A Study on Establishing a Rapid Acquisition Process for the Military Application of Advanced Commercial Technologies in Korea

Abstract

This study proposes a new rapid acquisition procedure for the swift military application of advanced commercial technologies in Korea, reflecting the growing global trend of accelerating the integration of cutting-edge commercial innovations into defense systems. To this end, the research examines and analyzes the institutional frameworks and practical cases of rapid military adoption in leading countries—including the United States, Israel, and Ukraine—to identify key success factors, best practices, and limitations. In particular, a nationwide survey of experts from Korean industry, academia, research institutes, and the military was conducted to assess the shortcomings of Korea’s traditional weapon acquisition processes and derive a rapid acquisition model tailored to the Korean context. Based on these findings, the study presents actionable Korean style rapid acquisition process, policy and institutional recommendations that can enhance Korea’s ability to accelerate the defense adoption of advanced civilian technologies to a level comparable with leading global defense nations.