[2026 National Assembly Audit: From Demonstration to Defense Procurement]
- National Defense Committee -

How can promising private-sector technologies move more quickly from military demonstration to actual procurement?

Even after a successful demonstration, technologies may still face multiple stages before deployment, including military requirement decisions, budget approval and contracting. This is particularly relevant for fast-evolving technologies such as AI and software.

In the eighth chapter of GR Korea’s 2026 National Assembly Audit series, we examine the policy debate around demonstration-to-procurement pathways and what foreign technology and defense suppliers should watch, including participation requirements, contract timing and intellectual property rights.

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