Introduction
Nuclear weapons are among the most destructive weapons that humans have ever created as they can cause mass destruction in a matter of seconds. Currently, there are only nine countries that have nuclear weapons: the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. This is mainly due to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament. The NPT has been signed by 191 countries, which have agreed not to develop nuclear weapons.
Having nuclear weapons comes with both dangers and benefits. On the one hand, nuclear weapons can deter other countries from attacking or invading. On the other hand, the existence of nuclear weapons increases the risk of accidental or intentional nuclear war, which could result in the end of human civilization as we know it. Moreover, the possession of nuclear weapons by some countries creates a power imbalance that can lead to conflict and tensions between nations.
There are some countries that are in the process of creating their first nuclear weapons, such as Iran and North Korea. This has sparked controversy and concern among the international community, as the acquisition of nuclear weapons by more countries would increase the risk of nuclear war and destabilize the world order. The international community has responded to these concerns with sanctions, diplomacy, and other measures aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
World Nuclear Arsenal
| Country | Nuclear Weapon Possession | Nuclear Warhead Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | |
| Albania | No | |
| Algeria | No | |
| Andorra | No | |
| Angola | No | |
| Anguilla | No | |
| Antigua and Barbuda | No | |
| Argentina | No | |
| Armenia | No | |
| Aruba | No | |
| Ashmore and Cartier Islands | No | |
| Australia | No | |
| Australian Indian Ocean Territories | No | |
| Austria | No | |
| Azerbaijan | No | |
| Bahrain | No | |
| Bangladesh | No | |
| Barbados | No | |
| Belarus | No | |
| Belgium | No | |
| Belize | No | |
| Benin | No | |
| Bermuda | No | |
| Bhutan | No | |
| Bolivia | No | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | No | |
| Botswana | No | |
| Brazil | No | |
| British Virgin Islands | No | |
| Brunei | No | |
| Bulgaria | No | |
| Burkina Faso | No | |
| Burundi | No | |
| Cambodia | No | |
| Cameroon | No | |
| Canada | No | |
| Cayman Islands | No | |
| Central African Republic | No | |
| Chad | No | |
| Chile | No | |
| Colombia | No | |
| Comoros | No | |
| Costa Rica | No | |
| Croatia | No | |
| Cuba | No | |
| Curaçao | No | |
| Cyprus | No | |
| Czech Republic | No | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | No | |
| Denmark | No | |
| Djibouti | No | |
| Dominica | No | |
| Dominican Republic | No | |
| East Timor | No | |
| Ecuador | No | |
| Egypt | No | |
| El Salvador | No | |
| Equatorial Guinea | No | |
| Eritrea | No | |
| Estonia | No | |
| Ethiopia | No | |
| Faroe Islands | No | |
| Federated States of Micronesia | No | |
| Fiji | No | |
| Finland | No | |
| Gabon | No | |
| Georgia | No | |
| Germany | No | |
| Ghana | No | |
| Greece | No | |
| Grenada | No | |
| Guam | No | |
| Guatemala | No | |
| Guernsey | No | |
| Guinea | No | |
| Guinea-Bissau | No | |
| Guyana | No | |
| Haiti | No | |
| Honduras | No | |
| Hong Kong | No | |
| Hungary | No | |
| Iceland | No | |
| Indonesia | No | |
| Iran | No | |
| Iraq | No | |
| Ireland | No | |
| Isle of Man | No | |
| Italy | No | |
| Ivory Coast | No | |
| Jamaica | No | |
| Japan | No | |
| Jersey | No | |
| Jordan | No | |
| Kazakhstan | No | |
| Kenya | No | |
| Kosovo | No | |
| Kuwait | No | |
| Kyrgyzstan | No | |
| Laos | No | |
| Latvia | No | |
| Lebanon | No | |
| Lesotho | No | |
| Liberia | No | |
| Libya | No | |
| Liechtenstein | No | |
| Lithuania | No | |
| Luxembourg | No | |
| Macau | No | |
| Madagascar | No | |
| Malawi | No | |
| Malaysia | No | |
| Maldives | No | |
| Mali | No | |
| Malta | No | |
| Marshall Islands | No | |
| Mauritania | No | |
| Mauritius | No | |
| Mexico | No | |
| Moldova | No | |
| Monaco | No | |
| Mongolia | No | |
| Montenegro | No | |
| Montserrat | No | |
| Morocco | No | |
| Mozambique | No | |
| Myanmar | No | |
| Namibia | No | |
| Nauru | No | |
| Nepal | No | |
| Netherlands | No | |
