Fears of Asian arms race unfounded

Updated July 7, 2008 15:44:55

A new Canberra study says there's little real evidence of an Asia-wide arms race. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute says Asian purchases of high quality aircraft, warships and submarines should not be seen as rising militarism.

Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Dr Andrew Davies, defence analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

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