India today successfully test-fired its short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The launches, carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), met all mission objectives and validated critical operational and technical parameters.
According to official sources, both missile systems performed as expected during the test, reaffirming the readiness of India’s strategic deterrent capabilities. The successful launches underline the robustness and reliability of India’s indigenously developed ballistic missile systems.
Prithvi-II, with a range of approximately 350 km, and Agni-I, capable of striking targets up to 700 km away, are part of India’s credible minimum deterrence posture. Both missiles are equipped with advanced navigation and guidance systems, ensuring high accuracy and effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
Defense analysts say the tests demonstrate India’s continued commitment to maintaining a reliable and responsive strategic arsenal. Conducted in a user-training mode, the launches are part of routine exercises to ensure preparedness and operational capability of the nation’s nuclear-capable missile forces.
The Ministry of Defence and Strategic Forces Command hailed the trials as a success, highlighting the professionalism of the personnel involved and the reliability of India’s defense systems in securing national interests.
