The inclusion of Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology in the Agni-5 missile enhances its effectiveness in delivering multiple warheads to different targets with precision, thereby augmenting India's deterrence capabilities and strengthening national security.
Agni Prime Missile: This was the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the Users after three successful developmental trials of the Agni Prime missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system.
Agni-3 missile launch: The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO for the successful flight test and expressed his happiness for the excellent performance of the system
The Agni 5 project is aimed at enhancing India's nuclear deterrence against China which has missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12,000-15,000 km.
Agni-Prime is a short-range ballistic missile. It is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with a range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 kms.
Balasore (Orissa), Nov 25 : India today test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-I strategic ballistic missile, with a range of 700 kms, as part of the Army's user trial from the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island
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