command equipment, information-based tanks, artillery, and missiles |
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| 42 |
300762 |
Shanghai Hanxun (上海瀚讯) |
Military broadband communication revenue ranks second in A-shares, 401 million |
Braodband Communication |
Communication equipment may be used to build communication networks for information support troops |
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| 43 | 300597 (SHE) |
Jilin Jida Communications Design Institute Co., Ltd. (吉大通信) |
high-tech enterprise in the field of communications and information technology services, and has won various national and provincial honorary titles and awards |
currently participates in some Military communication pipeline line construction projects and provision of consulting services |
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| 44 | 688027 |
Guodun Quantum CTek Co., Ltd (国盾量子) |
The total length of quantum communication network ranks first in China, accounting for more than 85.71% |
Quantum Communication |
Subsidiary Shandong Liangke has obtained military-related qualification certificates.military confidentiality chips, modern communication and command equipment, information-based tanks, artillery, and missiles |
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| 45 | 000555 |
Digital China Information Service Group Co., Ltd (神州信息) |
The total length of quantum communication network ranks second in China, winning the bid for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao projects |
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| 46 | 300711 |
Guangzhou Guangha Communications Co., Ltd. (广哈通信) |
National defense command and dispatch platform revenue of 229 million |
one of the many suppliers in the industry that provides military command and dispatch systems. Supports the communication command system of information support troops. |
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| 47 |
002231 |
Allwin Telecom Co., Ltd. (奥维通信) |
National defense command and dispatch platform revenue of 178 million |
Command and dispatch | Information Processing |
Products mainly used in military electronic information support (profit accounts for 89%), audio and video command systems, military communications. In 2013, the company began to engage in national defense inform |
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| 48 |
688081 |
Wuhan Xingtu Xinke Electronics Co., Ltd. (兴图新科) |
National defense command and dispatch platform revenue of 123 million |
a comprehensive intelligent system solution provider and product supplier with network and video as the core; the company's main products include two major product series: video command and control and video early warning control. |
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| 49 |
688132 |
Bangyan Technology Co.,Ltd. ((邦彦技术) |
National defense command and dispatch platform revenue of 60 million |
Products include rich media command and dispatch system, intelligent guidance and control system, agile network control system, ship communication control system, data communication system, multi-host security service platform, mobile security terminal platform, secure telephone communication platform, etc., and are committed to providing integrated joint communication |
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| 50 |
603019.SS) |
Sugon , officially Dawning Information Industry Company Limited, (中科曙光) |
is a supercomputer manufacturer |
Meet information processing and storage needs and enhance the information processing capabilities of troops |
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| 51 |
600536 |
China National Software & Service Co., Ltd. (中国软件) |
Domestically produced databases hold the largest market share among A-share listed companies, with participation from Dameng Software |
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| 52 |
002368 |
Taiji Computer Co., Ltd. (太极股份|) |
Domestically produced databases hold the second largest market share among A-share listed companies, with involvement from Kingbase Technology Inc |
Provide cloud computing and big data services to enhance combat command and decision-making capabilities. |
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| 53 |
688562 |
Beijing Shenzhou Aerospace Software Technology Co., Ltd. (航天软件) |
Domestically produced database holds the third largest market share among A-share listed companies, in the aerospace and aviation sector |
Data Storage |
Involved in the informatization operation and information system integration (mainly for aerospace and party, government and military fields), and has complete software and informatization service capabilities. |
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| 54 |
300212 |
China hualu (易华录) |
The actual controller is Hualu Group, Data Lake Data Center |
The company will create a dedicated model for the military industry based on the existing Blu-ray storage. Construction of a base-level data center to achieve full life cycle management of military data; subsequently, the company will also expand more new military industry products based on business development. |
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| 55 |
000032 |
Shenzhen SED Industry Co., Ltd. (深桑达A) |
The actual controller is China Electronics Information Group, which has China Electronics Cloud |
main businesses: electronic information industry, and electronic logistics services |
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| 56 |
301213 |
Sichuan discovery dream science Technology Co., Ltd. (观想科技) |
Major domestic weapon equipment life management system manufacturers |
Others |
Products are mainly used in equipment management informatization and equipment informatization. Focuses on the application of independent and controllable new generation information technology in the military industry |
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| 57 |
300419 |
Beijing Haofeng Chuangyuan Technology Co., Ltd. (浩丰科技) |
The first in correlation, quantum cryptography has been implemented among financial customers |
Its business involves providing communication equipment, data processing equipment and related technical services to enterprises under the military research institute. |
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| 58 |
002268 |
China Electronics Technology Cyber Security Co., Ltd. (电科网安|) |
The second in correlation, quantum cryptography has won the bid for China's satellite network project |
Quantum Cryptography |
The company's main business covers network security, cryptography and data security, and its customer base includes military enterprises. |
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| 59 |
003029 |
Changchun Jilin University Zhengyuan Information Technologies Co., Ltd. (吉大正元) |
The third in correlation, with ongoing research into quantum cryptographic algorithms |
Information Security |
It is the first batch of commercial cryptographic product production designated units and sales license units recognized by the National Cryptography Administration. Some of the company's network security products have been used by the military and its companies. |
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| 60 |
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Jiayuan Science and Tech (佳源科技) |
software development; technology development and technical services; security technology prevention engineering design, installation and maintenance; |
Software development |
Products focused on Military Information Security |
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| 61 |
000901 |
Sichuan Jiuzhou Group (四川九洲) |
