Agni-5 Ballistic Missile

On 20th August 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district, Odisha.

The test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, strengthening India’s long-range strategic deterrence capability.

What is Agni-5?

Aspect	Details
Missile Type	An indigenously developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Strike Range	Has a strike range of about 5,000 km.
Developer	Designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Warhead Capability	Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
Strategic Role	Forms part of India’s nuclear deterrence strategy and long-range strike capability.

Test and Technical Details

Feature	Details
Test Date	Successfully test-fired on 20th August 2025.
Test Location	Conducted from ITR Chandipur, Balasore district, Odisha.
Command Authority	Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command.
Fuel System	Uses a solid-fuel design, enabling quicker launch readiness and easier storage compared to liquid-fuel missiles.

PT Facts

ICBM: Stands for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
Strategic Forces Command: Manages India’s nuclear command assets.
ITR Chandipur: A major missile testing range in Odisha.
Solid-Fuel Missiles: Generally have quicker launch readiness than liquid-fuel missiles.

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