Infographic: World nuclear arsenals
The United States and Russia still maintain the largest nuclear stockpiles, but seven other nations have arsenals of varying sizes.
Nuclear weapons
North America’s nuclear weapons are delivered via a “triad” of land, sea and air systems.
Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, Federation of American Scientists
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