India's Nuclear Deterrence Strategy and Long-Range Missile Capabilities
· India · NDTV
India maintains a nuclear deterrent strategy that integrates atomic warheads with long-range delivery systems to ensure national security. The country's arsenal is designed to provide a credible second-strike capability, which serves as a core pillar of its defence policy. While specific numbers of active warheads remain classified, analysts monitor India's ongoing development of Agni-series ballistic missiles as a primary component of this strategic force. The current approach balances the requirement for a robust nuclear posture with the country's long-standing commitment to a no-first-use policy. The exact operational status and deployment protocols for these assets are not public.
Why it matters
This strategic capability directly influences regional security dynamics in South Asia and dictates the military balance between India and its nuclear-armed neighbours.
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