India Successfully Test-Fires Canisterised Agni-Prime Ballistic Missile
The SFC and DRDO successfully conducted a flight test of the new-generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, validating its dual redundant navigation systems.
The Missile Test
The Strategic Forces Command (SFC), in coordination with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully test-fired the new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni-Prime' on June 10, 2026. The test was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha and met all mission objectives flawlessly.
Background & Strategic Importance
The Agni-Prime (Agni-P) represents a massive technological leap over the older Agni-1 and Agni-2 missiles. As a canisterised system, the missile is sealed in a container that serves as both a transport and launch receptacle. This drastically reduces the time required for launch preparation and allows for high mobility via road and rail networks, providing India with a highly robust and survivable second-strike capability.
Key Specifications
- Type: Two-stage, solid-propellant ballistic missile
- Range: 1,000 km to 2,000 km
- Payload Capacity: Conventional or nuclear warheads (1,500 kg to 3,000 kg)
- Navigation: Advanced ring-laser gyroscopes with dual redundant guidance systems
Static GK & Related Facts
- DRDO Established: 1958 (Headquarters: New Delhi)
- Strategic Forces Command (SFC): Part of India's Nuclear Command Authority (NCA), responsible for the management and administration of India's tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile. Created in 2003.
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island: Formerly known as Wheeler Island, renamed in 2015 to honor the former President and "Missile Man of India".
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