Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fuelled, road-mobile short-range ballistic missile with a strike range of 700–900 km. It is capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,000 kg and can deliver both conventional and nuclear warheads
India on Friday successfully test-fired short-range ballistic missile ‘Agni-1’ from the integrated test range at Odisha’s Chandipur, the defence ministry said.
The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, it said.
“The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command,” the ministry said.
Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fuelled, road-mobile short-range ballistic missile with a strike range of 700–900 km. It is capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,000 kg and can deliver both conventional and nuclear warheads.
The missile was inducted into service in 2004, and is currently operated by the Strategic Forces Command. It provides India with a rapid-response, high-precision strike capability against regional targets.
The Agni series of missiles was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
With inputs from agencies
First Published:
May 22, 2026, 21:30 IST
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