India successfully test-fires Agni-4 ballistic missile - why it matters
India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha. This launch is part of a series of tests aimed at validating the operational and technical capabilities of India's nuclear-capable missile systems.
Why it matters
The test demonstrates India's ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic deterrence and precision strike capabilities in the region.
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday successfully test-fired the medium-range ballistic missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha, a ministry of defence official said."The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command," the official said.The latest test follows another successful launch of the Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile on September 6, 2024."The launch was successfully carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha," a defence ministry official had said, adding that it successfully validated all operational and technical parameters.Earlier, on April 4, 2024, India successfully conducted the flight test of the new-generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in