Nuclear Warheads by Country
Based on the most recent data available, the top 5 countries with the most nuclear warheads are:
- Russia: approximately 5,977 nuclear warheads
- United States: approximately 5,428 nuclear warheads
- China: approximately 350 nuclear warheads
- France: approximately 290 nuclear warheads
- United Kingdom: approximately 225 nuclear warheads
Note
These numbers are subject to change and may not reflect the current exact number of nuclear warheads, as this information is not always publicly available.
Sources
The data is based on reports from reputable sources, including the Federation of American Scientists and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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