Asia's Rapid Rearmament Focuses on Quantity Over Integrated Technological Military Power, Lowy Institute Reports
The Lowy Institute reports that Asian nations are rapidly rearming, but their focus on military power may be misdirected. The institute suggests that while countries are increasing their defense budgets and acquiring more hardware like drones, munitions, and ships, they are overlooking the critical importance of technological integration and advanced manufacturing capabilities. China, for instance, boasts a massive civilian drone manufacturing base but its military's ability to maintain communications under jamming or coordinate across services remains untested. India, despite being a major arms importer, faces challenges in integrating diverse military hardware from multiple suppliers, leading to potential operational inefficiencies. Japan, on the other hand, struggles with achieving commercially sustainable scale in its defense industry. The report emphasizes that true military strength in future conflicts will depend less on the sheer number of existing assets and more on the capacity to rapidly repleni... 
