‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off Odisha coast

New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 07, 2023.

Key points

  • This was the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the users after three successful developmental trials of the missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system.
  • Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system.
  • It has a range between 1000 to 2000 km and was tested for the first time in June 2021.
  • It is lighter than all the earlier Agni series of missiles.
  • Agni series of missiles constitute the backbone of India’s nuclear weapons delivery.
  • India has also completed its nuclear triad and operationalised its second strike capability, with nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant undertaking deterrence patrols.

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