INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In 2023, nuclear powers ramped up their arsenal spending by one-third over five years in response to escalating global tensions.On Monday,
collectively.Another report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) confirmed these upgrades and new
noted a slight dip in global nuclear warheads, from 12,512 to 12,121
However, operational warheads rose to 9,585, with 2,100 poised for immediate launch.Russia and the USA hold 90% of these warheads
SIPRI revealed China now keeps some warheads ready for use.Global Nuclear Spending Hits $91B in 2023
annually.ICAN marked a $10.8 billion increase in nuclear spending over the last year
second, totaling $387 billion since 2018, up 33% from $68.2 billion.Parke criticized the massive public fund usage, contrasting it with
global needs like hunger relief and environmental restoration, suggesting the funds could plant a million trees per minute instead.