India successfully test-fires Agni-1 ballistic missile from Odisha

New Delhi ( Pallavi Srivastava ) : India on Friday successfully carried out the test-launch of the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the launch was conducted on May 22 under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.

The Ministry said the test successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile system. The Agni-1 is a short-range ballistic missile developed as part of India’s strategic defence capability and forms an important component of the country’s deterrence architecture.

Technical Features of Agni-1 :

Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fuelled, road-mobile short-range ballistic missile. Its strike range is 700-900 km, and it can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kg. The missile is designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear warheads.

Agni-1 belongs to India’s Agni family of ballistic missiles, which includes systems with different ranges and payload capacities. The Agni series is part of India’s land-based strategic deterrent and has been developed for both conventional and nuclear delivery roles.