Strike range of 4,000km range: India successfully test-fires N-capable Agni-4
India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile, which has a range of 4,000 km. The mission was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command to validate technical parameters and strengthen India's strategic deterrence.
Why it matters
The successful test reinforces India's nuclear triad capabilities and serves as a strategic signal regarding regional security and deterrence against neighboring powers.
NEW DELHI: India successfully test-fired the medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), nuclear-capable Agni-4, with a strike range of 4,000 km, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Odisha coast on Thursday. “The launch validated all operational and technical parameters.The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC),” a release from the defence ministry said.Lauding defence scientists and experts, defence minister Rajnath Singh said, “Strategic Forces Command and DRDO carried out a successful launch of MRBM Agni-4.
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