Currently, about 13,080 nuclear warheads exist worldwide, with Russia holding the most (6,257) and the U.S. following (5,550), a reduction from Cold War peaks. Nuclear weapons have been used in …

Jun 27, 2025 · Nine countries currently possess the most nuclear weapons, led by Russia with 5,449 warheads and the United States with 5,277. Together, these two powers hold more than 88% of the …

Aug 7, 2025 · One of the first questions we need to answer to better understand the risks of nuclear weapons is: which countries have them, and in what quantity? The chart shows estimates of national …

Mar 30, 2025 · Despite reductions since the Cold War, the global nuclear arsenal remains significant. The U.S. and Russia together hold around 88% of the world’s nuclear weapons and 84% of the …

Jun 16, 2025 · In recent developments (2023 onwards), Russia has redeployed tactical nuclear weapons to Belarusian territory due to current geopolitical tensions. Belarus, however, does not have …

There are 9 countries armed with nuclear warheads. Find out which countries have nuclear weapons still and what this could mean for everyone.

Countries with nuclear capability invest heavily in maintaining and modernizing their arsenals to address evolving geopolitical threats and technological advancements. This article delves into the countries …

Overview of the world's nuclear arsenals, listing the number of warheads by country. Data includes all known nuclear powers and their estimated stockpiles.

Jun 10, 2025 · As of early 2025, the countries with the largest nuclear arsenals are: Total inventory: Approximately 5,449 warheads, including deployed, reserve, and retired warheads awaiting …

Under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China are recognized "nuclear-weapons states" (NWS). They are also the five permanent members …