ABSTRACT. As the digital landscape evolves, cyber weapons have become pivotal tools for nation- states to assert dominance, engage in espionage, and conduct warfare. This article will explore the growing role of cyber weapons in state-sponsored operations, focusing on how these digital tools are used to disrupt critical infrastructure, compromise national security, and manipulate political landscapes. By examining recent case studies and analyzing the evolving tactics of nation-states in cyberspace, the presentation will highlight the key threats posed by cyber warfare. It will also address the different levels of nation-state attackers, the dual-use nature of cyber weapons, the role of cyber-arms manufacturers, and the challenges of attribution.