India successfully test-fires Agni-5 ballistic missile from Chandipur, validating technical and strategic readiness. The missile strengthens India’s nuclear deterrence capability.
Overview
On August 20, 2025, India successfully conducted a test-firing of the Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test was carried out under the Strategic Forces Command, validating all operational and technical parameters, and reaffirming India’s growing strategic deterrence capability.
What is Agni-5?
- Type: Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
- Range: Over 5,000 km, capable of reaching most parts of Asia and parts of Europe
- Payload: Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads
- Stages: Three-stage, solid-fuelled missile
- Launch Platform: Canisterised – allows quick launch from road-mobile platforms
Agni-5 is the most advanced missile in India’s Agni series, which forms the backbone of the nuclear deterrence strategy under India’s No First Use (NFU) policy.
Details of the 2025 Test
Key Test Highlights
- Date: August 20, 2025
- Location: Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha
- Supervising Agency: Strategic Forces Command
- Purpose: Validation of operational readiness and technical configurations
Outcome
- The test was fully successful, confirming the missile’s performance, accuracy, and reliability.
- It highlights India’s preparedness to maintain credible minimum deterrence in a rapidly evolving regional security environment.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile on August 20, 2025, from Chandipur, Odisha.
- Agni-5 is an advanced missile with a range of over 5,000 km and the capability to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.
- The test reaffirmed India’s strategic deterrence capability and operational readiness.
- India’s Agni series of missiles plays a crucial role in the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy.
