More than 2000 nuclear warheads are now in a state of high warning.
The Stockholm International Institute for Research of Peace Problems published an annual report of 2025, which recorded a dangerous stimulant of nuclear threats. Experts are warning that the world’s restraint system has weakened, as the new nuclear weapon race began. This is stated in the new Sipri report, published on June 16.
At the beginning of 2025, there is approximately 12 241 Nuclear Warheadwhere 9614 is on duty in battle. At the same time more 2100 Warheads are in a state of high preparation of battleMainly in the USA and Russia. China, according to Sipri, can also store part of the weapons in this state in peace.
Despite a long tendency to reduce the arsenals after the end of the Cold War, In 2024, the activation of modernization programs was recorded In almost all nuclear powers – USA, Russia, China, Great Britain, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel.
Sipri is particularly concerned about the situation in China, whose arsenal is growing year 100 Warheadsand reached that somehow 600 units. In January 2025, China completed the construction or near the completion of nearly 350 new mines for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in three large desert areas north of the country and three mountainous regions in the east.
Currently, the United States and Russia remain dominant, possessing 90% of the world’s nuclear potentialHowever, both countries are actively preparing for potential increases of capacities.
Sipri warnedThat the modern weapon breed is more risky and unpredictable than during the Cold War. New technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, volume solutions and hypersonic weapons, change the logic of restraint and enhance the possibility of deadly errors.
“We see a return to nuclear escalation and refusing to control the arms,” said Hans Kristensen, expert Sipri. “The world moves in the opposite direction after decades of gradual disarmament.”
The intensity between India and Pakistan, almost grown in a nuclear crisis, has also increased.
At the DPRK, leader Kim Jong -un called for the “unlimited expansion” of the nuclear program. North Korea for January has about 50 nuclear warheads, as long as last year, and nuclear material enough for making up to 40 units.
For its part, Israel will continue to modernize its capacities, which already have 90 nuclear warheads.
Sipri warns: Against the background of new challenges, including the development of false information, space technologies and digital threats, nuclear weapons may not only protect, but also place the population of states under a greater risk.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump signed the commands aimed at changing scientific and nuclear technologies.
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