India successfully test fires nuclear capable Agni-I ballistic missile

India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Agni-I ballistic missile, with a strike range of 700 km, as part of the Army's user trial from a test range at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast.

The surface-to-surface, single-stage missile, powered by solid propellants, was test-fired from a mobile launcher from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island.

Agni-I missile has a specialized navigation system which ensures it reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

The trajectory of the missile, which has an operational strike range of 700 km, was tracked by sophisticated radars and electro-optic telemetry stations located along the sea coast and ships positioned near the impact point in the downrange area.

Weighing 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long Agni-I, which can carry payloads up to 1000 kg, has already been inducted into the Indian Army.

Since the missile has already been inducted into the armed forces, it is important to conduct user trials for training of defense personnel and improvement of their skills.




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