Successful Test-Firing of Agni-5 Missile
The Agni-5 missile, an intermediate-range ballistic missile, was successfully test-fired by India on August 20, 2025, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha.
Agni-5 Missile Specifications
- Type: Intermediate-range ballistic missile.
- Range: 5,000 km.
- Design: Developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Significance
- The Agni-5 system has been developed to meet India’s long-term security needs.
Previous Trials
- The last trial was on March 11, 2024, featuring the missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
- MIRV Technology: Allows the missile to strike multiple targets from a single launch.