In 2025, global nuclear weapons spending reached a record high of nearly $119 billion, a 20% increase from the previous year, according to a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). This surge, amounting to nearly $17 billion, reflects growing geopolitical tensions and signals the onset of a new nuclear arms race. The United States led the expenditure, spending $69.2 billion, which is more than all other nuclear-armed nations combined. Other countries, including China, Britain, and Russia, also increased their budgets, with China spending $13.5 billion and Britain $12.6 billion. The report warns that this trend is expected to continue, with long-term projections indicating that U.S. nuclear spending could reach nearly $1 trillion over the next decade. This substantial investment contrasts sharply with global humanitarian needs, as the funds could have supported 32 years of the UN's operating budget. ICAN's director, Susi Snyder, expressed alarm over the disconnect between military spending and the urgent need for humanitarian aid.