How much does the U.S. spend on Nuclear Weapons?

$37 billion
0.5% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
Each square is 1% of FY2025 federal spending. Highlighted: National Defense — 13 of 100 squares.

About $37 billion per year on nuclear weapons maintenance and modernization. Split across DOD and the Department of Energy.

Part of the broader defense R&D and operations budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the U.S. spend on Nuclear Weapons?

About $37 billion per year on nuclear weapons maintenance and modernization. Split across DOD and the Department of Energy. Part of the broader defense R&D and operations budget.

How does Nuclear Weapons compare to total federal spending?

Nuclear Weapons comes to 0.5% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $37 billion per year on nuclear weapons maintenance and modernization. Split across DOD and the Department of Energy.