India just tested a missile that can strike 2,000 km — and fire straight off its railway tracks. On Thursday, the Defence Ministry confirmed the first successful rail-based launch of the Agni-Prime, a next-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile, marking a leap in the country’s strategic mobility and deterrence.

“Congratulations to DRDO, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the Armed Forces,” defence minister Rajnath Singh posted on X. “This successful flight test has put India in the group of select nations having developed canisterised launch systems from an on-the-move rail network.” Advertisement

The Agni-Prime is designed with a strike range of 1,000–2,000 km, covering both Pakistan and large parts of China. It can be launched from road or rail systems, with Thursday’s test mark

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