India test fires nuclear capable Agni-5 missile

India test fires nuclear capable Agni-5 missile

India test-fired its indigenously-developed intercontinental surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile ‘Agni-5’ from the Wheeler Island off Odisha coast on Monday.

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With a range of more than 5,000 km, the Agni-5 is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said the test will enhance the country’s strategic and deterrence capabilities.

India test fires nuclear capable ballistic missile

The three-stage solid propellant missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher. This will be the fourth developmental and second canisterised trial of the long range missile.