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Why is spending on nuclear weapons at record levels? | Inside Story

Published 10 June 2026 ยท sports

The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record 119 billion dollars on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all

The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record 119 billion dollars on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group.

So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament? Presenter: Folly Bah-Thibault Guests Tariq Rauf -- Head of Verification

and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency Susi Snyder -- Director of Programmes at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Carne

Ross -- Founder of Independent Diplomat, a non-profit advisory group Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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