Global nuclear weapons spending surged to $119 billion last year, marking a 19% increase
The spending surge comes amid rising geopolitical tensions
Jun 09, 2026
02:40 pm
What's the storyThe world's nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $119 billion on their arsenals last year, a 19% increase from 2024.
The figure was reported by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) in a report released Tuesday.
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Studies show the US led spending with $118b, more than all other countries combined.
U.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.
