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The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Yearbook 2026 reveals that India has modestly expanded its nuclear arsenal, maintaining its deterrence posture amid regional security dynamics involving China and Pakistan. While global nuclear warhead numbers slightly declined, operational warheads increased. India continues its strict No First Use policy while steadily modernizing its nuclear triad to ensure a robust and credible minimum deterrence framework.
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