"Global Spending on Nuclear Arms Reaches Alarming New Heights In a disturbing trend, international watchdogs are sounding the alarm on the escalating costs of nuclear arsenals worldwide. According to a recent report from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, governments spent a staggering $16.8 billion more on their nuclear programs in 2025, bringing the total to an unprecedented level. The increase marks a significant blow to global efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation and disarmament, with many experts warning that the continued buildup of nuclear capabilities poses a catastrophic threat to international security and global stability. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, pandemics, and economic inequality, the escalating costs of nuclear arms spending raise pressing questions about the priorities of world leaders and the future of our planet."
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.