| New Caledonia | No | |
| New Zealand | No | |
| Nicaragua | No | |
| Niger | No | |
| Nigeria | No | |
| Norfolk Island | No | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | |
| Norway | No | |
| Oman | No | |
| Palau | No | |
| Palestine | No | |
| Panama | No | |
| Papua New Guinea | No | |
| Paraguay | No | |
| Peru | No | |
| Philippines | No | |
| Poland | No | |
| Portugal | No | |
| Puerto Rico | No | |
| Qatar | No | |
| Republic of Macedonia | No | |
| Republic of the Congo | No | |
| Romania | No | |
| Rwanda | No | |
| Saint Helena | No | |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | No | |
| Saint Lucia | No | |
| Saint Martin | No | |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | No | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | No | |
| Saint-Barthélemy | No | |
| San Marino | No | |
| Saudi Arabia | No | |
| Senegal | No | |
| Serbia | No | |
| Seychelles | No | |
| Siachen Glacier | No | |
| Sierra Leone | No | |
| Singapore | No | |
| Sint Maarten | No | |
| Slovakia | No | |
| Slovenia | No | |
| Solomon Islands | No | |
| Somalia | No | |
| Somaliland | No | |
| South Africa | No | |
| South Korea | No | |
| South Sudan | No | |
| Spain | No | |
| Sri Lanka | No | |
| Sudan | No | |
| Suriname | No | |
| Sweden | No | |
| Switzerland | No | |
| Syria | No | |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | No | |
| Taiwan | No | |
| Tajikistan | No | |
| Tanzania | No | |
| Thailand | No | |
| The Bahamas | No | |
| The Gambia | No | |
| Togo | No | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | No | |
| Tunisia | No | |
| Turkey | No | |
| Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | No | |
| Turkmenistan | No | |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | No | |
| Uganda | No | |
| Ukraine | No | |
| United Arab Emirates | No | |
| United States Virgin Islands | No | |
| Uruguay | No | |
| Uzbekistan | No | |
| Vanuatu | No | |
| Vatican City | No | |
| Venezuela | No | |
| Vietnam | No | |
| Western Sahara | No | |
| Yemen | No | |
| Zambia | No | |
| Zimbabwe | No | |
| Eswatini | No | |
| Åland Islands | No | |
| France | Yes | 290 |
| India | Yes | 160 |
| Israel | Yes | 90 |
| North Korea | Yes | 20 |
| Pakistan | Yes | 165 |
| People's Republic of China | Yes | 350 |
| Russia | Yes | 5,977 |
| United Kingdom | Yes | 225 |
| United States of America | Yes | 5,428 |
Countries with Nuclear Weapons
The nine countries with nuclear weapons are the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. The possession of nuclear weapons by these countries has been a major source of international tension and concern. Each of these countries has its reasons for possessing nuclear weapons, but the overall consensus is that these weapons should be kept under strict control and only used as a last resort.
Russia is the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world, with an arsenal of 5,977 nuclear weapons. The United States is the second country with the most nuclear weapons, with a total of 5,428 weapons. China has the third-largest nuclear arsenal, with 350 weapons. France is the fourth country with the most nuclear weapons, with 290 nuclear weapons, while the United Kingdom comes in fifth, with 225 nuclear weapons. Pakistan and India have 165 and 160 nuclear weapons respectively, making them the sixth and seventh countries with the most nuclear weapons in the world. Coming in eighth position is Israel, which is believed to have around 90 nuclear weapons, although the country has not officially acknowledged its possession. And finally, North Korea is the ninth country to possess nuclear weapons, with around 20 nuclear weapons in its arsenal, although this number is difficult to verify.
Country With Most Nuclear Weapons
Russia is the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world. According to the Federation of American Scientists, Russia possesses approximately 5,977 nuclear warheads, including both deployed and non-deployed weapons. This represents almost 50% of the world’s total nuclear weapons stockpile. The country has a significant nuclear arsenal, with a diverse range of delivery systems, including submarines, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers.
