Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:34am on 09 Jun 2026,Tuesday Defence
India has operationally deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report says India is moving from keeping warheads and delivery systems separately stored to placing some weapons in a ready-to-use posture. SIPRI estimates that India's nuclear stockpile has increased to around 190 warheads as of January 2026. The report also points to the country's growing sea-based deterrence capability, including ballistic missile submarines and deterrence patrols. India, however, continues to maintain its official "No First Use" nuclear policy, under which nuclear weapons are intended only for retaliation. (PC: NDTV)
