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The purpose of this paper is to examine the current status and facing problems of the ROK defense industry, and to suggest desirable plans for implementation of R&D and structural reformations. The ROK defense industry maintains the structure of system integrators focused on developing platforms for the Armed Forces, and Components & Parts Suppliers. Additionally, it maintains system-centered R&D and founding structure, rather focusing on technology development. Consequently, the ROK defense industry lacks of capabilities on advanced weapon systems and development of core technology. Therefore, reforms of R&D and the structure of the defense industry should be achieved. First, R&D strategy of domestic defense industry should be changed with more focus on network, system of systems, and the accumulation of technology, preparing for NCW(Network Centric Warfare). Second, in preparation for TLCSM(Total Life Cycle System Management) and PBL(Performance Based Logistics) there should be massive investment in establishing R&D in existing weapon systems and system of systems, along with TLCSM and PBL. Third, system of systems, and related technology demanded effective NCW operation regardless both of functions as ground, sea, and air, and of the type of forces as the Army, Navy and Air Force, should be developed and produced. Finally, a main system integrator should be developed which is able to conduct logistic-support on the whole. These four strategies for R&D and structural reformation are demanded measures for strengthening the international competitiveness of the ROK defense industry.