On August 20, 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-5, a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch, supervised by the Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters—a testament to both the missile’s reliability and India’s growing defense capabilities.
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The Agni-5 has a strike range of up to 5,000 kilometers, enabling it to reach across South Asia and parts of Europe, including northern China. Its long-range capability and high-precision guidance systems make it a cornerstone of India’s strategic deterrence strategy.
Beyond range, the Agni-5 is equipped with advanced technologies such as a maneuverable re-entry vehicle and high-accuracy navigation. These features enhance its survivability against interception and refine its strike precision. Moreover, the missile carries Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology—allowing it to deliver multiple warheads to different targets in a single launch—greatly strengthening India’s second-strike capability and deterrence posture.
Strategically, this test aligns with India’s broader “minimum credible deterrence” doctrine, reinforcing its readiness and technological sophistication. Conducting the test under the Strategic Forces Command signifies the missile’s operational readiness and its integration into India’s nuclear command structure.
This launch further positions India among a select group of nations that possess long-range missile systems with MIRV capability, reaffirming its role as a responsible and advanced nuclear power.
In summary, the successful test-fire of the Agni-5 IRBM on August 20, 2025, marks a pivotal advancement in India’s strategic arsenal—bolstering national security and conveying a clear signal of technological prowess and deterrence capability in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
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