India successfully test-fires Agni-5 intermediate range ballistic missile, showcasing its advanced defense capabilities.

The successful launch further reinforces India’s commitment towards enhancing its strategic deterrence and modernizing its defense arsenal. This development highlights India’s growing self-reliance in defense technology and ensures preparedness for future challenges.

The Agni-5 missile, developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over 5,000 kilometers. It can strike targets with high precision, significantly boosting India’s deterrence capabilities against potential threats. The test was carried out from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, where all mission objectives were successfully validated.

Officials stated that the missile was equipped with cutting-edge navigation, guidance, and warhead delivery systems, making it one of the most advanced ballistic missiles in India’s arsenal. The launch is part of India’s strategic policy to strengthen its defense preparedness in the Indo-Pacific region amidst evolving geopolitical challenges.

With the successful test of Agni-5, India joins the select group of nations with intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities, further solidifying its position as a regional and global power. The development has been welcomed as a major step in achieving self-reliance under the ‘Make in India’ defense initiative.