Rising geopolitical risks and rapid innovation in cutting-edge technologies are driving fundamental transformations in the defense industry. The strategic rivalry between the United States and China over advanced technologies, the prolonged Russia–Ukraine war, and ongoing regional conflicts in the Middle East and Asia are rapidly reshaping the global security landscape. These developments are having impacts on the defense industry, presenting both challenges and opportunities.

Meanwhile, the emergence of ‘game changers’, such as AI-driven weapons systems, unmanned capabilities, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, is transforming the defense industry and demanding a fundamental shift in its strategic approach. In particular, the growing deployment and expansion of AI-based defense technologies highlights the urgent need for new models of cooperation and enhanced capabilities to preemptively address emerging security risks.

Against this backdrop, the 2025 International Defense Industry Security Conference provides a platform for experts in the defense industry and defense industry security sectors, both domestic and international, to share strategic visions on the evolving defense landscape and to discuss and explore new cooperative solutions.
Under the overarching theme, “Response and Cooperation for Defense Industry Security in a Reshaping International Order,”
this year’s conference will address the following key topics: 1) AI as the Game Changer in the Defense Industry: Challenges
and Cooperation; 2) Strategies to Enhance Security Capabilities for the Global Expansion of MRO Operations; and 3) A Changing Global Security Landscape and a Paradigm Shift in Defense Industry Security. The conference is expected to feature in-depth discussions and case studies by domestic and international experts, offering multifaceted insights into each topic.
As the Republic of Korea emerges as a key pillar of global defense industry cooperation, the 2025 International Defense Industry Security Conference will serve as a meaningful occasion to strengthen our strategic response capabilities and explore pathways for expanding the defense industry ecosystem and ensuring its sustainability in a rapidly evolving international order. We sincerely hope you will honor us with your presence despite your busy schedule and join us in charting the future course of defense industry security.