India has successfully test-fired its new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-Prime, off the coast of Odisha. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island, showcasing the missile’s advanced capabilities.
Congratulating the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pointed out that the intermediate ballistic missile could be launched within a short reaction time from a Rail based Mobile launcher system.
“India has carried out the successful launch of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system. This next generation missile is designed to cover a range up to 2000 km and is equipped with various advanced features. The first-of-its-kind launch carried out from specially designed Rail based Mobile Launcher, has the capability to move on Rail network without any pre-conditions that allows User to have a cross country mobility and launch within a short reaction time with reduced visibility”, wrote the Defence minister on X.
The Agni-P missile boasts several key features that make it a significant addition to India’s defence arsenal. The missile uses a ring laser gyro-based inertial navigation system (INS) and a micro inertial navigation system (MINS), with optional GPS and NaVIC satellite navigation.
What sets this launch apart is the platform: a Rail-Based Mobile Launcher (RBML), uniquely designed to operate across India’s rail network without pre-conditions. Unlike conventional systems, the RBML is self-sustained, equipped with independent launch capabilities, state-of-the-art communications, and robust protection mechanisms. It offers rapid reaction time, enhanced mobility, and reduced visibility, greatly enhancing India’s second-strike capability and survivability of strategic assets.
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