India has successfully tested ‘Agni 5’ missile. Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20, 2025.
The missile was a variant of Agni-5, India’s indigenously developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of 5,000 km. It is Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The previous trial of Agni-5 was conducted on March 11, 2024, when the DRDO successfully tested the missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing it to strike multiple targets with a single launch.
Agni-V is a land based nuclear MIRV-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. The missile has a base range of 5,400 kilometres (3,400 mi), which can reportedly be extended to intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ranges of more than 7,000 km (4,300 mi). It is a three-stage, road-mobile, canisterised and solid-fueled ballistic missile. It is one of the fastest missiles in the world, reaching speeds up to Mach 24 (29,400 km/h).
Agni-V was primarily intended for enhancing the Indian nuclear deterrence against China. Until the development of the Agni-V, the longest range missile India had was Agni-IV with a range of 4,000 km.
| Mass | 50000–56000 kg |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.5 m |
| Diameter | 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) |
| Engine | Three-stage solid rocket |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
| Operational range | 7,000–8,000 kilometres (4,300–5,000 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Terminal phase: Mach 24 (29,400 km/h; 18,300 mph; 8.17 km/s) |
