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South Korea Targets Fourth Place in Global Defence Industry Rankings with Expanded Investment in Aerospace and Technology Sovereignty
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-11-05
South Korea has announced an ambitious plan to become the world’s fourth-largest defence industry by 2030, underscoring its intention to couple national security objectives with industrial and technological advancement.
Speaking at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025 , President Lee Jae Myung declared that Seoul will allocate a “larger-than-expected budget” to defence and aerospace research over the next five years. The initiative places industrial growth at the core of South Korea’s security strategy, reflecting a broader global shift that treats rearmament as a driver of economic policy, innovation, and export expansion.
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South Korea Targets Fourth Place in Global Defence Industry Rankings with Expanded Investment in Aerospace and Technology Sovereignty
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Speaking at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025 , President Lee Jae Myung declared that Seoul will allocate a “larger-than-expected budget” to defence and aerospace research over the next…
Why does South Korea Targets Fourth Place in Global Defence Industry Rankings with Expanded Investment in Aerospace and Technology Sovereignty matter for European defence?
The initiative places industrial growth at the core of South Korea’s security strategy, reflecting a broader global shift that treats rearmament as a driver of economic policy, innovation, and export expansion.
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