Only seven countries are reported to possess nuclear weapons, but few countries have the knowledge and capacity to build nuclear weapons.

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Nine countries are known to possess nuclear weapons: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel (though Israel has not officially confirmed). Additionally, more countries have the scientific and technical knowledge to develop nuclear weapons, though not all choose to pursue them.

Only Seven Countries Are Reported to Possess Nuclear Weapons, but Few