Agni-5 missile's stunning striking range and accuracy make India's nuclear-powered neighbours nervous

India on Monday (March 11) conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, developed by DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra.

India successfully conducts first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology

Days before India was scheduled to carry out the testing of its 5,000-kilometre Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, China reportedly deployed a spy ship to Indian waters near the Bay of Bengal.

China sends research ship to allegedly spy on India's Agni-5 missile launch: Reports

India has developed the capability to strike targets beyond the range of 7,000 kms with its nuclear-capable Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile.

India’s nuclear missile Agni-V can strike beyond 7,000 km