What is “Defense Innovation 4.0” ?
Defense Innovation 4.0 aims to foster a strong military with competitive edge based on AI S&T, using 4IR S&T by innovating following: a) capability to counter North Korean nuclear weapons and missiles, b) military strategy and concept of operations (CONOPS), c) high-tech core forces, d) military structure and education & training, and e) defense R&D and force augmentation systems
4.0
- Dramatic
reinforcement
of capabilities to
counter North
korea’s nuclear
weapons and
missiles - Development of
proactive military
strategy and
CONOPS - securement of
AI-based core
advanced
force - Innovation of
military structure
and education&
training - Redesigning of
defense R&D
and force
augmentation
system
What is “4.0” ?
- “4.0” symbolizes the application of
4IR cutting-edge S&T, as well - as the fourth plan for a dramatic change in
national defense
- 1988
Development direction for long-term defense posture
- Initiated defense reform
- Adopted the prinsiple of civilian control and joint military command system
- 1998
Five-year Defense
Development Plan- Pursued modemization of military
- Published basic policy document that covers overall reform tasks
- 2006
Defense Reform
- Secured the legal base for defense reform with the National Defense Reform Act
- 2022
Defense innovation 4.0
- Obtained the legal basis for defense reform with the National Defense Reform Act
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Unmanned
robotics -
3D Printing
-
Big data
-
AI
-
Drones
