State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense

The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND; 国家国防科技工业局) is a civilian agency under the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that is tasked with formulating policies, laws, and regulations regarding science, technology, and industry related to national defense.

Established in 2008, its responsibilities extend to the coordination and promotion of the development of defense technology, overseeing China's space activities, and handling any international cooperation in these domains.

The SASTIND was established in March 2008, superseding the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

[1] In July 2018, the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence signed an agreement with the Government of Kuwait to increase cooperation in the defense industry.

to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND: Several enterprises were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND: