India Successfully Test-Fires Prithvi-II and Agni-1 Ballistic Missiles from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: India today successfully carried out the test-firing of two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles — Agni-1 and Prithvi-II — from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The twin launches reaffirm the country’s strategic deterrence capabilities and the operational readiness of its missile systems.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, both test-firings were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The trials validated all operational and technical parameters, confirming the reliability and precision of the missile systems.

The Agni-1 missile was test-fired around 6:30 pm from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, demonstrating its readiness as a key component of India’s nuclear arsenal. This was followed by the successful launch of the Prithvi-II missile from Launch Pad No. 3 at Chandipur at approximately 8:35 pm.

Both Agni-1 and Prithvi-II are part of India’s indigenously developed missile systems and are capable of delivering strategic payloads with high accuracy. The Agni-1, with a range of around 700 km, is designed for quick deployment and high-impact delivery, while the Prithvi-II, with a range of approximately 350 km, is a tactical battlefield missile capable of carrying various warheads.