Nuclear Weapons States

Nuclear Weapons States are countries that possess and have tested nuclear weapons, which are extremely powerful explosive devices that rely on nuclear reactions to release immense energy. These nations are recognized under international agreements, like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as authorized to hold nuclear arsenals. As of now, the recognized Nuclear Weapons States are the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom. They maintain these arsenals for national security and strategic stability, and their possession influences global security dynamics and efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.