India ramps up nukes while China, Pakistan probe for holes

India’s nuclear buildup is sharpening its deterrent, but Pakistan and China are turning the space below nuclear war into the real battlefield. Last month, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that India expanded its nuclear arsenal to an estimated 190 warheads by January 2026, driven by its longstanding rivalry with Pakistan and an [...] The post India ramps up nukes while China, Pakistan probe for holes appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-07-02 06:25:12