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What does CASC build?

Last updated: October 2026

CASC of Beijing builds China’s ballistic missiles — the DF-21 and DF-26 “carrier killers” aimed at US naval power — plus the Long March rockets and military satellites. With $12.4B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), it arms the PLA Rocket Force and runs China’s space launch program.

At a glance

Company	CASC
Country	China
Headquarters	Beijing
Arms revenue, 2023	$12.4 billion (2023)

Flagship systems

DF-21 / DF-26 ballistic missiles
Long March rockets
Military satellites

Notable customers

PLA Rocket Force

Sources2 sources

SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting

Arms producers Military index Power index Norinco AVIC CETC CSSC CASIC

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What does CASC build?

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