India on Wednesday (August 20) test-fired its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range, off the Odisha coast, the Ministry of Defence announced in a statement. It marks a major advancement in India's strategic defence capabilities.&nbsp;The Agni-5 missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is among the most advanced long-range missiles with a range of over 5000 kilometres.&nbsp;"Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha today. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters," the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-5-intermediate-range-ballistic-missile-1755707268747">Also read: India successfully test-fires Agni-5 intermediate range ballistic missile</a><h2>How does it affect Pakistan?</h2>The launch of the Agni-5 missile can pose a threat to Pakistan. The Strategic Vision Institute (SVI), a Pakistan-based think tank, on Tuesday warned Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir that India's missile programme poses "serious risks" to general stability.&nbsp;The think tank further noted that India's missile development was boosted after it joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, which helped India in gaining access to advanced systems.&nbsp;It warned that India's test of a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile could destabilise the region and carry "serious repercussions" for global security.&nbsp;"Developments of missiles with ranges of 8,000km and above and possessing nuclear capability are a clear manifestation of power projection globally and hegemonic designs," the SVI noted.<h2>What makes Agni-5 different?</h2>It is equipped with modern navigation, guidance, warhead and propulsion technologies and also boosts India's nuclear deterrence.&nbsp;Moreover, the missile can carry a nuclear warhead of up to 1.5 tonnes. Built with lightweight composite materials, the missile has better efficiency and reliability.&nbsp;It is also equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, which allows a single missile to deliver multiple warheads at different angles.&nbsp;The Agni-5 missile uses a ring-laser gyroscope-based inertial navigation system (RLG-INS) and a micro-inertial navigation system (MINGS), supported by satellite navigation systems.&nbsp;

India today test-fired Agni-5 ballistic missile, marking a major advancement in India's strategic defence capabilities. However, a Pakistan-based think tank has warned Pakistan prime minister that it can pose "serious risks" to general stability.

India on Wednesday (August 20) test-fired its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range, off the Odisha coast, the Ministry of Defence announced in a statement. It marks a major advancement in India's strategic defence capabilities. The Agni-5 missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is among the most advanced long-range missiles with a range of over 5000 kilometres. "Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha today. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters," the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Also read: India successfully test-fires Agni-5 intermediate range ballistic missile How does it affect Pakistan? The launch of the Agni-5 missile can pose a threat to Pakistan. The Strategic Vision Institute (SVI), a Pakistan-based think tank, on Tuesday warned Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir that India's missile programme poses "serious risks" to general stability. The think tank further noted that India's missile development was boosted after it joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, which helped India in gaining access to advanced systems. It warned that India's test of a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile could destabilise the region and carry "serious repercussions" for global security. "Developments of missiles with ranges of 8,000km and above and possessing nuclear capability are a clear manifestation of power projection globally and hegemonic designs," the SVI noted. What makes Agni-5 different? It is equipped with modern navigation, guidance, warhead and propulsion technologies and also boosts India's nuclear deterrence. Moreover, the missile can carry a nuclear warhead of up to 1.5 tonnes. Built with lightweight composite materials, the missile has better efficiency and reliability. It is also equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, which allows a single missile to deliver multiple warheads at different angles. The Agni-5 missile uses a ring-laser gyroscope-based inertial navigation system (RLG-INS) and a micro-inertial navigation system (MINGS), supported by satellite navigation systems.

India today test-fired Agni-5 ballistic missile, marking a major advancement in India's strategic defence capabilities. However, a Pakistan-based think tank has warned Pakistan prime minister that it can pose "serious risks" to general stability.

'5000 km strike range': How India's Agni-5 missile could trigger fear for Pakistan; Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir alarmed

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni 5' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.&nbsp;Earlier on July 18, India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM), Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.&nbsp;The launches took place on Thursday, during which all operational and technical parameters were validated.These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-agni-5-missile-upgrade-7-500-kg-hypersonic-bunker-buster-compares-with-us-gbu-57-and-china-s-df-15-1751345018291">Also read: India’s Agni-5 missile upgrade: How the 7,500-kg hypersonic bunker-buster compares with US GBU-57 and China’s DF-15</a>&nbsp;On July 16, India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army.&nbsp;The weapon system is customised to operate at altitudes above 4,500 meters and has the latest upgrades, including an indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker, as per the release.&nbsp;Based on the operational feedback from users, various upgrades have been made to improve the operational effectiveness, demonstrating the advantage of the ecosystem created for the indigenous weapon system.&nbsp;According to the statement, Army Air Defence and DRDO, in conjunction with Defence PSUs such as Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, and other Industry Partners, have successfully validated the indigenously designed and developed Akash Prime Weapon System.&nbsp;The trials were done as part of the First of Production Model firing trial and will further enable timely induction and enhance the Air Defence potential in high-altitude frontiers of the country, as per the release.&nbsp;This achievement carries added significance as it follows the exceptional performance of India's indigenously developed air defence systems during Operation Sindoor.

The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni 5' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. Earlier on July 18, India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM), Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The launches took place on Thursday, during which all operational and technical parameters were validated. These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. Also read: India’s Agni-5 missile upgrade: How the 7,500-kg hypersonic bunker-buster compares with US GBU-57 and China’s DF-15 On July 16, India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army. The weapon system is customised to operate at altitudes above 4,500 meters and has the latest upgrades, including an indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker, as per the release. Based on the operational feedback from users, various upgrades have been made to improve the operational effectiveness, demonstrating the advantage of the ecosystem created for the indigenous weapon system. According to the statement, Army Air Defence and DRDO, in conjunction with Defence PSUs such as Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, and other Industry Partners, have successfully validated the indigenously designed and developed Akash Prime Weapon System. The trials were done as part of the First of Production Model firing trial and will further enable timely induction and enhance the Air Defence potential in high-altitude frontiers of the country, as per the release. This achievement carries added significance as it follows the exceptional performance of India's indigenously developed air defence systems during Operation Sindoor.

The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 intermediate range ballistic missile

India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 ballistic missile today, marking a major step in its strategic defence capabilities. With a range of over 5,000 km, precision targeting, and multi-target technology, the missile strengthens India’s nuclear deterrence.

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