Greetings

Greetings

A trusted partner for the next 50 years of Korea’s defense industry

Established in 1976, the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA) represents Korea’s defense industry and supports approximately 800 member companies.

KDIA works closely with the Government of the Republic of Korea and the defense industry to strengthen competitiveness, promote exports, and expand international cooperation.

As Korea advances toward becoming one of the world’s leading defense industry nations, KDIA will serve as a reliable bridge between government and industry, supporting policy improvement, regulatory reform, and practical solutions to industry challenges.

KDIA will also continue to act as a hub for Korea’s defense ecosystem by fostering cooperation among prime contractors, SMEs, research institutions, and global partners.

Looking ahead, KDIA remains committed to the sustainable growth and global advancement of Korea’s defense industry.

To become the most reliable partner of the Korean defense industries for upcoming 50 years.

Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), established in 1976, is the unique association of defense industries of Republic of Korea (ROK).

KDIA supports its members in enhancing industrial competitiveness and international cooperation efforts through working closely with the ROK Government.

KDIA is actively carrying out tasks such as making legal and policy recommendations, exploring overseas markets and supporting defense exports, providing guarantee insurance, fostering SMEs, protection of defense technologies, and promotion activities for over 750 member industries.