Why did the arms race intensify during the Cold War?

The Arms Race intensified throughout the Cold due to the superiority that was seeked between the two powers (US and the USSR). Both of these powers main goal is to prove their superiority in advancements of weapons such as nukes, vehicles, and did I mention political ideology. Tensions were sparked between Capitalism (United States) and Communism (USSR) in, which political ideology ensures superiority to ones advantage in weapons, technology, and modes of transportation (such as to that of the Space Race).

yes.

explanation:

because it let the japanese know who had the upper hand in the war.

demand is the need and oportunity to buy a given good or service.