India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, as per SIPRI's 2026 Yearbook, marking a shift from its previously entirely stockpiled arsenal.
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Jun 09, 2026
04:36 pm
What's the storyIndia has deployed 12 nuclear warheads in peacetime, marking a significant shift in its nuclear posture, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
This is the first time any part of India's nuclear arsenal has been classified as operationally deployed rather than entirely stockpiled by SIPRI.
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