What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps time spent working with arms race to maintain (8,7)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps time spent working with arms". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NATIONAL (synonym="of the Grand variety, (horse") + SERVICE (synonym="maintain") = NATIONAL SERVICE The answer is NATIONAL SERVICE.

What is the answer to "Perhaps time spent working with arms race to maintain (8,7)"?

The answer is NATIONAL SERVICE.

Perhaps time spent working with arms race to maintain (8,7)

Times Cryptic #28931 | 14 Across | 2024-05-31 flower

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