arms race (EN)
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phrase “arms race”

  1. a contest between two countries to have more and better military weapons and technology
    The Cold War era was marked by an intense arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union, each striving to outdo the other in nuclear capabilities.
  2. a competition to outdo each other in developments or achievements
    The rapid advancements in electric vehicle technology have sparked an arms race among traditional car manufacturers and new entrants to the market.