A Swedish research institute that analyzes the world's military situation said in its latest report that while the total number of nuclear warheads held by each country has decreased, Russia and the United States have increased the number of deployments, and China is also modernizing and expanding its nuclear force. He expressed strong concern as he was.

Sweden's Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which analyzes the world's military situation, released its annual report on nuclear weapons on the 14th.



According to this, the total number of nuclear warheads owned by each country is estimated to be 13,080 as of January, a decrease of 320 from last year's estimate.



By country, Russia had the highest number of 6255, a decrease of 120 from the previous year, the


United States had a

decrease

of 5550 and 250, while


China had an increase of 350 and 30,


France had 290, the same as the previous year, and the


United Kingdom had 225. It is said that 10 shots have increased.



According to the report, the United States and Russia are proceeding with the dismantling of aging nuclear warheads, while Russia has deployed 55 new nuclear warheads and the United States has deployed 50 new nuclear warheads. It seems to be becoming more important. "



He also expressed strong concern about China, pointing out that it is "in the midst of significant modernization and expansion of nuclear weapons."



On the other hand, the report analyzes that North Korea has 40 to 50 nuclear warheads, which seems to have increased by about 10 from the previous year, and continues to strengthen its nuclear program for military purposes.