Five nations – China, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea – have quietly increased their nuclear weapons over the last 40 years. Reports show these countries store more warheads because they fear a global conflict. The buildup happened with hidden tests. Officials say that having more nuclear power helps keep their nation safe. This trend now worries many and raises questions about the chance of World War III in many places around the world.
New reports reveal that the US restarted nuclear tests in secret underground facilities. Global stocks of warheads are bigger than expected as treaties are on hold and data exchange stops. Analysts highlight a growing risk of miscalculation. Recently, FAS released the estimated global nuclear warhead inventories for 2024, showing there are 12,121 nuclear warheads scattered across nine nations.
Russia outnumbers the US by several hundred warheads. The two nations control roughly 88 percent of this stockpile, with Russia reportedly holding 5,580 bombs and the US possessing 5,044. China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, and the UK control the rest of the world’s remaining 1,500 nuclear bombs.
“Some nations hide over 700 extra warheads,” experts confirm.
Security experts call this development a critical danger to world peace.
- US nuclear openness has decreased.
- Russia and China do more tests.
- Lack of data is causing alarm.
Officials ask for an immediate global review.
This article shows rising global nuclear risks and highlights secret tests and stockpiling, urging nations to seek safer solutions now.
