Britain reveals nuclear count

BRITAIN has revealed the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time, saying it has 225 warheads.

British officials have said before that the country has 160 warheads that are operational, or ready to fire. Foreign Secretary William Hague’s comments in the House of Commons were the first time the total size of the stockpile was revealed.

Hague says “the time is now right to be more open about the weapons we hold“.