SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported global nuclear arsenals growing for the first time since the Cold War. India: 190 warheads (up from 180 in 2025); Pakistan: 170; Russia 6,200+; USA 5,500+; China 600+. India follows a No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine.
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SIPRI 2026: India 190 Nuclear Warheads; Global Arsenals Growing for First Time Since Cold War
Key Points
- SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported global nuclear arsenals growing for the first time since the Cold War
- India: 190 warheads (up from 180 in 2025); Pakistan: 170; Russia 6,200+; USA 5,500+; China 600+
- India follows a No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine
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• SIPRI 2026 nuclear: Russia 6,200+ → USA 5,500+ → China 600+ → India 190 → Pakistan 170 • India: 180 (2025) → 190 (Jan 2026); No First Use (NFU) doctrine • SIPRI: Solna, Sweden; founded 1966
