West Asia's security landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation following the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia is advancing its civilian nuclear ambitions, Turkey is seeking to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, and regional powers are rapidly reassessing their military strategies and deterrence capabilities. The shifting balance of power has reignited concerns about a possible regional arms race. While Saudi Arabia deepens its strategic ties with the United States and maintains close defense cooperation with Pakistan, Turkey is pushing to regain access to fifth-generation stealth fighters. Meanwhile, Israel continues to maintain one of the region's most advanced militaries under its long-standing policy of nuclear ambiguity.

West Asia on edge | Iran war sparks fears of Nuclear Arms race as Saudi Arabia and Turkey Rearm

New data on global arms exports highlights how defence industries continue to shape geopolitical power.

The United States remains the dominant player by a wide margin, while France, Russia and China continue to be key exporters in the global weapons market.

The distribution of arms exports reflects broader strategic influence, with major powers using defence trade to strengthen alliances and expand their global footprint.

Global Arms Trade: Who Holds the Power | World Business Watch

A rapid defence reset is underway in Europe as governments prepare for a potential war with Russia, without the U.S. Germany, Poland, France and the Baltic states are leading record increases in military spending, while arms factories move to 24/7 production and NATO pushes for a unified air and missile-defence shield. Why is Europe dramatically raising defence budgets? Why are countries reconsidering conscription? And why are NATO officials warning about 2030?

Europe Prepares for Next War With Russia With AI Sub-hunter, Doomsday Drones

A new arms race is taking shape in Europe as rising tensions between Russia and the United States trigger fresh missile deployments across the continent. NATO allies are on alert, Moscow is escalating rhetoric, and Europe finds itself caught in the middle of a dangerous standoff. Watch the full report on how this new Cold War dynamic is reshaping global security.

Europe Caught Between Russia & U.S. Amid Missile Deployments

China is building up its armed forces at a rapid pace, most recently with the launch of its largest and first-of-its-kind amphibious warship. This report tells you more.

Beijing Expands Military Reach: China Sprints In New Arms Race

As per reports, the Asia-Pacific region is increasingly showing signs of an arms race that could destabilize one of the world's most economically vital areas. Major powers such as China, Taiwan, Australia, South Korea, and North Korea are significantly enhancing their military capabilities in response to rising tensions. The region faces a complex and dangerous landscape, suggesting the possibility of a new Cold War centred in the Asia-Pacific.

The New Arms Race in Asia-Pacific

Japan is in a rush to rearm itself by 2027. The arms race seems to have been triggered by China's 20th CPC Congress. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Japan ramps up arms production

The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that the Pentagon has initiated a comprehensive initiative to speed up the sales of American weapons to foreign allies in order to compete better with China and restock the arsenals of friendly countries that have donated military hardware to Ukraine.

Pentagon fast-tracks US arms sales to allies to tackle China better: Report

Japan is observing the 77th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing on this day in the year 1945 on the Japenese city of Hiroshima. 75,000 people died and an entire city obliterated. The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the 77th Anniversary warned of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

UN Chief calls for global nuclear disarmament on 77th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Amid the Ukraine war, the US military said it has tested a new hypersonic missile. The US conducted an aircraft-launched hypersonic missile test. Hypersonic missiles pose a potential threat to the global military balance. Weapons travelling at hypersonic speed allow attackers to overcome defence installations. Also this week, the UK, US and Australia agreed to work on hypersonics under a new defence pact. So the hypersonic arms race is on!

US joins hypersonic arms race in space: What are hypersonics?

The arms race in Asia is intensifying. Here is a list of defence systems several Asian countries are looking to acquire.

Why is the arms race intensifying in Asia?

Top military officials of China and the United States are preparing for a meeting to discuss the rising tensions over Taiwan and an arms race over the most lethal hypersonic weapons.

Top military officials of China and US to discuss Taiwan

Russia on Friday slammed Washington for leading the arms race even as it justified India's ASAT missile project saying ''India's test is in self-defence''. ''We noted the test of anti-satellite weapons conducted by India on March 27 and we have to state that this action of India has been largely the result of the substantially degraded situation in the field of arms control,'' Russia said in a statement.

Russia blames US for leading arms race, says India's ASAT test in 'self-defence' 

Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied any breach of international arms control pacts by Russia

Russia does not plan to get dragged into any arms race: Spokesperson

Despite military expenditures ranging in billions per year, Pakistan denies being part of the arms race in the South Asian region

Pakistan not engaged in arms race in South Asia, envoy tells UN

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