Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile test-fired from Odisha
The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, India successfully test-fired the medium-range ballistic missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range located in Chandipur, Odisha. The launch, conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) under the Ministry of Defence, confirmed that the missile met all operational and technical requirements. The successful test demonstrated the Agni-4's readiness for service and validated the performance of its critical systems, which are expected to meet predetermined parameters.
Developed indigenously, the Agni-4 is designed to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads and plays a crucial role in India's strategic deterrence capability. With a range of approximately 4,000 kilometers, the missile employs advanced navigation and guidance systems to ensure high accuracy in targeting. As part of the Strategic Forces Command, the Agni-4 bolsters India's defense capabilities and underscores the country's technological prowess in missile technology.
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