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Big claim in American report: India has enough plutonium to make 190 nuclear bombs, 35 more
Samira Vishwas | September 10, 2026 10:24 PM CST

India has 190 nuclear weapons. He may make 35 more over the next few years, taking his tally to 225. This information has emerged from a new report by the American think tank Federation of American Scientists (FAS).
India is building its own ‘nuclear shield’ in the seaAccording to the report, India is also steadily strengthening its sea-based nuclear strike capability. India is building its own ‘nuclear shield’ in the sea through the unit of nuclear-powered ballistic missile Submarine. This accounts for more than 160 of the 190 nuclear warheads in current missiles. The rest are kept ready for new missiles. According to FAS estimates, the number of Indian nuclear weapons may increase in the coming years.
India has 730 kg of plutoniumIndia is continuously modernizing its nuclear power. Many new nuclear capable weapons have been inducted into the military in the last few years. While some new weapon systems are being developed. The report estimates that India will have 730 kg of weapons-grade plutonium by early 2026. So up to 225 warheads can be made. However, according to the report, this is only an approximate number. The actual number depends on the warhead design and material in reserve.


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