Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: India on Wednesday successfully conducted a test of its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha, marking a major leap in the country’s strategic defence capabilities.
The Defence Ministry confirmed the launch, stating that the missile met “all operational and technical parameters” during the trial.
Developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Agni-5 is the most advanced missile in the Agni series and a crucial pillar of India’s land-based nuclear deterrent. With a range of over 5,000 kilometres, the nuclear-capable missile significantly strengthens India’s reach and strike capability.
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Defence officials said the successful test underlines New Delhi’s growing self-reliance in advanced military technology and its readiness to counter evolving security challenges.
The Agni-5 test follows a series of trials in recent years that have consistently validated India’s missile development programme, reaffirming its position as a rising power in strategic defence.
