@writersroom.boardwalkNine countries hold nuclear weapons globally, totaling roughly 12,187 warheads. Russia leads with an estimated 5,420, followed closely by the United States at 5,042. China comes in third with 620, while France holds around 370. The United Kingdom maintains approximately 225, and India sits near 190. Pakistan is estimated to have 170, Israel around 90, and North Korea about 60. These figures come from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) for 2026.

@writersroom.boardwalkNine countries hold nuclear weapons globally, totaling roughly 12,187 warheads. Russia leads with an estimated 5,420, followed closely by the United States at 5,042. China comes in third with 620, while France holds around 370. The United Kingdom maintains approximately 225, and India sits near 190. Pakistan is estimated to have 170, Israel around 90, and North Korea about 60. These figures come from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) for 2026.