Commercialization of Military Supplies

• Definition of Commercialization of Military Supplies
  1. Commercialization of Military Supplies

  Commercialization of military supplies refers to the transition of military goods or standard products specified in defense regulations into commercially available products

  The process involves creating products with performance that exceeds the minimum standard requirements in defense regulations, from product development to disposal. It also includes steps where military supplies are transformed into commercial goods

  2. Commercial Goods

  Products manufactured and distributed for civilian use that can be repurposed as military goods

  Items targeted for commercialization may include products not originally intended for military use but that meet military procurement requirements

  3. Commercial Item List

  A list of items manufactured and distributed for civilian use, repurposed for military operations

  Designated items may reflect regular production and operation needs, adhering to Korean Industrial Standards or other recognized standards

  4. Test Use of Commercial Goods

  To expand commercialization, certain goods are first purchased and used in test environments without modifications to evaluate their applicability before formal procurement decisions are made

• Importance of Commercialization of Military Supplies

  Enables full acquisition of military supplies with improved quality to meet operational demands

  Addresses technology shortages by substituting with advanced commercially developed goods

  Supports national growth by providing high-quality, technology-based products through skilled companies