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With the exception of nations that are being reviewed by intell sources; all of the countries that had them during the cold war still have them. The only difference now is their intent. That has changed from hostile to non-hostile (end of cold war). Also what has changed are some of the delivery systems...many of those were destroyed by treaty.
Eight countries, Russia & US, each of which currently has a little over 5000 active weapons and parts from a similar number dismantled under treaty agreements; the other six countries none have more than a couple hundred active weapons. I do not have exact counts for any of the eight. Weapons yields are also unknown, and they can be more important than counts.
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Does the US have nuclear weapons ready now?
absolutely
What department is responsible for nuclear weapons?
In the US it was originally the AEC, now it is the DOE.
What other nation of the world have nuclear weapons?
IRAQ, is not known to have any nuclear weaponsUSASoviet Union (now Russia)United KingdomFranceChinaOther known nuclear powers IndiaPakistanNorth Korea
How many nuclear bombs has the US built?
The U.S., at its peak state, had close to 32500 nuclear weapons (about the year 1965). They now have roughly 10000.
What nation in the cold war possessed more nuclear weapons?
from 1945 until the 1980s, the US.since the 1980s, the USSR and now Russia.
Where are Nuclear Weapons right now?
korea
What is the importance of nuclear warfare?
Nuclear weapons are right now the only barrier between WW3.
Is Nuclear War likely going to happen in 20 years?
Not very likely countries as are now getting rid of their nuclear weapons to aviod a nuclear war
Why are nuclear weapons a good thing?
Nuclear weapons are a good thing for the United States because they prevent others from using nuclear weapons on the US. In general, the world would probably be a better place without nuclear weapons if it weren't for the fact that they lead to research in all fields of Nuclear Engineering, like Nuclear Power plants and Nuclear Physics. Since nuclear weapons already exist in the world, for the US to get rid of their nuclear weapons would be unwise. Countries that dislike nuclear weapons or even radical terrorist cells and organizations would now have no reason not to launch a nuclear warhead at the US since no retaliation would occur. The strategy of nuclear weapons preventing others from using them against the US is called the Deterrent Strategy.
Does the US have nuclear weapons ready now?
absolutely
How does the UN hope to have peace and security through disarmament?
By reducing the nuclear armaments, the world can be a more safer place to live in because right now the stockpile of nuclear weapons around the world is able to destroy the whole world. Not only that by reducing the nuclear armaments, countries can have a better relations with each other.
How much does the U.S. spend on nuclear weapons per year?
Over the next decade the U.S. is predicted to spend between $620 billion and $661 billion on nuclear weapons. On average right now they spend about $20 billion per year.
Who has the nuclear weapons right now?
Most countries have them. USA probably has the most or maybe Russai. Indian and Japan and china too. Eight countries, Russia & US, each of which currently has a little over 5000 active weapons and parts from a similar number dismantled under treaty agreements; the other six countries none have more than a couple hundred active weapons. I do not have exact counts for any of the eight. Weapons yields are also unknown, and they can be more important than counts.
What was nuclear energy used for in the past?
The same as it is used now, for electricity production, plus nuclear weapons
How many nuclear weapons are in the world now?
You had better ask the Pentagon!
What department is responsible for nuclear weapons?
In the US it was originally the AEC, now it is the DOE.
Who has the nuclear weapons now and how many are there?
Eight countries, Russia & US, each of which currently has a little over 5000 active weapons and parts from a similar number dismantled under treaty agreements; the other six countries none have more than a couple hundred active weapons. I do not have exact counts for any of the eight. Weapons yields are also unknown, and they can be more important than counts.
