Context:
According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026, India modestly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025, increasing its stockpile from around 180 to 190 warheads. The report highlights India’s focus on longer-range delivery systems amid tensions with China and Pakistan.
Explanation:
- SIPRI is a Sweden-based institute studying arms control, disarmament and global military expenditure.
- Nuclear arsenal includes nuclear warheads and delivery systems such as missiles, aircraft and submarines.
- India follows credible minimum deterrence and a declared No First Use nuclear doctrine.
- India’s nuclear delivery capability is based on the nuclear triad: land-based missiles, aircraft and sea-based platforms.
- SIPRI noted rising nuclear modernisation by all nuclear-armed states.
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