India is in the process of further strengthening its strategic missiles arsenal by adopting newer technologies and capabilities.
On Saturday, India successfully tested the new-generation nuclear capable Agni-Prime ballistic missile, which has a strike range from 1,000 km to 2,000 km, from Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. This was the second test of the two-stage solid propellant Agni-P missile after the first one in 2018.
The Agni-P missile will help to further bolster India’s strategic deterrence capabilities once it is fully operational after a series of “developmental and user trials.” A DRDO official stated that the missile was launched at 11:06 am and “followed a text book trajectory to meet all mission objectives with high level of accuracy.” He added, “This second flight-test has proven the reliable performance of all advanced technologies integrated into the system.”
