noun
rearmament
Refers to the process of a country or group acquiring or rebuilding military weapons and forces, often after a period of disarmament or reduction.
その国は再武装を進めている。
That country is proceeding with rearmament.
戦後の再武装は国際的な議論を呼んだ。
Postwar rearmament sparked international debate.
Compound of 再 (re-) and 武装 (armament, military equipment).