Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile from Odisha, validating operational parameters and boosting long-range deterrence amid rising regional tensions with China and Pakistan.
On August 20, 2025, India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the launch validated all operational and technical parameters under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command.
Developed indigenously by DRDO, Agni-5 has a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers, potentially reaching northern China and several parts of Europe. It is regarded as India's most advanced long-...