India fires off Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile in successful trial from Chandipur base in Odisha. Launch happens Wednesday local time, defense ministry confirms everything goes smooth.
This beast packs 5000 km range, hauls nuclear warheads, blankets most Asia spots, northern China zones, even Europe chunks.
Agni-V crowns India’s long-running Agni program, over two decades old, strongest version yet. Earlier models like Agni-I to Agni-IV top out at 700 km to 3500 km. Last month, India nails tests on Prithvi-II and Agni-I, both nuclear-ready.
Experts buzz about timing. Pakistan tensions simmer over borders, US slaps tariffs on Russian oil imports straining ties. China relations hit rock bottom lately with frontier clashes. Analysts reckon this test shouts defense muscle, boosts India’s global clout.
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