Today, Prime Minister Modi congratulated scientists at DRDO for successfully testing the new Agni-5 missile.
Agni v missile
This was the first test of India’s homegrown missile that can carry multiple warheads.The new technology, called MIRV, allows the missile to split into multiple smaller missiles. Each smaller missile can then hit a different target. So one big missile can now attack multiple targets.The Prime Minister said on social media that he was proud of DRDO scientists for this test of the Agni-5 missile with the new MIRV technology. This shows India can now develop advanced missile systems on its own.
Features of agni v missile
The Agni-5 missile marks a pivotal enhancement in India’s strategic defense capabilities. As the country’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile. The range of this missile is 5,500 to 5,800 kilometers. It provides important new abilities.Importantly, Agni-5 aims to strengthen India’s nuclear deterrence against potential threats along its long eastern borders.Previously, India’s longest-range missile was Agni-III at 3,500 kilometers. It couldn’t cover some key areas in northeastern regions close to adversaries.India continues working to develop a strong nuclear triad of land, air, and sea-based nuclear launch abilities.Agni-V greatly expands India’s striking reach. It allows it to target nearly all of Asia. It includes northern China, as well as parts of Europe.As the nation’s missile with the farthest range so far. It represents a milestone in the history of India’s weapons development.Even more notably, the recent test launch demonstrated its full operational range of over 5,000 km for the first time.With this latest successful test, India has officially joined the elite group of countries possessing Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle capability.Sources indicate Agni-V incorporates indigenous avionics and high-precision sensors. It ensures its warheads precisely strike intended points.The accomplishment underscores India’s growing technological prowess and strategic military capabilities.
