Korea opens faster access to NATO standards for defense exporters
Korea’s arms procurement agency has established its first formal procedure for domestic defense companies to obtain NATO standards, a move aimed at helping them compete for contracts and joint development projects in NATO markets. Until now, exporters had no formal domestic channel for obtaining many of the standards and often had to seek help from local companies or government agencies in…
Korea has introduced a new system to provide defense companies with faster access to NATO standards, enabling them to compete for contracts and joint development projects within the NATO market. Previously, exporters lacked a formal domestic channel for obtaining these standards, often relying on local companies or government agencies in partner countries.
The Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the implementation of guidelines on Monday, allowing NATO standards to be accessed directly through the government's online database. This streamlined process could grant standards within a week. NATO standards establish common requirements to ensure interoperability among allied weapons systems, ammunition, and other military supplies.
They encompass various aspects such as protection, testing procedures, communications protocols, logistics, and security rules. Korean defense firms may need to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards.
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