Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile has been successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha

Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile has been successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha

¨     Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile has been successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.

¨     The test was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command.

¨     This was part of a routine training exercise to validate the operational and technical preparedness of the missile system.

¨     The test met all mission objectives and all critical systems and flight parameters functioned as expected.

¨     The Agni-III missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

¨     It is a two-stage ballistic missile. It uses solid fuel for propulsion. Its strike range exceeds 3,000 kilometres.

¨     Agni-III can carry conventional warheads and nuclear payloads.

¨     Agni-III is a key element of India’s credible minimum deterrence policy.

¨     Agni-III has been inducted into the Strategic Forces Command since 2011.

¨     The successful test reflects India’s focus on strengthening strategic deterrence and on maintaining high operational readiness.