India expands nuclear arsenal to around 190 warheads
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- According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India is estimated to have modestly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025 to around 190 warheads.
- SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Beyond the nuclear domain, India retained its position as the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025. SIPRI estimated India’s military expenditure at $92.1 billion, an increase of 8.9% over the previous year. The country ranked behind only the United States, China, Russia and Germany in defence spending.
- India also remained the world’s second-largest importer of major arms (after Ukraine) during the 2021-25 period, accounting for 8.2% of global arms imports.