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Nuclear ForcesIndia

Indian nuclear forces

National nuclear arsenalActivePending verification
Nuclear ForcesIND
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeNational nuclear arsenal
ProliferationOrigin country only
Warhead inventory
Total inventory190 warheadsMilitary stockpile plus retired warheads awaiting dismantlementMed[1]
Military stockpile190 warheadsMed[1]
Deployed strategic0 warheadsMed[1]
Reserve / nondeployed178 warheadsMed[1]
Notes
Nearly all warheads are held in central storage, with the possible exception of a small number carried on an SSBN on deterrent patrol. More warheads are in production.
Summary

Estimated warhead inventory of 190 as of early 2026, per the Federation of American Scientists.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Status of World Nuclear Forces 2026, Federation of American Scientists
    Published/updated 2026-06-09 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-10-05
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the FAS Status of World Nuclear Forces 2026