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India announced&nbsp;late Thursday (June 1) that it has conducted a successful training launch of its Agni-1 ballistic missile&nbsp;from the island in the Indian state of Odisha named after former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The successful training launch of the medium-range ballistic missile validated all operational and technical parameters of the strategic weapon said the Indian Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;

<h2>About the training launch</h2>

In a brief statement, the Indian defence ministry said, “A successful training launch of a medium-range ballistic missile, Agni-1, was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, on June 1.”&nbsp;

It added, “The missile is a proven system, capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.”&nbsp;

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The development of the Agni missile series began in early 1980 under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) led by former president, Dr Kalam, who played a key role in India’s missile and space programmes. India has since developed various variants of the Agni series of missiles.

<h2>Agni-1 ballistic missile</h2>

The word “Agni” means fire. In the last two decades or so India has moved to strengthen its strategic deterrent capability by developing various ballistic missiles, precision-guided munitions and related platforms.

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The medium-range Agni-1 ballistic missile has a strike range of over 700 kilometres and weighs around 12,000 kilogrammes. It is also capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,000 kg. The development of Agni-1 began in 1999 and the missile underwent its first successful test launch in 2003 after a failed attempt a year prior.&nbsp;

<h2>India’s missile programme</h2>

The training launch also comes months after India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km. Earlier this year, India also successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal.&nbsp;

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The flight trial&nbsp;was also a part of its ambitious ballistic missile defence programme with the aim for the sea-based missile to engage and neutralise a hostile ballistic missile threat.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
 
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India announced late Thursday (June 1) that it has conducted a successful training launch of its Agni-1 ballistic missile from the island in the Indian state of Odisha named after former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

India announced late Thursday (June 1) that it has conducted a successful training launch of its Agni-1 ballistic missile from the island in the Indian state of Odisha named after former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The successful training launch of the medium-range ballistic missile validated all operational and technical parameters of the strategic weapon said the Indian Ministry of Defence. About the training launch In a brief statement, the Indian defence ministry said, “A successful training launch of a medium-range ballistic missile, Agni-1, was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, on June 1.” It added, “The missile is a proven system, capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.” ALSO READ | Agni 5 Missile Test explained: India roars back at China after Tawang border clashes, the 8 things to know The development of the Agni missile series began in early 1980 under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) led by former president, Dr Kalam, who played a key role in India’s missile and space programmes. India has since developed various variants of the Agni series of missiles. Agni-1 ballistic missile The word “Agni” means fire. In the last two decades or so India has moved to strengthen its strategic deterrent capability by developing various ballistic missiles, precision-guided munitions and related platforms. ALSO READ | Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger The medium-range Agni-1 ballistic missile has a strike range of over 700 kilometres and weighs around 12,000 kilogrammes. It is also capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,000 kg. The development of Agni-1 began in 1999 and the missile underwent its first successful test launch in 2003 after a failed attempt a year prior. India’s missile programme The training launch also comes months after India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km. Earlier this year, India also successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. ALSO READ | India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-V missile The flight trial was also a part of its ambitious ballistic missile defence programme with the aim for the sea-based missile to engage and neutralise a hostile ballistic missile threat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India successfully carries out training launch of Agni-1 ballistic missile

A new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P (Prime)’ was successfully test-fired from an island off India’s eastern Odisha coast, the Defence Research and Development Organisation said on Saturday.

This was the second test of the Agni Prime missile. The test was conducted at 11 am off the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Balasore.

The country had, for the first time on June 28, successfully test-fired its new generation nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile. P

What is Agni P missile?

The ‘Agni P’ is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system, it said.

Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving the storage and ease of handling, according to DRDO.

The surface-to-surface ballistic missile has a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km.

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This second flight-test has proven the reliable performance of all the advanced technologies integrated into the system, DRDO said.

The Agni-P missile aims to further strengthen India’s credible deterrence capabilities

What are Agni missiles?

Agni class of missiles are the mainstay of India’s nuclear launch capability, which also includes the Prithvi short-range ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles and fighter aircraft.

Agni-V, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of over 5,000 km, had been tested several times and validated for induction.

The Agni-P and Agni-5 ballistic missiles trace their origins back to the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP), which was spearheaded by former DRDO&nbsp;chief&nbsp;and ex-Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in the early 1980s.

What are the other ranges of Agni missiles?

Agni I: Range of 700-800 km.

Agni II: Range more than 2000 km.

Agni III: Range of more than 2,500 Km

Agni IV: Range is more than 3,500 km and can fire from a road mobile launcher.

Agni-V: The longest of the Agni series, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of over 5,000 km.

What was the reaction of experts and Indian ministers?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO for the successful missile test and expressed happiness for the excellent performance of the system.

DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy also appreciated the efforts of the team for the second flight trial with many additional features.

(With inputs from agencies)

A new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P (Prime)’ was successfully test-fired from an island off India’s eastern Odisha coast, the Defence Research and Development Organisation said on Saturday.

A new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P (Prime)’ was successfully test-fired from an island off India’s eastern Odisha coast, the Defence Research and Development Organisation said on Saturday. This was the second test of the Agni Prime missile. The test was conducted at 11 am off the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Balasore. The country had, for the first time on June 28, successfully test-fired its new generation nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile. P What is Agni P missile? The ‘Agni P’ is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system, it said. Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving the storage and ease of handling, according to DRDO. The surface-to-surface ballistic missile has a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km. #WATCH | Today India successfully testfired the nuclear-capable strategic Agni Prime missile off the coast of Odisha from Balasore. (Source: DRDO) pic.twitter.com/wSgWKOKtQG — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2021 × This second flight-test has proven the reliable performance of all the advanced technologies integrated into the system, DRDO said. The Agni-P missile aims to further strengthen India’s credible deterrence capabilities What are Agni missiles? Agni class of missiles are the mainstay of India’s nuclear launch capability, which also includes the Prithvi short-range ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles and fighter aircraft. Agni-V, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of over 5,000 km, had been tested several times and validated for induction. The Agni-P and Agni-5 ballistic missiles trace their origins back to the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP), which was spearheaded by former DRDO chief and ex-Indian president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in the early 1980s. What are the other ranges of Agni missiles? Agni I: Range of 700-800 km. Agni II: Range more than 2000 km. Agni III: Range of more than 2,500 Km Agni IV: Range is more than 3,500 km and can fire from a road mobile launcher. Agni-V: The longest of the Agni series, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of over 5,000 km. What was the reaction of experts and Indian ministers? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO for the successful missile test and expressed happiness for the excellent performance of the system. DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy also appreciated the efforts of the team for the second flight trial with many additional features. (With inputs from agencies)

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