The Indian army accomplished a successful evening test of the short-range ballistic missile Agni-I from a defense facility off the Odisha coast, reaffirming its operational and technical capabilities on Thursday. Conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) as part of a user training exercise from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, the test involved firing the missile from a mobile launcher with logistics support from DRDO.
The Ministry of Defence, in a statement, confirmed the successful training launch, stating that it validated all operational and technical parameters. Developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) by DRDO, the Agni-I missile is a proven system known for its precision in striking targets. Out of the six missiles in the Agni series, five have been deployed, with Agni-I having a range of 700 km.
The test affirmed the missile’s technical parameters as it has already been inducted into the army. Notably, Agni-I stands out with its 15-meter height, powered by both solid and liquid propellants, achieving a speed of 2.5 km per second. Weighing approximately 12 tonnes, the missile has the capacity to carry conventional and nuclear payloads of about 1000 kg. The successful night trial in 2014 marked a significant milestone, overcoming earlier technical glitches, and subsequent improvements have enhanced the missile system’s re-entry technology and maneuverability.
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