국방과학연구소
The Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) is South Korea's national agency for research and development in defense technology, established in 1970. Funded by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), its purpose is to contribute to national defense, improve national R&D capacity, and foster the domestic defense industry. ADD focuses on developing core weapons systems, advanced technologies, and major weapons platforms, collaborating with South Korean defense companies, industries, academia, research institutes, and the military. The agency is also involved in projects for civil-military technological cooperation.
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DAPA (방위사업청) was established 2006-01-01, consolidating the Ministry of National Defense's Defense Supply Command, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), the Defense Quality Inspection Office, and related procurement functions previously scattered across the Joint Chiefs of Staff and military branches.