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Nuclear Powers Modernizing Arsenals Amid Rising Global Tensions

The world's nuclear powers are polishing up their stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction – in a conflict-filled time and when control mechanisms are laid aside. After a long period of disarmament, the trend is on its way to turn, according to a report from Sipri.

Nuclear Powers Modernizing Arsenals Amid Rising Global Tensions

Risk of Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Grows Amid Israel Tensions

Israel's attack on Iran can lead to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. That assessment is made by Erika Holmquist, researcher at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI).

Risk of Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Grows Amid Israel Tensions

The Arms Giants Sold More

The world's 100 largest arms manufacturers increased their revenues last year to a total of 6,900 billion kronor, according to figures from the peace research institute Sipri. This is an increase of 4.

The Arms Giants Sold More

Iran to significantly increase military budget

Iran wants to allocate much more money to the military, following the recent sharp tensions in the Middle East. The government proposes that the military budget will be three times as high, announced its spokesperson Fatemeh Mojaherani at an appearance in Tehran.

Iran to significantly increase military budget

More nuclear weapons being deployed worldwide

The number of nuclear arsenals is increasing in the world, just like the number of new nuclear weapon types under development. Geopolitical tensions have led to nuclear weapons as a deterrent method gaining increased significance, according to the peace research institute Sipri.

More nuclear weapons being deployed worldwide