Published by: Priyanka Deshpande
International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed on August 29th, emphasises the need to halt nuclear testing for global security and a nuclear-free world.
As of early 2023, 9 countries possessed roughly 12,500 warheads, according to Federation of American Scientists.
Of the world’s approximately 12,500 nuclear warheads, 2,000 are on high alert. Here’s a look at the countries possessing nuclear weapons.
North Korea has 30 reserve/non-deployed nuclear weapons.
Israel possesses 90 reserve/non-deployed nuclear weapons.
India has 164 reserve/non-deployed nuclear weapons.
Pakistan possesses 170 reserve/non-deployed nuclear weapons.
The UK has a total of 225 nuclear weapons – 105 reserve/non-deployed and 120 deployed strategic warhead.
France has a total of 290 nuclear weapons – 10 retired and 280 deployed strategic warhead.
China possesses 410 reserve/non-deployed nuclear weapons.
The US has a total of 5, 244 nuclear weapons – 1,536 retired, 1,938 reserve/non-deployed, 100 deployed non-strategic, and 1,670 deployed strategic warhead.
Russia has a total of 5,889 nuclear weapons – 1,400 retired, 2,815 reserve/non-deployed, and 1,674 deployed strategic warhead.