State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense

The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND; ) 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.

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

International cooperation
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.

Related institutions
Some of its subordinate agencies are thought to include:
 * State Council agencies
 * the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)
 * the China National Space Administration (CNSA)

Several universities were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND:
 * National universities
 * Beijing Institute of Technology
 * Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
 * Harbin Engineering University
 * Harbin Institute of Technology
 * Northwestern Polytechnical University
 * Nanjing Aeronautics and Astronautics University
 * Nanjing University of Science and Technology

Several enterprises were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND:
 * State-owned enterprises
 * China Aviation Industry Corporation I
 * China Aviation Industry Corporation II
 * China North Industries Group Corporation
 * China South Industries Group Corporation
 * China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
 * China State Shipbuilding Corporation
 * China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
 * China Aerospace Machinery and Electronics Corporation
 * China National Nuclear Corporation
 * China Electronics Technology Corporation
 * China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group