India's nuclear weapons spending rose in 2025: How does it compare with China and Pakistan?
timesofindia.com / Jun 09, 2026, 11:28 (IST)
Global spending on nuclear weapons hit an all-time high of nearly $119 billion in 2025, a 19% increase, fueling concerns of a new arms race. China is identified as the fastest-growing nuclear power, while major nations are modernizing arsenals and increasing deployable warheads despite declining stockpiles.