SIPRI Yearbook 2026: India Expands Nuclear Arsenal and Defence Spending

Context: SIPRI Yearbook 2026
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Yearbook 2026, India modestly expanded its nuclear arsenal and continued developing new nuclear delivery systems.

SIPRI: Key Findings

  • India’s nuclear warheads increased from around 180 in 2025 to around 190 in 2026.
  • India’s military expenditure in 2025 was $92.1 billion, up 8.9% over 2024.
  • India ranked as the 5th-largest military spender after:
    • United States
    • China
    • Russia
    • Germany
  • India remained the 2nd-largest importer of major arms during 2021–25, with 8.2% global share.

Top 5 Arms Importers

  • Ukraine
  • India
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • Pakistan

9 Nuclear-Armed States

  • United States
  • Russia
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • China
  • India
  • Pakistan
  • North Korea
  • Israel

Global Nuclear Warheads

  • 12,187 total nuclear warheads
  • Around 9,745 in military stockpiles
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SIPRI Yearbook 2026: India Expands Nuclear Arsenal and Defence Spending

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