Research and development plans should be submitted to the Ministry of National Defense (Material Management Division), with submissions being accepted on a rolling basis.

The scope includes the latest ICT technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, communication networks, software, and cloud, and applies to technologies or products that have been developed or verified.

Due to the nature of defense technology development projects related to weapon systems, the invitation to bid contains only general information, and detailed information related to research and development is provided during the RFP briefing. Therefore, for technical inquiries such as research objectives and target performance, please contact the relevant government department of the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement or the Agency for Defense Development.

The duration and budget vary depending on the project details.

Project proposals are solicited annually from corporations, academic institutions, research institutes, and military branches. The military is required to submit their project requirements to the Ministry of National Defense, whereas corporations, academic institutions, and research institutes are required to submit theirs to the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement.