As Austria augmented the storage of weapons and equipment, it also increased the investment in the development of new equipment.
For example, tanks as slow as tortoises, airplanes with only about three hundred kilometers range, and the big, clumsy artillery all needed improvements.
In fact, as technology continually advanced, the factors that determined the victory of wars increasingly leaned toward weapons, equipment, and logistics.
Preparing for war wasn't just about stockpiling weapons and ammunition; other strategic materials also needed to be accounted for.
This involved a wide range of materials that were universally used by both the military and civilians, and production was not limited to state-owned enterprises, as the vast majority came from private companies.
To avoid arousing external suspicions and exposing the government's strategic plans, increasing material reserves was out of the question.
However, concerns about this issue should belonged to the enemy.
