The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 reveals that India has slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal, now estimated at 190 warheads, with a focus on developing long-range delivery systems targeting China. The report notes that India's military expenditure reached $92.1 billion in 2025, marking an 8.9% increase from the previous year, solidifying its status as the world's fifth-largest military spender. Notably, during a military crisis termed Operation Sindoor in May 2025, India and Pakistan integrated cyber warfare into their conflict for the first time, highlighting the evolving nature of military engagements. The SIPRI report also indicates that India was the second-largest arms importer globally, accounting for 8.2% of total arms imports from 2021 to 2025. The report underscores a concerning trend of rising interstate conflicts, which doubled in number from the previous year, involving 13 countries. Overall, while the global nuclear stockpile is declining, the modernization efforts by major powers, including India, continue to raise concerns about future security dynamics.