Agni-3

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The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system

Agni-3 is the third entrant in the Agni missile series and was first tested on July 9, 2006.
But it developed a technical snag and had fell into the sea off Odisha coast without hitting the target.
The Agni-3 missile was test fired successfully in its second flight in 2007 and then at its third consecutive launch in 2008.
It has a range of 3,500 km and has the capability of carrying warhead weighing as much as 1.5 tonnes.
Due to its high range of circular error probable (CEP), Agni-3 missile is known as world’s most accurate strategic ballistic missile of its range class.
The accuracy of the nuclear warhead also provides an opportunity of deploying larger number of nuclear force using less fusion material.
The low weight of the payload has increased the target range of the missile to 3,500 kilometre.

Agni series of missiles constitute the backbone of India’s nuclear weapons delivery which also includes the Prithvi short range ballistic missiles and fighter aircraft.
India has also completed its nuclear triad and operationalised its second strike capability, with nuclear ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant undertaking deterrence patrols.
Recently, India also successfully test fired the new generation advanced version of Agni missile series, Agni Prime.
- Also known as Agni-P, the nuclear-capable new-gen advanced variant has a maximum range of 2,000 kilometre.

Source : PIB