How India Is Becoming a Nuclear Weapons Powerhouse

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India's progress towards becoming a prominent nuclear weapons power is marked by its historical development of nuclear capabilities beginning with the 1974 'Smiling Buddha' test. This evolution involves ongoing advancements in technology and manufacturing.

India first achieved nuclear weapons capability in 1974, with the “Smiling Buddha” underground nuclear test at its Pokhran Test Range. The test ...

Security Politics nuclear weapons India security historical development political implications

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