Event Brief
Nuclear weapons spending hits record $119bn in
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 2:35 AM ET
Summary: ICAN says global nuclear-armed states spent $119bn on nuclear arsenals in 2025, a record high.
WHO: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
WHAT: ICAN reported that nuclear weapons spending rose to a record $119bn in 2025.
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 2:20 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: ICAN released its latest report stating that spending increased in 2025 compared with the previous year.
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