noun
military expansion; arms buildup
Abbreviation of 軍備拡張. Used in political and news contexts to refer to a country increasing its military capabilities.
See also: 軍備拡張
その国は急速な軍拡を進めている。
That country is rapidly expanding its military.
Full, formal term for military expansion. 軍拡 is the common abbreviation.
Abbreviation of 軍備拡張 (ぐんびかくちょう), 'military expansion'.