Paris: South Korea’s arms procurement agency announced it has reached an agreement with its French counterpart to bolster its defense space capabilities. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) finalized the agreement with France’s procurement agency in Paris on Monday, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in the defense space sector.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the two agencies have agreed to enhance research and development and intelligence sharing in the defense space sector while promoting exchanges of experts. This collaboration is set to assist South Korea in expanding its presence within the space security network. The partnership leverages France’s leading capabilities and extensive operational experience in the field, as noted by DAPA.