Asia Is Now In A New Arms Race

Asia's New Arms Race -- Wall Street Journal

As China grows wealthier and builds up its military, other nations in the region are taking note—and amassing weapons of their own.

At Mazagon Dock near the southern tip of Mumbai, hidden behind high concrete walls, hundreds of Indian workers are putting the finishing touches on the hulls of two 217-foot Scorpène-class attack submarines, the first of six slated to be built over the next few years.

Nearby, workers are adding to India's fleet of stealth frigates and guided-missile destroyers.

One big reason India is beefing up its arsenal: China.

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My Comment: The problem is China's arrogance when making territorial demands on its neighbors. This poisons the atmosphere, and creates the conditions for the inevitable arms race on the region.