Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:28am on 21 Aug 2025,Thursday Defence
India has successfully test-fired the Agni-5 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile, with a range of up to 5,000 km, can reach almost the entire Asian continent, including northern China, and parts of Europe. The Defence Ministry said the test was carried out under the Strategic Forces Command and met all technical and operational requirements. Powered by a three-stage solid-fuel rocket, Agni-5 can carry nuclear warheads with high accuracy. The test, held three months after Operation Sindoor, highlights India’s growing military strength and makes Agni-5 a vital part of its nuclear deterrence. (PC: HT)
