| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Test-firing of Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) |
| Date | August 20, 2025 |
| Location | Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha |
| Supervising Agency | Strategic Forces Command |
| Purpose | Validation of operational readiness and technical configurations |
| Missile Type | Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) |
| Range | Over 5,000 km (capable of reaching most parts of Asia and parts of Europe) |
| Payload | Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads |
| Stages | Three-stage, solid-fuelled missile |
| Launch Platform | Canisterised - allows quick launch from road-mobile platforms |
| Outcome | Fully successful test, confirming missile's performance, accuracy, and reliability. Highlights India's commitment to credible minimum deterrence in a rapidly evolving regional security environment. |
| Significance | Agni-5 is the most advanced missile in India's Agni series, forming the backbone of India's nuclear deterrence strategy under the No First Use (NFU) policy. |
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