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The Top 5 Countries with the Most Nuclear Weapons
| Country | Total Nuclear Weapons | Strategic | Non-Strategic | Stockpile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 7,000 | 1,950 | 0 | 4,300 |
| 2 | United States | 6,800 | 1,650 | 150 | 4,000 |
| 3 | France | 300 | n/a | 10 | 300 |
| 4 | China | 270 | n/a | Unknown | 270 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 215 | 120 | N/A. | 215 |
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Top 5 Most, The United States, The United Kingdom, War and the Military, Weapons and Arms Statistics
Sources: “Federation of American Scientists: Status of World Nuclear Forces."
List Notes: All data is estimated. A strategic nuclear weapon refers to a nuclear weapon which is designed to be used on targets as part of a strategic plan, such as nuclear missile. A non-strategic nuclear weapon (or tactical nuclear weapon) refers to a nuclear weapon which is designed to be used on a battlefield in military situations. The mathematical symbol ~ means "roughly similar to". List last updated September 2017.
Sources: “Federation of American Scientists: Status of World Nuclear Forces."
List Notes: All data is estimated. A strategic nuclear weapon refers to a nuclear weapon which is designed to be used on targets as part of a strategic plan, such as nuclear missile. A non-strategic nuclear weapon (or tactical nuclear weapon) refers to a nuclear weapon which is designed to be used on a battlefield in military situations. The mathematical symbol ~ means "roughly similar to". List last updated September 2017.
