Agni-5 missile brings entire Asia and parts of Europe within range
In a demonstration of its military might, India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the ‘Agni-5‘ intermediate range ballistic missile that has a range of up to 5,000 km. The Defence Ministry said the test-firing of the missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha’s Chandipur validated all operational and technical parameters. The Agni-5 missile can bring almost the entire Asia, including the northernmost part of China, as well as some regions in Europe, under its striking range.
The test-firing of the strategic asset came around three-and-a-half months after the military conflict between India and Pakistan. “Intermediate range ballistic missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the integrated test range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20,” the defence ministry said in a brief statement.
“The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command,” it said. India test-fired the Agni-5 missile in March last year as well. The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km, and they have already been deployed.
Last month, India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I. The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kms and it is capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kgs. It can carry both conventional as well as nuclear warheads. The Agni-1 missile has a range of 700-900 kms and it can carry a payload of 1,000 kg. Both Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles have been an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence.
In July, India also test-fired the newly developed tactical missile ‘Pralay‘, which is capable of carrying conventional warheads. ‘Pralay’ is a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
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Excited & pranams to all those who contributed to this project. Makes me proud that we did it. All China & Western nations are likely to get worried & envy our success.