India on October 27, 2021 successfully test-fired its longest range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-V.
- A successful launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5, was carried out on October 27, 2021 at approximately 1950 hrs from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
- The three-stage solid-fuelled engine missile is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 km.
Key Highlights:
• Agni-5 capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with very high degree of accuracy
• Uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine
• Successful launch in line with India’s policy to have ‘credible minimum deterrence’ that underpins the commitment to ‘No First Use’
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