India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Ballistic Missile: A Big Boost to Defence Strength

India showcased its strength and defence capabilities by testing the Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). The trial was conducted from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. This test was carried out under the guidance of the Strategic Forces Command.

As per Defence Ministry, the test included all technical and operational parameters, and hence, proving the missile’s reliability and readiness.

Agni-5 Missile Features

One of the striking features of this missile is that it is equipped with the impressive strike range of up to 5000 km. It means it can cover almost the entire Asian continent, including northern China and even some parts of the Europe.

The Agni-5 is powered by the three-stage solid fuel rocket, providing it better mobility and quicker deployment during operations. Other essential feature of Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile is that it can be launched from a mobile platform, making it flexible during operations.

India successfully test-fires Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 from ITR Chandipur, Odisha on 20 Aug 2025. All operational & technical parameters validated. Launch conducted under the aegis of Strategic Forces Command.

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— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) August 20, 2025

The official statement from Ministry of Defence says, “Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20, 2025. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.”

The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, equipped with advanced guidance systems for precision targeting.

India’s missile programme is already equipped with other missiles in the Agni series, including Agni-1 to Agni-4, which have ranges between 700 km and 3,500 km. Alongside these, India has also tested Prithvi-II and Agni-I, both nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles, as well as the newly developed Pralay missile, which is designed for tactical use with conventional warheads.