World's nuclear-armed states spent record total on arsenals in 2025: report

02 — Who / Subject

Nine nuclear-armed countries

03 — Where / Locus

Global

04 — When / Temporality

June 9, 2026

Verified: June 9, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Nuclear-armed states spent a record $118.8 billion on nuclear weapons in 2025. This represents a 19% increase from the previous year."

Conflict Analysis

Indicates a global trend of increasing military spending on nuclear capabilities, raising concerns about international security.

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