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The Agni-5 missile's MIRV technology allows delivery of up to three nuclear warheads simultaneously, enhancing India's second-strike capability and strategic deterrence, officials confirmed.
- India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, as confirmed by the country's defense ministry.
- The Agni-5 has a range of over 5,000 kilometers, making it a threat to rivals like China and Pakistan, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies Missile Defense Project.
- Tensions between India and China have increased following deadly clashes in 2020, with both nations competing for influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
- India's military developments occur amid rising tensions with China and Pakistan, as noted following their recent conflicts and ongoing geopolitical rivalry.
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India test-fires Agni-5 missile
DELHI: India announced on Wednesday that it had successfully test-fired its Agni-5 missile, an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. When operational, the missile would have the ability to reach any part of China. The missile was launched in the eastern state of Odisha, with officials confirming that it “validated all operational and technical parameters.” This marks another significant step in India’s missi…
India has successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile developed locally, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead into the territory of its geopolitical rival, China, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his first visit to Beijing in years. Agni-5 was launched in the state of Odisha, in eastern India, and “validated all operational and technical parameters,” the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement this Wed…
India launches nuclear-capable missile test
successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile, the government said Wednesday, adding that it is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads. Local news outlets reported its range as 700 to 900 kilometers (430 to 560 miles). The show of force comes just ahead of a major increase in . The US has threatened to raise tariffs from 25% to 50% by Aug. 27 if India does not stop purchasing Russian oil. Last month, Prime Minister said the …
India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi’s visit to China
India has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead deep into the territory of its geopolitical rival, China, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his first visit there in years.
India test-fires Agni-5 missile capable of striking any part of China
NEW DELHI, Aug 21 — India said yesterday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched in India’s eastern Odisha state, with authorities saying it “validated all operational and technical parameters.”India and China, the world’s two most populous nations, are intense rivals competing …
The test, conducted in the state of Odisha, validated all technical parameters and reinforced the nuclear deterrence strategy of New Delhi. Agni-5 can impact targets in much of Asia, including regions of China, and add tension to rivalry with Pakistan
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