Dec 13, 2023, 07:18 PM IST

 List of countries with nuclear weapons

Deepika Shakya

United States

Has the most nuclear weapons globally and follows a policy of using them to prevent others from attacking.

Russia

Has a lot of nuclear weapons from the old Soviet Union and plays an important role in global politics.

China

 Possesses a growing nuclear capability.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom keeps a small but powerful collection of nuclear weapons as part of its national defense plan.

France

France has nuclear weapons to deter potential threats, and they can be delivered by both land and sea.

India

India has nuclear weapons, and they follow a policy of not using them first in any conflict. 

Pakistan

Pakistan has nuclear weapons mainly to discourage potential threats and enhance its strategic defense.

North Korea

North Korea has performed nuclear tests and says it has nuclear weapons, though many countries are worried about it.

Countries like the U.S., Russia, and China, which have nuclear weapons, are crucial for global security.