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DRDO successfully flight-tests New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ off Odisha

Published on 10 Jun 2023

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DRDO successfully flight-tests New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ off Odisha
  • The first pre-induction night launch of new generation ballistic missile, ‘Agni Prime’, has been successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
  • 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.
  • It is a canisterised missile that can be launched at short notice and has a range between 1,000 km and 2,000 km.
  • The new missile comes with significant advancements in technology including composites, propulsion system, and guidance and control mechanisms.
  • The other variants of the Agni missiles developed by DRDO include the 700-km Pakistan-specific Agni-I, 2,000-km range Agni-II, 3,000-km range Agni-III, 4,000-km range Agni-IV and the 5,000-km range Agni-V missile. The Agni missiles form the backbone of India’s nuclear deterrence.
Source: SarkariPariksha