Marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities, India has successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

The missile, which is capable of striking a target that is 4,000 km away, is primarily meant for deterrence against China.

The Defence Ministry said in a statement, ''The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system.''

''The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.''

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''The successful test reaffirms India's policy of having a 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' Capability,'' it added.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, which is also working towards ''manoeuvering warheads or intelligent re-entry vehicles,'' Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.

India, which is in the process of further strengthening its strategic missiles arsenal by adopting newer technologies and capabilities, has three more solitary nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) under development, with INS Arighat now slated for commissioning this year after some delay. 
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Marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities, India has successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

Marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities, India has successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The missile, which is capable of striking a target that is 4,000 km away, is primarily meant for deterrence against China. The Defence Ministry said in a statement, ''The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system.'' ''The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.'' Also see | Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger ''The successful test reaffirms India's policy of having a 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' Capability,'' it added. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, which is also working towards ''manoeuvering warheads or intelligent re-entry vehicles,'' Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime. India, which is in the process of further strengthening its strategic missiles arsenal by adopting newer technologies and capabilities, has three more solitary nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) under development, with INS Arighat now slated for commissioning this year after some delay. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

India successfully tests Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV with a strike range of 4,000km as part of a user trial from a test range off Odisha coast.

Supported by a mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from launch complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, at 8.30AM.

This was the 7th trial of the indigenously developed Agni-IV missile which met the mission objectives.&nbsp;

The last trial conducted by the specially formed strategic force command (SFC) of the Indian Army on January 2, 2017, was also successful.&nbsp;

The sleek missile having 4,000km strike range is a two-stage missile. It is 20 meter-long weighing 17 tonnes.

(With inputs from agencies)

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV with a strike range of 4,000km as part of a user trial from a test range off Odisha coast.

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV with a strike range of 4,000km as part of a user trial from a test range off Odisha coast. Supported by a mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from launch complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, at 8.30AM. This was the 7th trial of the indigenously developed Agni-IV missile which met the mission objectives. The last trial conducted by the specially formed strategic force command (SFC) of the Indian Army on January 2, 2017, was also successful. The sleek missile having 4,000km strike range is a two-stage missile. It is 20 meter-long weighing 17 tonnes. (With inputs from agencies)

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable missile Agni-IV

The 4000-kilometre&nbsp;range nuclear weapons-capable strategic missile, Agni-IV has been successfully test fired from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, 50 kilometres&nbsp;away from Odisha&#39;s Chandipur.

The Agni-IV test is aimed at revalidating new technologies incorporated in its system, and checking the readiness of armed forces to launch the missile on its own.

Agni-IV is a two-stage, surface-to-surface missile that is 20 metres long and weighs 17 tonnes. It can carry a one-tonne nuclear warhead over a distance of 4,000 kilometres.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) designed and developed Agni-IV. This&nbsp;is the sixth test of the missile, and second user associate launch from&nbsp;Wheeler Island. On December 26, India had successfully launched its longest range Agni-V missile which drew the attention of many nations, including China.&nbsp;

(ANI)&nbsp;

Agni-IV, a surface-to-surface missile, can carry a one-tonne nuclear warhead over a distance of 4,000 kilometres

The 4000-kilometre range nuclear weapons-capable strategic missile, Agni-IV has been successfully test fired from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, 50 kilometres away from Odisha's Chandipur. The Agni-IV test is aimed at revalidating new technologies incorporated in its system, and checking the readiness of armed forces to launch the missile on its own. Agni-IV is a two-stage, surface-to-surface missile that is 20 metres long and weighs 17 tonnes. It can carry a one-tonne nuclear warhead over a distance of 4,000 kilometres. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) designed and developed Agni-IV. This is the sixth test of the missile, and second user associate launch from Wheeler Island. On December 26, India had successfully launched its longest range Agni-V missile which drew the attention of many nations, including China. (ANI)

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable missile Agni-IV