India conducts successful test of new Agni-Prime ballistic missile
India has achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, situated off the coast of Odisha.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the test-flight took place on Wednesday evening, meeting all trial objectives and validating its dependable performance. Data collected from various range sensors deployed at different locations confirmed the missile's reliable operation.
In a statement, the ministry announced, "Strategic Forces Command (SFC), in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), executed the successful flight-test of the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at approximately 1900 hours on April 3."
The launch was observed by several key figures, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Strategic Forces Command, and senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed his congratulations to DRDO, SFC, and the Armed Forces for the successful test. He emphasized that the development and deployment of the missile would significantly enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces.
Both Chief of Defence Staff General Chauhan and DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat commended the efforts of SFC and DRDO in executing the successful flight test, marking a notable advancement in India's ballistic missile capabilities.