Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in fighter aircraft, UAVs, and related defense systems.
| Founded | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇨🇳 Chengdu, China |
| Region | APAC |
CAIG is a major subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), one of China's largest defense contractors. The company is primarily known for developing and manufacturing the Chengdu J-10 fighter aircraft and various unmanned aerial vehicles.
As a state-owned enterprise under AVIC, CAIG operates within China's defense industrial base and is subject to international export controls and sanctions regimes.
CAIG was established as part of China's aviation industry consolidation and has been a key player in Chinese fighter aircraft development since the 1980s, with the J-10 program representing its flagship achievement.