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India expands nuclear arsenal to around 190 warheads, says SIPRI Yearbook 2026
India has expanded its nuclear arsenal to approximately 190 warheads, according to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The report highlights New Delhi’s focus on developing longer-range nuclear weapons capable of targeting China.
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