India tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Wednesday that is capable of reaching the territories of its main adversaries—China and Pakistan—according to a Newsweek analysis.

China 's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Newsweek has also reached out to Pakistan 's Foreign Ministry for comment via email.

Why It Matters

India is one of nine countries armed with nuclear weapons , with an estimated arsenal of 180 warheads. Its two nuclear-armed neighbors, China and Pakistan, possess 600 and 170 warheads, respectively, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

The unarmed launch test comes as tensions between India and Pakistan remain high after the nuclear rivals fought a large-scale conventional confli

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