Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: SIPRI
Context: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its annual assessment, highlighting the increase in nuclear weapons as countries pursue force modernization and expansion plans.
| Key Findings | Description |
| Nine nuclear-armed states | USA, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel. USA and Russia possess almost 90% of all nuclear weapons |
| Deployed Nuclear Warheads | USA (Largest number)> Russia> France > UK |
| Total Inventory of Nuclear Warheads | Russia (Highest total inventory)> USA> China |
| Countries with No Deployed Nuclear Warheads | India, China, Pakistan, North Korea and Isreal |
| India’s Nuclear Warhead Stockpiles | Total: 164; India and Pakistan are Expanding nuclear arsenals and the Development of new types of nuclear delivery systems |
| The decline in Nuclear Warheads | Primarily due to the dismantling of retired warheads by the USA and Russia |
| Modernization and Expansion of Nuclear Arsenals | While China is modernizing and expanding its arsenal; India and Pakistan are increasing the size of their inventories |
About SIPRI:
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (HQ: Solna, Stockholm, Sweden; est. 1966) is an independent international institute based in Stockholm. It provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.
