Global nuclear arms modernization and spending

Timeline

1. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Kremlin says nuclear deterrence the sole safeguard against global war after New START expires

   Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said nuclear weapons are the only thing preventing a global war, noting the New START treaty between Russia and the U.S. expired in February with no renewal in sight.

2. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

   Kremlin Says Nuclear Deterrence Is Only Safeguard Against Global War

   Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said nuclear deterrence is the sole safeguard against a global war, acknowledging it doesn’t prevent regional conflicts as the New START treaty expires and Russia ramps up its nu

3. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Global nuclear spending jumps to $119 billion, raising conflict risk

   2025 nuclear spending rose 19% to $119 billion, heightening conflict risk, while experts predict China will lead the global economy by 2036 amid rising AI and geopolitical tensions.

4. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

   Record 65 Armed Conflicts in 2025 and Growing Nuclear Weapon Risks

   2025 recorded a historic 65 armed conflicts with 245,000 deaths, while SIPRI reports a rise in nuclear arsenals among nine states, heightening global security risks.

5. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Western nuclear modernization fuels new global rivalry, study warns

   Analysts warn that rising nuclear modernization spending by the US, UK and other powers could spark a decades‑long arms race, with 2025 global nuclear outlays hitting a record US$119 billion.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   India's nuclear warhead stock rises to 190, overtaking Pakistan

   SIPRI reports India now fields roughly 190 nuclear warheads, up from 180, overtaking Pakistan's 170, and is testing limited peacetime deployment on submarines and MIRV capability.

7. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   United States tops nuclear weapons spending, global arsenal expands

   ICAN reports the US spent $69.2 bn on nuclear arms in 2025, outpacing the other eight nuclear states combined, while SIPRI notes 12 200 warheads worldwide and ongoing modernisation by major powers.

8. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   ICAN says nine nuclear powers spent $119 billion in 2025, equivalent to $3,768 each second

   ICAN reports nine nuclear states spent $119 billion in 2025 ($3,768 sec), with the US alone at $69.2 billion; the funds could feed 2 million people and cover the UN budget for decades.

9. about 2 months ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Nuclear weapons spending hits record in 2025 as US leads the surge

   Nuclear‑armed states spent a record $119 bn in 2025, led by the US ($69.2 bn), with ICAN warning of a new arms race.

10. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    US nuclear weapons spending exceeds that of other eight nuclear powers combined

    ICAN reports nine nuclear powers spent $119 billion in 2025, a 19% rise, with the United States alone outspending the other eight combined, at about €3,200 per second.

11. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    US leads world in nuclear weapons spending as global cost hits $119 billion

    Nuclear‑armed states spent a record $119 billion in 2025, with the US alone allocating $69.2 billion, a 19 % rise that fuels a new arms race.

12. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Global nuclear weapons spending hits record $119 billion in 2025

    Nine nuclear powers spent a record $119 billion on nuclear weapons in 2025, up 19%, with the US accounting for $69.2 billion and ready‑to‑use warheads climbing to 9,745.

13. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Nuclear weapons spending hits $119 billion in 2025, driven by U.S. surge

    ICAN reports a 19 % jump in nuclear weapons spending to $119 billion in 2025, led by the U.S. ($69.2 billion), warning of a lasting arms race and AI‑driven risks.

14. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Nuclear weapons spending reaches record $118.8 bn in 2025, up 19%

    In 2025 the nine nuclear‑armed states spent a record $118.8 bn on arsenals, up 19%, with the US alone accounting for $69.2 bn; ICAN warns the money could feed two million people.

15. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Nuclear weapons spending hits $118.8 bn in 2025, led by US

    ICAN reports nine nuclear states spent $118.8 bn on weapons in 2025, up 19 %; the US led with $69.2 bn, private sector earned $38 bn, 5‑year total $471 bn.

16. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Sipri reports rise in deployable nuclear warheads despite overall stockpile dip

    Sipri reports a slight drop in total nuclear warheads but a rise to 9,745 deployable warheads, with 2,100‑2,200 in high‑readiness, prompting calls for renewed arms‑control measures.

17. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    US and Russia hold 83% of the world’s growing nuclear arsenals

    SIPRI says global nuclear warheads have risen to 12,187, with the US and Russia holding about 83 % and new deployments accelerating, while other powers also expand their arsenals, raising nuclear risk.

18. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    India boosts nuclear warhead count to 190, widening lead over Pakistan

    SIPRI reports India now has about 190 nuclear warheads, a 190‑warhead stockpile and higher defence spending, while Pakistan’s arsenal grows and China adds ~20 warheads, amid a 2025 India‑Pakistan clash that for

19. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia and United States control 83% of global nuclear arsenal amid modernization by nine powers

    SIPRI reports nine nuclear powers are modernising their arsenals; the US and Russia hold about 83% of roughly 12,000 warheads, with totals rising after a long post‑Cold‑War decline.

20. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    India's nuclear arsenal tops Pakistan as SIPRI reports global arms buildup

    SIPRI’s 2026 Yearbook finds India’s nuclear stockpile at 190 warheads, outpacing Pakistan’s 170, while China expands fastest and global arsenals rise, increasing escalation risk.

21. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources

    Sipri study flags new nuclear arms race

    Sipri warns of a new nuclear arms race as Russia, the US, China and Europe expand arsenals; the New START treaty has lapsed, reducing transparency.

22. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Russia's nuclear arms buildup fuels renewed global arms race

    Sipri warns of a new nuclear arms race as the US, Russia and China expand stockpiles, while analysis shows Russia's Oreschnik missile may be older than claimed, raising European security concerns.

23. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    SIPRI says mounting nuclear warheads on launch systems heightens global risk

    SIPRI warns that nuclear powers are mounting more warheads on launch systems, raising global risk despite a slight drop in total stockpiles. The US and Russia hold ~83% of warheads; China, France, the UK, India

24. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Nuclear powers' 2025 spending hits record, fueling new arms race

    ICAN reports a record $118.8 bn nuclear spend by nine powers in 2025, led by the US. SIPRI notes 12,187 warheads, 9,745 ready, and rising deployment, especially by China, warning of a new arms race.

25. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources

    SIPRI report warns of accelerating global nuclear arms buildup

    SIPRI’s 2026 report shows nine nuclear powers hold ~12 187 warheads, with the US and Russia accounting for 83 % and China rapidly expanding, while arms‑control treaties lapse and modernization fuels a new arms‑

26. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Global Nuclear Arms Modernization Accelerates, SIPRI Report Finds

    SIPRI reports a resurgence of nuclear modernization: the U.S., Russia, and China are expanding arsenals, China tops growth, Europe rethinks its deterrence, and Asia, especially India, ramps up capabilities.