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India has successfully tested its new Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile. The test was notably conducted from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher. This system allows for greater mobility and a quicker launch response time. The achievement places India among a select group of nations with this advanced capability.

Key Points: India Tests Agni-Prime Missile from Rail Launcher System

  • Agni-Prime missile test covers a strategic range of up to 2000 kilometers
  • Launch from a rail-based mobile system enables rapid cross-country deployment
  • The canisterised launch system reduces reaction time and enhances stealth
  • Test underscores India's push for self-reliance in defence under Aatmanirbharta
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India successfully tested Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail based Mobile launcher system: Defence Minister Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces India's successful test of the 2000 km range Agni-Prime missile from a mobile rail launcher, boosting strategic capabilities.

"This successful flight test has put India in the group of select nations - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh"

New Delhi, Sep 25

In a major move that puts India in an elite league of nations, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced that the country has carried out the successful test launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system that is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 kms and is equipped with various advanced features.

This successful flight test of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system has put India in the group of select nations having the capability to develop a canisterised launch system from on the move rail network.

This is part of India’s push for self-reliance in its Defence capabilities as has been envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in every sphere.

Taking to his X handle, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the nation and the scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) apart from the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the security forces on the successful test of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile.

In a post on his X handle, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated, “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 the User to have a cross country mobility and launch within a short reaction time with reduced visibility.

“Congratulations to DRDO, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the Armed Forces on successful test of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile. This successful flight test has put India in the group of select nations having capabilities that have developed canisterised launch system from on the move rail network.”

- IANS

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Rohit P
While this is definitely a technological achievement, I hope the government is also focusing on improving basic defense infrastructure and soldier welfare. Both are equally important for national security.
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Arjun K
The rail mobility aspect is brilliant! It gives us strategic flexibility and makes detection much harder for adversaries. Kudos to our defense scientists for this innovation. 🚀
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Sarah B
Impressive technological advancement. The 2000 km range with rail mobility puts India in a select group of nations. Good to see indigenous defense capabilities growing.
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Vikram M
This is exactly what we need - self-reliance in defense. No more dependency on foreign countries for critical defense equipment. The Agni series keeps getting better with each variant.
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Michael C
The rail-based launch system is a game-changer in missile technology. Reduces reaction time significantly. India's defense R&D is clearly maturing well.
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Kavya N
Proud moment for every Indian! 🙏 The fact that we're developing such advanced systems indigenously shows how far we've come. Hope this technology gets exported to friendly nations too.

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