An increase in investments in nuclear weapons production globally… and a warning of a new arms race
Non-governmental organizations have warned that an increasing number of financial institutions are investing in the production of Nuclear weapons, warning of the risk of escalation in light of increasing international tensions and unprecedented military spending.
Many experts express their concern about the danger of a race New nuclear armament, at a time when countries possessing nuclear weapons are engaged in conflicts in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and long-standing efforts to control arms and prevent nuclear proliferation are losing momentum.
Modernizing nuclear arsenals
In a report published today, Friday, it highlighted "International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons" (ICAN), and the anti-nuclear weapons organization PAX, highlighted the growing interest of many financial institutions in companies working to develop and modernize the nine countries’ nuclear arsenals.
The annual report issued under the title "Don’t bet on the bomb" It included data covering the period between January 2023 and September 2025.
It stated that 301 entities, including banks, pension funds, insurance companies and other financial institutions, financed or invested in companies concerned with the production of nuclear weapons.
The report indicated that this number of investors represents an increase of 15% compared to the previous year, after years of decline.
Profiting from the Arms Race
The director of the program pointed out that "International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons" Susie Snyder co-authored the report "The number of investors seeking to profit from the arms race is increasing for the first time in years"
She warned in a statement, saying: "It is a risky short-term strategy that contributes to dangerous escalation"confirming that "It is impossible to profit from the arms race without inflaming it"
The organizations confirmed that the nine countries that possess nuclear weapons, namely Russia, China, France, Pakistan, India, the occupying power, North Korea, Britain, and the United States, are currently working to modernize or develop their arsenals, noting the increasing demand for these weapons.
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