Agni-Prime Missile

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DRDO in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), has carried out the successful launch of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system.

About Agni-Prime Missile

• Agni-P is a new generation nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).
• Agni Prime Ballistic Missile was tested for the first time in June 2021. It is lighter than any of the previous Agni missiles.
• Features of Agni-Prime Missile
  • It is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile.
  • This is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile
  • Range: 1000 to 2000 km.
  • Payload: Around 1,000 Kg (It can carry high explosive, thermobaric or nuclear warheads).
  • It incorporates upgrades such as propulsion systems, composite rocket motor casings, and advanced navigation and guidance systems.
  • Agni-Prime may be launched by train or road and stored for an extended period of time.
• Thus far, only Russia, the US, China, and possibly North Korea had the capability of launching long range ballistic missiles from rail-based platforms.
• Rail-based mobile launcher is a first-of-its-kind capability for India.
  • This launcher can seamlessly move across the rail network without any preconditions and offers cross-country mobility.
  • It is designed to deliver a quick reaction time, operate with reduced visibility, and is self-sustained with independent launch features
  • It also comes fitted with advanced communication systems and robust protection mechanisms, ensuring reliability even in high-threat environments.

Source: PIB

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