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Oct 27, 2021 · A successful trial of the system on Agni-V boosts India's deterrent capabilities. Earlier in June, India had tested the nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-P (Prime) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Also read: India successfully tests nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile with 5,000-km range
Dec 16, 2022 · What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested? The successful flight test of Agni-5 comes days after Chinese and Indian troops clashed at the Line of Actual Control in Tawang. Agni-5 can strike targets at ranges of 5,000 to 5,500 km, which puts major cities in China, including the capital Beijing, within its range.
Mar 12, 2024 · Agni missiles are the main land-based delivery systems for India’s nuclear weapons. Developed in the 1990s, the first-generation Agni missiles were deployed in the armed forces in the mid-2000s. Agni-1 to Agni-IV missiles have ranges between 700 to 3,500 km and can carry single payloads weighing between 12 and 40 kilotons.
Feb 26, 2024 · Agni-V Missile. Agni-V was first test-fired in April 2012 from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha, the test was successful. Following that, India conducted numerous advanced missile feature tests. Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) powered by solid fuel. Nuclear-capable missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine.
Mar 18, 2024 · Agni-V is a land-based nuclear-capable missile with an estimated range of over 7,000 kilometers, making it an intercontinental ballistic missile. This solid-fueled, three-staged missile was first ...
Dec 15, 2022 · The Agni V project is aimed at boosting India's nuclear deterrence against China, which is known to have missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12,000-15,000 km. Agni V can bring almost the entire Asia, including the northernmost part of China as well as some regions in Europe, under its striking range.
Dec 15, 2022 · Medium to Intercontinental versions of Agni missiles systems 1 to 5 have varying ranges, starting from 700 km for Agni-1 to 5000 km and above for Agni-5. In June last year, DRDO had successfully tested Agni P, a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km. Agni-6 is also said to be under development with a range starting 8000 km.
