Arming Asia: Technonationalism and Its Impact on Local Defense Industries

By Richard Bitzinger

Book Overview

Bitzinger examines the phenomenon of attempted self-reliance in arms production within Asia, and assesses the extent of success in balancing this independence with the growing requirements of next-generation weapons systems. He analyzes China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

The overarching question in the book is whether self-reliance is a strategically viable solution for development and manufacturing of arms. Given the ever-changing dynamics and increasing demand for sophisticated next-generation weaponry, will these countries be able to individually sustain their domestic defense industries and constantly update their technologies?

This is the first book to analyze arms production from a regional perspective.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138366021
• ISBN13: 9781138366022
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"