When did India and Pakistan get nuclear weapons?

When did India and Pakistan get nuclear weapons?

1998
India became a nuclear power in 1974, and Pakistan became a nuclear power in 1998.

Which country have nuclear weapons to Pakistan?

China
According to a 2001 Department of Defense report, China has supplied Pakistan with nuclear materials and has provided critical technical assistance in the construction of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons development facilities, in violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, of which China is a signatory.

How many nuclear weapons does India have compared to Pakistan?

Compared to Pakistan, India has a larger conventional military capability. However, both countries have comparable nuclear arsenals. India is estimated to have an arsenal of 130-140 nuclear weapons, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in 2018.

Which is the only Muslim country to have nuclear weapons?

In 1972, Pakistan launched its nuclear weapon programme in reaction to India’s and carried out its first nuclear test in 1998. Pakistan has between 140-150 nuclear weapons for delivery by aircraft and land-based missiles, according to a SIPRI report in 2018. Pakistan is the only Muslim country that has nuclear weapons.

Who are the nuclear weapons states in the world?

India and Pakistan are among the world’s nine nuclear weapons states, alongside China, France, Israel, North Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom and the US. China has been particularly vocal in opposing nuclear proliferation in its backyard, as India and Pakistan have not signed the NPT.

When did India start to build nuclear weapons?

In 1967, India started its nuclear weapon programme. The country tested its first nuclear weapon in 1974, setting of an arms race with Pakistan. India’s nuclear weapons are believed to be plutonium-based. As of 2015, its weapon-grade plutonium stockpile is estimated to be between 570 and 600 kilograms.