Context:
India successfully test-fired its intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha on August 20, 2025.
Key Details:
- Missile Type: Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) with nuclear capability.
- Range: Can strike targets up to 5,000 km, covering entire Asia and parts of Europe.
About Agni-5 Missile:
- Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Features:
- Three-stage, solid-fuel propulsion system.
- Canister-based launch system enabling quick deployment and high mobility.
- Capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
