India's Nuclear Shift: 12 Warheads Deployed, Stockpile Hits 190

India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads for the first time, marking a shift in its nuclear policy, according to a new SIPRI report. India's stockpile grew to 190 warheads by January 2026. This is the first time SIPRI classified part of India's arsenal as operationally deployed. India maintains its No First Use doctrine, focusing on deterrence rather than an arms race.