As of 2022, Russia had approximately 1,185 nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) stockpiled, compared with NATO, which had 800 ICBMs. By comparison, NATO has more nuclear submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) as well as warheads that are intended to be delivered by aircraft. In terms of tactical, or nonstrategic nuclear warheads, Russia had a far greater amount, at 1,912 compared with 230 among NATO powers.
Number of nuclear warheads stockpiled by NATO and Russia as of 2022, by type
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Federation of American Scientists. (February 1, 2022). Number of nuclear warheads stockpiled by NATO and Russia as of 2022, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 09, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1309468/nuclear-warhead-comparison-nato-russia-type/
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