Nuclear powers increase spending on arsenals to $119 billion, report finds
A new report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) indicates that nine nuclear-armed nations spent nearly $119 billion on their arsenals in 2025, a 19% increase from 2024.
Nine nuclear-armed nations collectively spent nearly $119 billion on their arsenals in 2025, marking a 19% increase from the previous year, according to a new report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The study, published on Monday, June 8, details the substantial financial commitments made by these states. The United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, and North Korea are identified as the nations involved in this elevated expenditure. ICAN's findings underscore a notable rise in global investment in nuclear weaponry, reflecting ongoing modernization efforts among these powers. Sources: Le Monde.