
‘Great power rivalry’ fuels Pacific arms race frenzy
Sydney (AFP) Sept 17, 2021 - A quick barrage of missile tests and bumper defence deals in the Pacific have highlighted a regional arms race that is intensifying as the China-US rivalry grows.
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Sydney (AFP) Sept 17, 2021 - A quick barrage of missile tests and bumper defence deals in the Pacific have highlighted a regional arms race that is intensifying as the China-US rivalry grows.
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