What is the New START Treaty?

It is a bilateral arms control treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation, limiting their deployed strategic nuclear warheads and bombs to enhance international stability.

When was the New START Treaty signed and extended?

The treaty was signed in Prague on April 8, 2010, entered into force in February 2011, and was extended for five years on February 3, 2021.

What specific limits does the treaty impose?

Each country is limited to 1,550 deployed strategic nuclear warheads, 700 deployed ICBMs and SLBMs, and 700 deployed and non-deployed heavy bombers.

Why is the New START Treaty considered important?

It enhances global security by providing transparency and predictability regarding the nuclear arsenals of the two largest nuclear powers, reducing the risk of miscalculation. It is currently the last remaining arms control treaty between the US and Russia.