The Defense Acquisition Agency announced on August 24 that it has established the 'NATO Standards Provision and Management Guidelines,' which outline the procedures and security management criteria for domestic companies, research institutions, and government agencies to request and receive NATO standards for the first time.
NATO standards are essential for domestic companies to ensure interoperability with weapon systems of NATO member countries and to conduct necessary certifications and tests. These standards play a crucial role in exports to NATO member countries and participation in international joint research and development projects.
Following the recent Korea-NATO summit, there has been an increase in requests from domestic companies for NATO standards as defense exports and research and development cooperation with NATO member countries expand. However, there has not been a clear official process for applications and provision, leading to difficulties in securing standards and support from the Defense Acquisition Agency.
In response, the Defense Acquisition Agency has established the 'NATO Standards Provision and Management Guidelines' based on NATO security policies, the Korea-NATO Security Administrative Agreement, and domestic security regulations. The agency noted, "This is significant as it lays the groundwork for domestic companies to receive NATO standards more quickly and systematically for the first time."
The guidelines categorize NATO standards based on their disclosure scope and classification levels, specifying the application requirements and procedures for securing and providing each type.
For non-classified standards, the Defense Acquisition Agency will quickly secure and provide them through NATO's online database, while classified standards will be obtained and provided after receiving NATO's public approval. Additionally, the guidelines establish post-management criteria, including return and destruction procedures, facility security, and reporting systems in case of security incidents for institutions receiving the standards.
A Defense Acquisition Agency official expressed hope that knowing and approaching the standards desired by NATO when localizing follow-up logistics support or components could lead to expanded exports of components.
Another official mentioned, "Countries in South America, such as Brazil, are increasingly including requests for NATO standards in their proposals, and as the reliability of Korean weapons increases, diversification is occurring in export countries and weapon systems."
Prior to establishing these guidelines, the Defense Acquisition Agency held briefing sessions for domestic defense companies to gather opinions and listen to on-site suggestions. The agency plans to continue supporting companies in implementing the guidelines through further briefing sessions.
Lee Yong-cheol, head of the Defense Acquisition Agency, stated, "This will practically contribute to expanding our companies' participation in defense exports to NATO member countries and international joint research and development projects."
NATO standards are essential for domestic companies to ensure interoperability with weapon systems of NATO member countries and to conduct necessary certifications and tests. These standards play a crucial role in exports to NATO member countries and participation in international joint research and development projects.
Following the recent Korea-NATO summit, there has been an increase in requests from domestic companies for NATO standards as defense exports and research and development cooperation with NATO member countries expand. However, there has not been a clear official process for applications and provision, leading to difficulties in securing standards and support from the Defense Acquisition Agency.
In response, the Defense Acquisition Agency has established the 'NATO Standards Provision and Management Guidelines' based on NATO security policies, the Korea-NATO Security Administrative Agreement, and domestic security regulations. The agency noted, "This is significant as it lays the groundwork for domestic companies to receive NATO standards more quickly and systematically for the first time."
The guidelines categorize NATO standards based on their disclosure scope and classification levels, specifying the application requirements and procedures for securing and providing each type.
For non-classified standards, the Defense Acquisition Agency will quickly secure and provide them through NATO's online database, while classified standards will be obtained and provided after receiving NATO's public approval. Additionally, the guidelines establish post-management criteria, including return and destruction procedures, facility security, and reporting systems in case of security incidents for institutions receiving the standards.
A Defense Acquisition Agency official expressed hope that knowing and approaching the standards desired by NATO when localizing follow-up logistics support or components could lead to expanded exports of components.
Another official mentioned, "Countries in South America, such as Brazil, are increasingly including requests for NATO standards in their proposals, and as the reliability of Korean weapons increases, diversification is occurring in export countries and weapon systems."
Prior to establishing these guidelines, the Defense Acquisition Agency held briefing sessions for domestic defense companies to gather opinions and listen to on-site suggestions. The agency plans to continue supporting companies in implementing the guidelines through further briefing sessions.
Lee Yong-cheol, head of the Defense Acquisition Agency, stated, "This will practically contribute to expanding our companies' participation in defense exports to NATO member countries and international joint research and development projects."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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