how many nuclear bombs does the us have

The United States has an estimated total of about 5,177 nuclear warheads as of early 2025. This number includes around 1,770 deployed warheads, approximately 1,930 warheads in reserve, and about 1,477 warheads that are retired and awaiting dismantlement. The deployed warheads include those on intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and strategic bombers. The reserve warheads are held in stockpile for potential use if needed, and the retired ones are no longer active but have not yet been dismantled.