Dossier
second-strike capability
Coverage of second-strike capability in the Nexus archive.
- What India’s 12 ‘operationally deployed’ nuclear warheads really mean
India's deployment of 12 nuclear warheads reflects the maturation of its second-strike capability, not a departure from its 'no first use' doctrine, according to SIPRI. The move aligns with global trends of nuclear modernization and declining arms-control frameworks.