The global security order is undergoing one of its most profound transformations since the end of the Cold War, as the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflict push countries around the world to strengthen their own military capabilities and secure their defense supply chains. These ongoing conflicts, which experts describe as an era of global rearmament, are offering chances for Korea's defense industry to expand as a global player, while the industry grapples with challenges such as supply chain disruptions. Experts and industry figures see three major factors accelerating the global rearmament trend, according to Kang Eun-ho, former head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The first factor is a shift in the United States' approach to international security. The U.S., which has led the postwar international security architecture, is increasingly putting its "America First" policy while calling on its allies to assume a greater share of the burden for their own defense structure. The second factor is growing geopolitical competition stemming from Russ