The case studies in this book demonstrate that in periods of high regional threat, military-industrial programmes in each state focused on maximizing the utility of available infrastructure. The products of these policies cannot be assessed by conventional means.

Introduction 1. Military Industry in the Developing World 2. India: The Regional Hegemon 3. Israel: Regional Over-Achiever 4. Iraq: Regional Contender 5. Regional Powers, Security, and Arms Production: Conclusions