{"id":261355,"date":"2026-05-22T01:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/05\/22\/south-koreas-37m-defense-project-aims-to-support-u-s-navy-supply-chains\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T01:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:20:28","slug":"south-koreas-37m-defense-project-aims-to-support-u-s-navy-supply-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/military\/2026\/05\/22\/south-koreas-37m-defense-project-aims-to-support-u-s-navy-supply-chains\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea&#8217;s $37M Defense Project Aims to Support U.S. Navy Supply Chains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Busan has secured a critical element of its plan to make ship maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) a core future industry for the city and region.On May 18, city officials announced Busan was selected for the Defense Acquisition Program Administration\u2019s (DAPA) \u201cDefense Innovation Cluster: Ship MRO\u201d project. The five\u2011year program, running through 2030, brings a total investment of 49 billion KRW (approximately $36.8 million): 24.5 billion KRW (approximately $18.4 million) in national funding, 5 billion KRW (approximately $3.8 million) from the city and 19.5 billion KRW (approximately $14.6 million) from other local governments. Busan will implement the program jointly with Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province.The award builds on an earlier win in April, when Busan was chosen for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy\u2019s \u201cSupport Program to Strengthen Global Competitiveness of Small\u2011and\u2011Midshipyard Ship MRO.\u201d Whereas the ministry\u2019s effort emphasized company-level support and workforce development, DAPA\u2019s project targets infrastructure and R&amp;D. Together, the two programs create an end\u2011to\u2011end growth framework for ship MRO in Busan\u2014covering production, technology, certification and talent development.Under the DAPA project, Busan will establish a \u201cNaval MRO Defense Quality Certification Center\u201d in Gangseo District. The center will function as the regional hub for reliability testing and quality certification of critical ship components. Built on that foundation, the city plans projects including development of AI\u2011driven PAUT (phased\u2011array ultrasonic testing) inspection robots, domestic replacement of innovative and obsolete parts, and consulting for U.S. Navy ship maintenance qualifications (MSRA) and U.S. ship cybersecurity certification (CMMC).Local repair yards and equipment suppliers concentrated in Yeongdo and Saha districts are expected to be direct beneficiaries. City planners said the project design reflects on\u2011site demand from repair yards and ship\u2011parts firms in those areas, including HJ Heavy Industries.The timing aligns with U.S. efforts to rebuild its shipbuilding and maritime supply chains in response to China\u2019s maritime expansion. As cooperation between Korean shipbuilders and U.S. programs expands, Busan could emerge as a strategic hub in trans\u2011Pacific defense supply chains. City officials expect the project to complement the U.S.\u2011oriented \u201cMASGA (Make American Shipbuilding Great Again)\u201d initiative.Busan will move into full implementation in the second half of the year. Officials plan to complete preliminary steps such as the local fiscal\u2011impact assessment in May, form the project team and sign agreements with implementing agencies in July. The Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute will select the executing organization through a separate competition.The city is also pursuing the next\u2011generation defense innovation cluster. Busan has applied for the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute and DAPA\u2019s 2026 \u201cDefense Innovation Cluster \u2013 Advanced Defense Strategic Industry\u201d program, aiming to build an AI\u2011based maritime defense AX (AI Transformation) ecosystem leveraging the Naval Operations Command, marine research infrastructure and the local concentration of defense firms.Acting Mayor Kim Kyung\u2011deok said the DAPA selection reflects sustained city efforts and urgent industry demand. \u201cOn the strength of local shipbuilders, including HJ Heavy Industries, we will maximize synergies between the ministry and DAPA programs to secure U.S. defense export supply chains and develop ship MRO into Busan\u2019s next advanced core industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Busan secures funding for a ship maintenance project, enhancing its defense industry and positioning as a key player in Northeast 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