India Has 190 Nuclear Warheads with Potential to Produce Upto 225: Report
The estimate includes 30 warheads tied to new missiles as India continues modernizing air, land and sea delivery systems.
- A report published Wednesday by the Federation of American Scientists estimates India's nuclear arsenal at 190 warheads, including 30 additional warheads for new missiles currently under production.
- FAS Nuclear Information Project Director Hans Kristensen noted in the article 'India's Nuclear Weapons- 2026' that India continues modernizing its arsenal, replacing older land, sea, and air delivery systems.
- Approximately 730 kg of weapon-grade plutonium has been produced by India, according to the International Panel on Fissile Materials, which could theoretically be sufficient for between 140 and 225 nuclear warheads.
- India remains 'committed to maintaining credible minimum deterrence' and a posture of no first use of nuclear weapons, the government recently told Parliament following established policy since the 1998 tests.
- India's newly operational Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam could increase future fissile material supplies, though uncertainty remains regarding the specific warhead designs the country has developed.
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India's nuclear arsenal estimated at 190 warheads, including 30 for new missiles: Report
A report by a nonprofit policy think tank of the US has claimed that India has around 190 nuclear warheads. Further, it said India produced around 730 kg of weapon-grade plutonium as of the beginning of 2026.
US Think Tank Estimates India's Nuclear Warhead Count At 190
A US nonprofit policy think tank, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), estimates India's nuclear arsenal at 190 warheads, including those for new missiles under production. The report highlights India's ongoing modernisation of its nuclear capabilities and adherence to a no-first-use doctrine, while also noting uncertainties in warhead designs and plutonium reserves.
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Times of IndiaIndia has 190 nuclear warheads with potential to produce upto 225: Report
India is estimated to have assembled around 190 nuclear warheads, including more than 160 for operational launchers and additional warheads for newer systems under production, according to the Federation of American Scientists. A separate Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists assessment highlights Indias production of highly enriched uranium and weapons-grade plutonium and says new fast breeder reactors could potentially increase the material availa…
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