Global Nuclear Arsenal Modernization and Expansion: China Takes the Lead.
TL;DR
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that the number of nuclear warheads in global stockpiles increased in 2022, with an estimated 9,576 available for potential use. The US and Russia possess nearly 90% of all nuclear weapons, with usable warheads in their arsenals remaining relatively stable in 2022. However, China's nuclear arsenal grew by roughly 17%, with an estimated 410 warheads in January 2023, and is expected to keep growing. SIPRI's director warned that the world is drifting into one of the most dangerous periods in human history and urged governments to cooperate to calm geopolitical tensions and slow arms races.
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