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China Leads Global Nuclear Warhead Growth, Arsenal Nears 600, Could Reach 1,500 By 2035: Report
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 6:25am | 507China is growing its nuclear arsenal more rapidly than any other country in the world, according to a new report. What Happened: Newly released research by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) estimates that China now possesses at least 600 nuclear warheads, with "around 100...
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US, China, Russia Lead Global Arms Race As Military Spending Spikes Most In 14 Years To $2.4 Trillion Boom
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 5:45am | 602In 2023, global military spending saw a significant 7% increase, reaching $2.43 trillion, the highest surge since 2009, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). What Happened: The United States, China, and Russia were the top three spenders, SIPRI...