✉news WarNuclear first seen 11 h ago, last 40 min ago, peak #11
Nuclear weapons spending and modernisation accelerate in 2025
Original: A race run in the shadows. Nuclear weapons spending and modernisation in 2025
Global spending on nuclear weapons and the modernisation of arsenals continued to grow in 2025, with major powers upgrading warheads, delivery systems and related infrastructure largely away from public scrutiny. Analysts describe this as a shadow arms race, driven by deteriorating great-power relations and the erosion of arms control agreements, raising concerns about a new era of strategic competition.
Why now: Rising geopolitical tensions and growing defence budgets have put renewed attention on nuclear arsenals and their hidden costs.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 9 snapshots from 11 h ago to 40 min ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/2276