- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top Countries With Most Powerful Nuclear Weapons: The recent terror attack in Pahalgam has sharply increased tensions between India and Pakistan. India blames cross-border terrorism for the attack and warns of potential retaliation. Such violent incidents dangerously increase the risk of military escalation, given that both nations are nuclear powers. Experts are concerned that a conflict between the two countries may even break out if diplomatic efforts are unsuccessful and provocations persist. Global leaders are urging moderation, but the escalating hostility on both sides demonstrates how precarious regional peace is, particularly when nuclear weapons are involved.
Nuclear weapons continue to be a sign of supreme power and defence capability among the world's leading nations in 2025. Nuclear weapons are important to preserving the balance of power in the world, but only a small number of countries have developed them. These nations impact global politics, peace initiatives, and security choices in addition to defending their own borders.
Top 9 Countries with the most powerful nuclear weapons in 2025: check their powerful missiles and ranges
Each of these nations has built a strong stockpile of nuclear weapons over the decades. India, known for its "No First Use" nuclear policy, holds a significant place among them, continuously strengthening its security in a changing world.
This article will explore the world’s top 9 countries with the most powerful nuclear weapons and find out where India stands in 2025.
| Rank | Country | No.of nuclear weapons | Most Powerful Missiles | Ranges |
| 1. | Russia | 5,580 | RS-28 Sarmat (Satan II) | 18,000 km |
| 2. | United States | 5,044 | LGM-30 Minuteman III | 13,000 km |
| 3. | China | 500 | DF-41 (Dong Feng-41) | 12,000 km |
| 4. | France | 290 | M51 SLBM (Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile) | 10,000 km |
| 5. | United Kingdom | 225 | Trident II D5 | 12,000 km |
| 6. | India | 180 | Agni-V | 5,000 km |
| 7. | Pakistan | 170 | Shaheen-III | 2,750 km |
| 8. | Israel | 90 | Jericho III | 4,800 km |
| 9. | North Korea | 50 | Hwasong-15 | 13,000 km |
India’s Nuclear Weapons Other than Agni-V
India has several powerful nuclear weapons apart from Agni-V. These include missiles like Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Prithvi missiles, and K-4 submarine-launched missiles. These weapons strengthen India’s defence system and help maintain its security and power in the region.
