Kelvin Wong, a defense analyst for Jane's, poses in front of an attack helicopter during training for the Singapore Armed Forces in Queensland, Australia. (Singaporean Ministry of Defense)
David Pierson, L.A. Times: Military spending is soaring in the Asia-Pacific region. Here’s why
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing markets for arms dealers.
Economic growth, territorial disputes and long-sought military modernizations there propelled a 52% increase in defense spending over the last decade to $392 billion in 2018, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
The region accounts for more than a fifth of the global defense budget and is expected to grow. That was underscored this week by news of Taiwan’s bid to strike a $2-billion deal to purchase U.S. tanks and missiles.
The biggest driver in arms purchases, however, is China — responsible for 64% of military spending in the region. With a defense budget that is second only to the U.S., China is amassing a navy that can circle the globe and developing state-of-the-art autonomous drones. The buildup is motivating surrounding countries to bolster their armed forces too — good news for purveyors of submarines, unmanned vehicles and warplanes.
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WNU Editor: China is driving everyone to boost their defense budgets.
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