K-방산 글로벌化에 따른 방위산업기술 보호 방안

Abstract

The defense industry is a strategic industry that simultaneously strengthens national security and economic growth. As Korea's defense orders have grown rapidly from an annual average of $30 billion to more than $15 billion under the current administration, the world is also closely monitoring the growth and recognizing Korea's defense industry competitiveness. On the other hand, as defense exports increase and the types of technology used such as technology transfer and joint research are diversified, the threat of leakage and infringement of Korean defense industry technology is rising more than ever. Competition among major countries for technology hegemony is also in full swing to dominate the global defense market, while defense industry technology is recognized as a strategic economic resource as well as a national security asset. Major defense powerhouses, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, have been aware of the importance and dangers of cutting-edge technology and are responding strongly by establishing relevant laws and systems. This paper examines Korea's efforts to protect technology and the latest technology protection trends in advanced defense countries, and presents key matters that need to be improved and developed first to protect defense industry technology. Through these measures, it is expected to maintain the sustainability of the Korean defense industry and contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the industrial ecosystem.