List of states with nuclear weapons

As of October 2023, the following countries are known to possess nuclear weapons: 1. **United States** - The first country to develop nuclear weapons and a significant stockpile remains. 2. **Russia** - Inherited a large nuclear arsenal from the Soviet Union and has extensive capabilities. 3. **United Kingdom** - Maintains a nuclear arsenal as part of its national defense strategy. 4. **France** - Possesses its own independent nuclear weapons program.