Successful Flight Test of Agni-Prime Ballistic Missile by DRDO and SFC
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Successful flight test of Agni-Prime missile |
| Conducted by | DRDO and India's Strategic Forces Command (SFC) |
| Location | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha's coast |
| Witnesses | Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command, DRDO, and Army |
| Missile Name | Agni-Prime (Agni-P) |
| Type | Medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) |
| Range | 1,000 to 2,000 km |
| Successor to | Agni-I and Agni-II |
| Features | Composite motor casing, MaRV, advanced navigation, and guidance systems |
| Material | Composite material |
| Fuel Type | Solid-fueled |
| Mobility | Road-mobile, transported via truck |
| Launch Method | Canister launch |
| Replacing Missiles | Prithvi-II, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV |
| Purpose | Enhance manoeuvrability and precision against missile defence systems |
| Strategic Deterrence | Strengthens India's deterrence against China and Pakistan |
| Agni Series | Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, Agni-Prime |
| DRDO Details | Founded: 1958; Headquarters: DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi; Chairman: Sameer Kamat |