India’s Nuclear Arsenal Grows to 190 Warheads, Widens Gap with Pakistan: SIPRI

June 8, 2026

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on Monday that India has expanded its nuclear arsenal beyond that of Pakistan and has around 190 warheads as of January 2026. On the other hand, Pakistan continues to have around 170 nuclear warheads.

In its Yearbook 2026 report, the SIPRI said India’s nuclear stockpile has increased by 10, as it was 180 warheads in 2025. Out of this, 12 of the warheads remain deployed. On the other contrary, Pakistan’s stockpile was 170 in 2025, and the country has not made any additions.

The report stated that India has slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal continued “development of new types of nuclear delivery systems”. It also mentioned about India’s modernisation programme, which the report said is focused “developing long-range weapons capable of reaching targets throughout China”.

However, India continues to be focussed on its “long-standing rivalry” with Pakistan, SIPRI’s Yearbook 2026 said. About Pakistan, the report stated Islamabad developed “new delivery systems and accumulate fissile material” in 2025, which suggest it is likely to expand its arsenal in the coming decade.