Top nations in nuclear spending
Reports indicate that the United States topped the list of nuclear-armed nations in terms of spending on developing its arsenal in 2025, with expenditures reaching $69.2 billion, representing a 22 percent increase. Additionally, spending on nuclear weapons by the nine nuclear powers rose by 19 percent to $119 billion, the highest level since tracking began in 2020. China ranked second, with a 7 percent increase to $13.5 billion. Meanwhile, the UK’s spending increased by 17 percent to $12.6 billion, and Russia spent $9.5 billion, marking a 6 percent rise.
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