US Leads Global Nuclear Spending, Surpassing All Other Nations Combined
The United States has significantly increased its spending on nuclear weapons, according to a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). In 2025, the U.S. allocated $69.2 billion to its nuclear arsenal, marking a 22% increase from the previous year. This expenditure surpasses the combined spending of the other eight nuclear-armed nations, including Russia, China, and the UK. The report highlights that the total global spending on nuclear weapons reached nearly $119 billion, with the U.S. contributing the largest share. This surge in spending is attributed to ongoing efforts to modernize and expand nuclear arsenals amid rising global tensions. 
