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Defense Technology Promotion

Defense Technology Promotion

It is a system to certify the technology and quality of products from excellent SMEs that have great potential in export, according to the article 44, Assistance in Export of Defense Materials, etc. of the Defense Acquisition Program Act. This is expected that it will support for reinforcement of export competitiveness of SMEs and increase of international presence and credibility.

What We Do?

■ Certification for the Defense Quality Management System

It is an activity to assess whether the military contractor establishes, implements, and maintains the quality management system in accordance with the Guidelines for Certification of the National Defense Quality Management System (KDS 0050-9000), and to grant certification to qualified companies.

■ DQ mark Certification

This is an activity to enhance export competitiveness by validating the quality of military products for Korean companies with superior technological capabilities.

■ Local production of parts

It supports the development and production of imported parts used in military supplies into domestic technologies and facilities. Through these efforts, we create economic effects such as fostering small businesses, creating jobs, and saving foreign currency.

■ The incubation of defense ventures

We operate eight defense venture centers in cooperation with local governments by supporting them in exploration of tasks, technical support, and marketing so that they can participate in the defense market.
※ Defense Venture Center : Seoul, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeonju, Daejeon, Gwangju, Gumi, and Jeollanam-do