The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, it said.
Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026. Conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, the launch validated all operational and technical parameters, reaffirming the…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 22, 2026
“The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command,” the ministry said.
The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km and they have already been deployed.
Earlier on September 24, 2025, India successfully conducted the first rail-based test of the intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-Prime.
The test, conducted in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command, was carried out from a Rail-based Mobile Launcher under a full operational scenario. This marks the first launch of its kind, showcasing enhanced mobility, rapid reaction capability, and low-visibility deployment.
According to DRDO, the indigenously developed missile can strike targets at a range of up to 2,000 kilometres, strengthening India’s strategic deterrence capabilities. Officials said the successful test demonstrates the system’s effectiveness in offering cross-country mobility and flexible deployment options, critical for operational readiness.
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(Edited by : Navneet Singh)
