[COVER STORY] K-defense expands global footprint amid shifting security order
The global security order is undergoing one of its most profound transformations since the end of the Cold War, as the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflict push countries around the world to strengthen their own military capabilities and secure their defense supply chains. These ongoing conflicts, which experts describe as an era of global rearmament, are offering chances for…
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The global security landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict leading countries worldwide to bolster their military might and safeguard their defense supply chains. This ongoing era of rearmament is presenting opportunities for Korea's defense industry to become a leading global player, despite facing challenges like supply chain disruptions.
According to Kang Eun-ho, a former head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), three key factors are fueling the global rearmament trend. Firstly, the United States, which has historically led the postwar international security architecture, is adopting an "America First" policy and urging its allies to share more of the responsibility for their own defense structures.
Secondly, rising geopolitical competition is a catalyst, as tensions between major world powers escalate. Finally, the global rearmament is driven by a heightened awareness of the need for resilient defense supply chains in the face of ongoing conflicts.
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