Russia’s nuclear arsenal is a legacy of the Cold War era, during which the country was in direct competition with the United States for global dominance. Despite the end of the Cold War, Russia continues to maintain a significant nuclear arsenal, which it views as a key component of its national security strategy. The country’s nuclear weapons are under the control of its military, with the President of Russia serving as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
The possession of a significant nuclear arsenal makes Russia a key player in global security and arms control discussions. It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and participates in various international initiatives aimed at reducing the threat posed by nuclear weapons. However, the country’s ongoing investment in modernizing and expanding its nuclear arsenal has raised concerns among some experts that a new arms race could be on the horizon. As such, the role of Russia in the global nuclear landscape remains a topic of ongoing debate and discussion.
Nuclear Weapons by Country
Afghanistan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Åland Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Albania
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Algeria
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Andorra
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Angola
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Anguilla
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Antigua and Barbuda
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Argentina
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Armenia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Aruba
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Australia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Australian Indian Ocean Territories
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Austria
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Azerbaijan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bahrain
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bangladesh
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Barbados
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Belarus
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Belgium
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Belize
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Benin
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bermuda
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bhutan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bolivia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Botswana
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Brazil
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
British Virgin Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Brunei
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Bulgaria
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Burkina Faso
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Burundi
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Cambodia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Cameroon
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Canada
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Cayman Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Central African Republic
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Chad
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Chile
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Colombia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Comoros
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Costa Rica
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Croatia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Cuba
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Curaçao
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Cyprus
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Czech Republic
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Denmark
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Djibouti
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Dominica
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Dominican Republic
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
East Timor
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ecuador
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Egypt
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
El Salvador
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Equatorial Guinea
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Eritrea
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Estonia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Eswatini
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ethiopia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Faroe Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Federated States of Micronesia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Fiji
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Finland
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
France
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
290
Ranked in the World
#4
France is the fourth country with the most nuclear weapons worldwide with 290 nuclear weapons. The country has been pursuing nuclear weapons since the 1950s and conducted its first nuclear test in 1960. France's nuclear weapons program is closely guarded, and its arsenal is believed to consist of both submarine-launched and air-launched nuclear missiles. However, the country has committed to a no-first-use policy, meaning that it will only use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack.
Gabon
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Georgia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Germany
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ghana
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Greece
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Grenada
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Guam
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Guatemala
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Guernsey
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Guinea
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Guinea-Bissau
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Guyana
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Haiti
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Honduras
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Hong Kong
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Hungary
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Iceland
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
India
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
160
Ranked in the World
#7
India is the seventh country with the most nuclear weapons worldwide with 160 nuclear weapons. India developed its own nuclear weapons program in the late 1960s and conducted its first nuclear test in 1974. Since then, it has continued to develop and expand its nuclear capabilities. While the country has a "no first use" policy, meaning that it will only use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack, India's nuclear program remains a source of tension with neighboring Pakistan, which also possesses nuclear weapons.
Indonesia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Iran
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Iraq
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ireland
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Isle of Man
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Israel
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
90
Ranked in the World
#8
Israel has 90 nuclear warheads, making it the eighth country with the most nuclear weapons in the world. Israel is widely believed to have developed nuclear weapons in the 1960s, though it has never officially acknowledged them. Today, Israel maintains a nuclear arsenal as a means of deterrence against potential threats to its national security.
Italy
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ivory Coast
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Jamaica
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Japan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Jersey
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Jordan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Kazakhstan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Kenya
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Kosovo
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Kuwait
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Kyrgyzstan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Laos
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Latvia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Lebanon
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Lesotho
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Liberia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Libya
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Liechtenstein
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Lithuania
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Luxembourg
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Macau
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Madagascar
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Malawi
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Malaysia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Maldives
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Mali
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Malta
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Marshall Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Mauritania
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Mauritius
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Mexico
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Moldova
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Monaco
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Mongolia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Montenegro
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Montserrat
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Morocco
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Mozambique
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Myanmar
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Namibia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Nauru
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Nepal
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Netherlands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
New Caledonia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
New Zealand
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Nicaragua
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Niger
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Nigeria
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Norfolk Island
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
North Korea
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
20
Ranked in the World
#9
North Korea has 20 nuclear warheads, making it the ninth country with the most nuclear weapons in the world. North Korea began developing nuclear weapons in the 1980s, in defiance of international agreements and sanctions. Today, North Korea maintains a nuclear arsenal as a means of deterrence against potential threats to its national security, and to ensure its survival as a state.
