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Which countries were known to give under nuclear weapons capability in 1985?

In 1985, the countries known to possess nuclear weapons capabilities included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and China. Additionally, India had conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, although it was not recognized as a nuclear weapons state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). South Africa had developed nuclear weapons but dismantled its program in the early 1990s. Other nations, such as Israel, were widely believed to have nuclear weapons, although they maintained a policy of ambiguity.


Did Ukraine once have nuclear weapons?

Yes, Ukraine once possessed nuclear weapons after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. At that time, Ukraine inherited the third-largest nuclear arsenal in the world, which included thousands of warheads. However, in 1994, Ukraine agreed to give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum, which was signed by Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By 1996, the disarmament was completed, and Ukraine became a non-nuclear state.


How many nuclear bombs has the US built?

The U.S., at its peak state, had close to 32500 nuclear weapons (about the year 1965). They now have roughly 10000.


Which country first used a nuclear bomb?

Only the United States has used nuclear weapons in combat, that was the two bombs dropped by B-29s on Japan to end WW2.


Which country has the best nuclear weapons?

Luckily we haven't had to have a war to find out. These things are very much state secrets, anyone who is in a position to know would not be allowed to tell you!

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What is a nonnuclear state?

A nonnuclear state is a country that does not possess nuclear weapons and is not recognized as a nuclear-armed state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). These states may participate in international agreements to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament. Nonnuclear states often advocate for nuclear disarmament and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.


What state produces the most nuclear weapons?

russia


Is India nuclear free?

No, India has both civil nuclear power reactors and nuclear weapons


Is japan isa member of Nuclear power state?

Japan has nuclear power plants but no nuclear weapons


Is UK a nuclear state?

Yes, both in power generation and weapons.


What former Soviet Union state has the most nuclear weapons?

Russia, of course.


Which countries were known to give under nuclear weapons capability in 1985?

In 1985, the countries known to possess nuclear weapons capabilities included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and China. Additionally, India had conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, although it was not recognized as a nuclear weapons state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). South Africa had developed nuclear weapons but dismantled its program in the early 1990s. Other nations, such as Israel, were widely believed to have nuclear weapons, although they maintained a policy of ambiguity.


Did Ukraine once have nuclear weapons?

Yes, Ukraine once possessed nuclear weapons after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. At that time, Ukraine inherited the third-largest nuclear arsenal in the world, which included thousands of warheads. However, in 1994, Ukraine agreed to give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum, which was signed by Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By 1996, the disarmament was completed, and Ukraine became a non-nuclear state.


What countries have nuclear power?

United States, Russia (successor state to the Soviet Union), theUnited Kingdom, France, and China. has nuclear weapons


What are the criteria for having nuclear weapons?

As far as I know nuclear weapons have never been traded between countries, so if a country has nuclear weapons it is due to their own science and technology, or to espionage activities to get the required knowledge. The other criterion is not to have signed up to the Non Proliferation Treaty, except for countries that had already developed weapons when the Treaty came into being.


How many nuclear bombs has the US built?

The U.S., at its peak state, had close to 32500 nuclear weapons (about the year 1965). They now have roughly 10000.


What is Bosnia and Herzegovina view for nuclear weapons?

They are a part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. They want the world to be free of nuclear weapons and also want to be part of making the world a safer place. "As a State Party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Bosnia and Herzegovina is fully committed to implementing the Treaty and stands ready to contribute to the international efforts to ensure its universality as a long term goal in promotion of security and prevention of proliferation of nuclear weapons in the world."