The intended acquisition target, Zhiliang Electronics, specializes in radar and electronic warfare equipment |
business targeted to meet the needs of electronic countermeasures, reconnaissance, etc. |
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| 62 |
300342 |
Tianyin Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (天银机电) |
Electronic warfare drones have been delivered |
Electronic pairing |
Main products are Radar , Aerospace, Electromagnetic spectrum security, and electronic warfare equipment. The main customers of the company's radar and aerospace electronics segment include defense and military users, scientific research institutes, and aerospace companies. |
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| 63 |
002519 (SHE) |
Jiangsu Yinhe Electronics Co., Ltd |
business area covers new energy electric vehicle key components, defense & special equipment, and digital TV intelligent terminal equipment fields etc |
main customer customers are mainly the army, but there are also navy, rocket force, armed police, etc Its products mainly include integrated electromechanical management system, special military high frequency switch power, special motor control system, vehicle mounted oxygen generation device and related software, which are widely used in the military field. |
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| 64 |
603678 |
Torch Electronic (火炬电子) |
Self-produced military ceramic capacitors rank first in revenue, with 1.124 billion yuan |
Ceramic Capacitors |
The company is one of the leading companies in domestic military MLCC (multilayer chip ceramic capacitors), MLCC Electronics are important components of information-based military equipment. |
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| 65 |
603267 |
Beijing Yuanliu Hongyuan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (鸿远电子) |
Self-produced military ceramic capacitors rank second in revenue, with 920 million yuan |
Military electronic components |
The company's main business is electronic components, mainly ceramic capacitors and filters are used as basic components of electronic equipment and systems |
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| 66 |
000636 |
Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology Holding CO.,LTD 风华高科), |
The market share of multilayer chip ceramic capacitors (MLCC) ranks ninth domestically, at 3.4%. |
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| 67 |
300408 |
ChaoZhou Three-circle (Group) Co., Ltd (三环集团) |
The market share of MLCC ranks tenth domestically, at 2.5% |
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| 68 |
300726 |
Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Co., Ltd. (宏达电子) |
The military tantalum capacitor business ranks first in revenue among A-share listed companies, with 1.706 billion yuan |
With military tantalum capacitors as the core, the company has expanded to military electronic components and assembly-level products. |
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| 69 |
000733 |
China Zhenhua (Group) Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (振华科技) |
The military tantalum capacitor business ranks second in revenue among A-share listed companies |
Tantalum Capacitors |
Electronic components are used in various electronic equipment and systems Its products can be used in satellite communications such as China Satellite, China Satcom and 6G related fields. |
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| 70 |
301302 |
Beijing Huaru Technology Co., Ltd. (华如科技) |
The private military simulation company, which is publicly listed, ranks first in revenue with 833 million yuan. |
Military simulation |
Formed a series of military simulation application products for ISF |
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| 71 |
603488 |
Flying Technology Co.,ltd. (展鹏科技 |
Plans to acquire 100% equity of Lingwei Junrong, Lingwei Finance's main business is military aviation simulation products |
Company proposed acquisition of Lingwei Junrong is a military-related simulation equipment and system research and development and production enterprise. Its core product is the portable "universal digital air combat simulation system" for aviation combat training. |
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| 72 |
300845.SZ |
Zhengzhou Jiean Hi-Tech Co Ltd (捷安高科) |
is committed to developing virtual simulation training systems for industries such as ships |
virtual simulation training system technology consulting for aircraft, ships, and complex mechanical and electrical industries of weapons; military informatization. Mainly operates military information construction and virtual simulation training system technical consulting. |
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Source: This table is collated, translated and analyzed by the authors from Chinese sources including announcements, news, official statements, research analysis and reports.
Creation of new job opportunities for Chinese youths in the Military
After the People's Liberation Army (PLA) implemented its latest reform on April 19, one of the predominant topics of public discussion in China was the potential for significant job opportunities for Chinese youths in the forthcoming years. The focus of these opportunities is expected to center around education and employment in the fields of cybersecurity, information technology, and aerospace.
The establishment of new independent arms such as the Information Support Force (PLA ISF), Military Aerospace Force (PLA MAF), and Cyber Force (PLACF) within a new force structure has led to the creation of more positions in PLA for the civilian to join as a military servicemen or either as civilian personnel. A major change in the PLA’s civilian recruitment is inevitable. A Chinese news article on 28th April mentioned that “in the 2025 civilian recruitment positions to be released in October this year, we will also see a large number of new or expanded positions in the three types of units: military aerospace forces, cyberspace forces , and information support forces”. Similarly, another News article in China reiterated that 2025 military civilian recruitment is expected to be the year with the largest number of recruitments and positions in recent years.
Conclusion
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has a history of relying on both Military and Civilian companies in the information and technology sectors, in particular, their use in C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) operations and building joint combat capabilities. The alignment of over 70 major military companies within the PLA ISF’s operational framework underscores their critical role in constructing and application of an integrated, highly informatized military network information system.
The Chinese military companies operating under the control of the People's Liberation Army's Informationization Support Force (PLA ISF) are a fundamental element of China's plan to attain a fully modernized military by 2035 and a globally competitive military by 2049. The ongoing advancement and assimilation of cutting-edge information technologies will play a critical role in achieving these strategic objectives, ensuring that China maintains a leading position in the realm of "information warfare".
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Tenzin Younten is an Associate Researcher at the Center for Contemporary Studies in Security and Technology (CCSST). A strategic and an OSINT analyst specializing in Chinese Military, Tibetan Studies, and Human Rights violations.
Tenzin Sherap is Senior Mandarin Translator, at the Center for Contemporary Studies in Security and Technology (CCSST) and also a Chinese OSINT analyst.
