India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile off Odisha coast
India successfully carried out a user trial of the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and reinforcing the country's credible minimum deterrence policy.
India successfully tested the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile off the coast of Odisha, affirming its readiness and underscoring the nation's commitment to a credible minimum deterrence policy. On Wednesday, the missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, as part of a routine user trial conducted by the Strategic Forces Command.
The missile, which boasts a 4,000-kilometer strike range, demonstrated its operational and technical capabilities, validating the readiness of the Strategic Forces Command. The Agni-4, a medium-range ballistic missile, incorporates advanced technologies for enhanced accuracy, reliability, and operational effectiveness. Its road-mobile, canister-based launch capability allows for greater flexibility, quicker deployment, and improved survivability.
The missile's successful test reaffirmed its mission objectives and consistent performance, as closely monitored by senior scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and officials from the Strategic Forces Command.
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