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Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
The nuclear issue has always been a sensitive one worldwide. Today, nine nations possess a nuclear arsenal capable of completely destroying the entire world.
These nations are capable of detonating thousands of nuclear warheads, causing an unprecedented global catastrophe. In this photogallery we list the nine nations with the largest number of nuclear warheads, in ascending order. From major military powers such as the United States and Russia, to countries with emerging nuclear programmes such as North Korea and Israel, this photogallery provides a comprehensive look at the world's nuclear powers.
The ranking was compiled by Forbes.
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
The nuclear issue has always been a sensitive one worldwide. Today, nine nations possess a nuclear arsenal capable of completely destroying the entire world. These nations are capable of detonating thousands of nuclear warheads, causing an unprecedented global catastrophe. In this photogallery we list the nine nations with the largest number of nuclear warheads, in ascending order. From major military powers such as the United States and Russia, to countries with emerging nuclear programmes such as North Korea and Israel, this photogallery provides a comprehensive look at the world's nuclear powers. The ranking was compiled by Forbes.
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
9) North Korea (20 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
8) Israel (90 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
7) India (160 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
6) Pakistan (165 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
5) United Kingdom (225 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
4) France (290 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
3) China (350 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
2) United States of America (5428 nuclear warheads)
Nations with the largest nuclear arsenals.
1) Russia (5977 nuclear warheads)