India successfully test-fires Agni-4 ballistic missile from Odisha
India successfully conducted a user training launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile on August 6 from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The test, overseen by the Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters of the medium-range surface-to-surface missile. Capable of striking targets at a range of 4,000 kilometers, the Agni-4 is a key component of India's strategic defense and its policy of credible minimum deterrence.
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What Happened
The Indian military successfully test-fired the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on August 6. The launch was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command as part of a routine user training exercise. According to the Ministry of Defence, the test successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile system.
The Agni-4 is a nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a strike range of approximately 4,000 kilometers. Developed indigenously, the missile features advanced avionics, digital control systems, and high-performance onboard computers to ensure high accuracy. This test reinforces India's strategic defense capabilities and its commitment to a policy of credible minimum deterrence.
Key Facts
- The Agni-4 missile was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
- The test was conducted on August 6 under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command.
- The Agni-4 is a medium-range, nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
- The missile has a strike range of approximately 4,000 kilometers.
- The test successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
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