The three smaller Soviet successor states that inherited nuclear arsenals (Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus) have now relinquished all nuclear warheads which have been removed to Russia. In addition Israel has deployed a nuclear arsenal but has not acknowledged it. Since the nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan in May 1998 both nations have publicly declared themselves to in possession of a nuclear arsenal, but this status is not formally recognized by international bodies. In order of acquisition of nuclear weapons these are: the United States of America, the Soviet Union/Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China. There are currently five nations considered to be 'nuclear weapons nations', an internationally recognized status conferred by the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The only authorized host site for the NWFAQ in English is the Nuclear Weapon Archive ('>) Back to Main Index 7.0 Nuclear Weapon Nations and Arsenals Unauthorized host sites are expressly forbidden. Only authorized host sites may make this document publicly available on the Internet through the World Wide Web, anonymous FTP, or This material may be excerpted, quoted, or distributed freely provided that attribution to the author (Carey Sublette), theĭocument name (Nuclear Weapons Frequently Asked Questions) and this copyright notice is clearly preserved, and the URL of this website is included: Nuclear Weapon Nations and Arsenals Section 7.0 Nuclear Weapon Nations and Arsenals Nuclear Weapons Frequently Asked Questions

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