India successfully test-fires Agni-4 ballistic missile - why it matters
Why This Matters
Key context: The latest test follows another successful launch of the Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile on September 6, 2024. "The launch was successfully carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha," a Defence Ministry official had said, adding that it successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. The Agni series comprises long-range, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed by India. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The latest test follows another successful launch of the Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile on September 6, 2024. "The launch was successfully carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha," a Defence Ministry official had said, adding that it successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. The Agni series comprises long-range, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed by India.
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