State-owned Chinese aerospace and defense conglomerate producing missiles, UAVs, space launch vehicles, and related defense systems.
| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇨🇳 Beijing, China |
| Region | APAC |
CASIC is one of China's two major state-owned aerospace and defense corporations, alongside CASC. It manufactures a wide range of defense products including cruise missiles, air defense systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and solid rocket motors. The company operates numerous subsidiaries and research institutes across China.
CASIC is heavily integrated into China's military-industrial complex and is subject to U.S. and international export controls and sanctions due to its role in developing weapons systems and military technology.
CASIC was established in 1993 through the consolidation of various Chinese aerospace and defense entities. It has grown to become a major player in China's defense sector, with significant involvement in missile development, space programs, and UAV production.