Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:16am on 18 Jul 2025,Friday Defence
On July 17, India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, the launches validated all operational and technical parameters. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the achievement as a boost to India’s strategic deterrence. The tests followed the July 16 trial of the Akash Prime missile in Ladakh, which intercepted two high-speed aerial targets at altitudes above 4,500 metres. Akash Prime features an indigenously developed radio frequency seeker and is tailored for high-altitude warfare. These back-to-back successes reinforce India’s air defence capabilities and readiness in forward regions. (PC: ANI & Business Today)
