China’s growing military power may make drone and cruise missile proliferation ‘inevitable’ in Asia-Pacific


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Hi-tech weapons becoming increasing important as a deterrent, says report by Institute of Strategic Studies South China Sea claimants and other developing countries seeking ways to counter aggression from major powers South China Sea claimants and other developing countries seeking ways to counter major powers, says report. Countries in Asia-Pacific are looking at developing small and smart weapons like drones and cruise missiles to deter China, making their proliferation “inevitable”, a study has warned. “Although the proliferation of advanced weapons is normally a cause for concern regarding escalation, modern cruise missiles and UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles] may today serve as...