효율적인 부품 국산화 사업을 위한 정책방안

Abstract

One of the emerging issues in response to changes in the complex defense security environment is the localization of weapons system parts, which plays a crucial role in strengthening defense capabilities and developing a security economy. By producing and developing weapons system parts domestically, Korea can not only establish a robust national defense posture but also enhance defense independence and secure international competitiveness through defense exports. Currently, defense industry leaders like the United States, France, and Israel dominate the finished weapons systems market and lead in the development of core technologies and parts through selective and focused defense R&D policies. This study proposes several policy measures to enhance Korea's parts localization efforts in the defense sector. These include the unification of planning, management, and operation systems related to parts localization, promoting joint development of defense parts with the United States, focusing on nurturing small and medium-sized defense enterprises, adopting a "develop first, introduce later" strategy for parts development, fostering professional talent, promoting win-win cooperation between large corporations and SMEs, and establishing a foundation for co-evolution. Additionally, it highlights the need to enhance governance by linking public and private sectors, government, military, academia, and research institutions. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of improving efficiency across the entire parts development system through collaboration and specialization.