DRDO's feat: Agni-Prime fired from rail network for the first time
India has achieved another major defense breakthrough. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile. The missile was launched from a rail-based mobile launcher system. India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh shared information about the missile test on his official X handle and also shared a video of the test.
First Launch from a Rail Launcher - Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh described the missile test as the first of its kind from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher. It has the capability to operate on the rail network without any prerequisites. This provides mobility to the user across the country and allows missile launches with low visibility and a short reaction time.
Why is this test special?
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), and the armed forces on the successful test of the medium-range Agni-Prime missile. Rajnath Singh stated that this successful test puts India among a select group of countries with the capability to develop a canisterized launch system from a mobile rail network.
What are the features of the Agni-Prime missile?
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Agni-Prime is an advanced-generation missile designed to have a range of up to 2,000 kilometers. It is equipped with several modern features. Designed and developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Agni-Prime is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. A new-generation ballistic missile, Agni-Prime achieves all mission objectives with a high level of accuracy.
India's Other Lethal Missiles
India also possesses missiles ranging from Agni-1 to Agni-5. From Agni-1 to Agni-4, the missiles have a range ranging from 700 km to 3,500 km. Meanwhile, Agni-5 has a range of up to 5,000 kilometers, covering Asia, including China's far north and parts of Europe.
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