North Korea Says Conducted Nuclear Test

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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--><b>Nuclear weapons: Who owns what </b>

If, as expected, North Korea's claims to have tested a nuclear weapon are proved true, it will have become the ninth country to possess nuclear arms. All nine keep the exact details of their weapons programmes secret, but analysts have been able to estimate the size of their nuclear arsenals

<span style='color:red'>North Korea
Believed to have enough nuclear material for about half-a-dozen weapons, but estimates vary widely and are unverifiable.

The United States
More than 5,000 strategic warheads (powerful bombs to be fired long distances), and more than 1,000 operational tactical weapons (less powerful, and meant for more close-range battlefield use) Approximately 3,000 reserve warheads.

Russia
Nearly 5,000 strategic warheads, and approximately 3,500 operational tactical warheads. More than 11,000 other warheads in storage. Exploded its first bomb in 1949.

France
Approximately 350 strategic warheads. Exploded its first bomb in 1960.

China
As many as 250 strategic warheads and 150 tactical warheads. Exploded its first bomb in 1964.

Britain
About 200 strategic warheads. Exploded its first bomb in 1952.

India
Between 45 and 95 nuclear warheads. Exploded its first bomb in 1974.

Pakistan
Between 30 and 50 nuclear warheads. Exploded its first bomb in 1998.

Israel
Refuses to confirm that it has nuclear weapons, but is generally assumed to have up to 200 nuclear warheads. Unknown when it may have carried out a test explosion.</span>
- (Courtesy: The Daily Telegraph)
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