Swedish think-tank says Beijing now has 620 nuclear warheads and may be increasing deployment as New Start’s expiry ends arms control era.

Swedish think-tank says Beijing now has 620 nuclear warheads and may be increasing deployment as New Start’s expiry ends arms control era.

Roughly 100 additional warheads were deployed and operational in 2026

India is estimated to have slightly expanded its nuclear warhead to 190 in 2025 while continuing to develop next-generation nuclear delivery systems, the Stockholm International…

India's nuclear arsenal expands to 190 warheads, focusing on longer-range capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China and Pakistan.

India and Pakistan continue to maintain their nuclear capabilities primarily as a deterrent against each other, says SIPRI

SIPRI's 2026 yearbook shows China's nuclear warhead stockpile grew to 620, up 20 from last year, making it the fastest-expanding arsenal globally.

The organisation, SIPRI, said that India has 190 nuclear warheads, 10 more than last year, while Pakistan has 170, the same as in 2025.

A new report by the SIPRI claims India has operationally deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, marking a significant shift from its traditional practice of keeping…