Northern Mariana Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Norway
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Oman
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Pakistan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
165
Ranked in the World
#6
Pakistan is the sixth country with the most nuclear weapons worldwide with 165 nuclear weapons. Pakistan developed its own nuclear weapons program in response to India's nuclear program, conducting its first nuclear test in 1998, and has since continued to develop and expand its nuclear capabilities. Like India, the country has a "no first use" policy, meaning that it will only use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack. However, the nuclear arms race between the two countries has heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns about the possibility of a nuclear conflict.
Palau
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Palestine
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Panama
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Papua New Guinea
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Paraguay
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
People's Republic of China
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
350
Ranked in the World
#3
China is the third country with the most nuclear weapons worldwide with 350 nuclear weapons. China developed its nuclear weapons program in the 1950s and conducted its first nuclear test in 1964. The country has since expanded its nuclear capabilities, including the development of nuclear-powered submarines and intercontinental ballistic missiles. While China has a "no first use" policy, meaning that it will only use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack, its nuclear program is a source of concern for other countries in the region, as well as the United States and other nuclear-armed nations.
Peru
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Philippines
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Poland
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Portugal
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Puerto Rico
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Qatar
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Republic of Macedonia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Republic of the Congo
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Romania
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Russia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
5,977
Ranked in the World
#1
Russia is the country with the most nuclear weapons worldwide with 5,977 nuclear weapons. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a nuclear arms race, resulting in the build-up of a vast nuclear arsenal by both nations. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia inherited its nuclear weapons and has continued to modernize and develop its nuclear capabilities. Today, the threat of a nuclear escalation in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is again a concern for the international community.
Rwanda
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint Helena
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint Lucia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint Martin
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saint-Barthélemy
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
San Marino
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
São Tomé and Príncipe
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Saudi Arabia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Senegal
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Serbia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Seychelles
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Siachen Glacier
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Sierra Leone
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Singapore
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Sint Maarten
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Slovakia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Slovenia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Solomon Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Somalia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Somaliland
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
South Africa
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
South Korea
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
South Sudan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Spain
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Sri Lanka
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Sudan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Suriname
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Sweden
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Switzerland
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Syria
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Taiwan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Tajikistan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Tanzania
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Thailand
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
The Bahamas
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
The Gambia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Togo
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Trinidad and Tobago
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Tunisia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Turkey
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Turkmenistan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Turks and Caicos Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Uganda
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Ukraine
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
United Arab Emirates
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
United Kingdom
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
225
Ranked in the World
#5
The United Kingdom has 225 nuclear warheads, making it the fifth country with the most nuclear weapons in the world. The UK developed its nuclear weapons in the 1950s, with the help of the U.S., to maintain its position as a major global power. Today, the UK maintains a nuclear arsenal as a means of deterrence and to ensure its national security.
United States of America
Nuclear Weapon Possession
Yes
Nuclear Warhead Inventory
5,428
Ranked in the World
#2
The United States is the second country with the most nuclear weapons worldwide with 5,428 nuclear weapons. The United States developed its nuclear weapons program during World War II and became the first country to use nuclear weapons in warfare, dropping atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a nuclear arms race, resulting in the build-up of a vast nuclear arsenal by both nations. Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has continued to modernize and develop its nuclear capabilities. Today, the country’s nuclear strategy is based on the concept of deterrence. It believes that its possession of nuclear weapons deters other countries from attacking it or its allies. The United States has also committed to reducing the role of nuclear weapons in its national security strategy and has pursued arms control agreements with Russia and other countries.
United States Virgin Islands
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Uruguay
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Uzbekistan
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Vanuatu
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Vatican City
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Venezuela
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Vietnam
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Western Sahara
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Yemen
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Zambia
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
Zimbabwe
Nuclear Weapon Possession
No
FAQs
Which countries have nuclear weapons ?
The countries that have nuclear weapons are the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea.
Which country has the most nuclear weapons ?
Russia has the most nuclear weapons with an estimated 5,977 warheads in its nuclear arsenal, followed closely by the United States with an estimated 5,428 warheads.
Does China have nuclear weapons ?
China has the third-largest nuclear arsenal, with 350 nuclear warheads.
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