Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_nuclear_weapons_program
TIL Sweden had a nuclear weapons program in the 50’s and early 60’s. They had the necessary materials and came very close to building a nuclear bomb before the program was shut down due to changing military doctrine, public opposition, and pressure from the United States.
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Amazing how the only country in the world to use nuclear weapons gets to pressure other countries not to pursue them.
That’s really interesting. I didn’t know this. Thanks!