What's the story
India has successfully test-fired its Agni-Prime missile, which has a range of up to 2,000km. The test was conducted using a rail-based mobile launcher system for the first time. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the successful test in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , Strategic Forces Command (SFC), and Armed Forces for this achievement.
Strategic advancement
Features of Agni-Prime missile
The Agni-Prime missile is a new generation weapon system with advanced features. It is a significant step in India's quest to enhance its strategic capabilities. The rail-based mobile launcher used for this test can move freely on the rail network without any prior conditions, enabling cross-country