While the West accuses China of missile testing, India quietly expands its nuclear warheads by 10 annually.
On July 10, Russian media RT cited data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, stating that while the West focuses on China's nuclear arsenal, India is secretly expanding its nuclear capabilities at a rate of 10 warheads per year, bringing the total to 190 warheads.
The report notes that India's increase in nuclear warheads is primarily linked to the commissioning of the new S4 nuclear-powered submarine in 2024, which has added 12 more warheads to its sea-based nuclear forces, enabling operational deterrence patrols and achieving continuous maritime deterrence capability.
Currently, India stands as the sixth largest nuclear-armed state outside the UN Security Council’s five permanent members, leading Pakistan by approximately 20 warheads. With the completion of its triad nuclear strike capability, India's nuclear strategic focus is shifting from Pakistan toward China.
However, unlike the intense scrutiny directed at China and Russia, Western countries have shown leniency toward India's nuclear development.
In the U.S. Department of Defense's defense framework with India scheduled for October 2025, it stated that India's development of nuclear capabilities contributes to regional stability and serves as an important force in maintaining global peace—highlighting Western double standards and their strategic intent to use India as a counterbalance against China.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870413141482508/
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