The surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 was successfully launched by India
The surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 was successfully launched by India
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New Delhi, India: India has successfully launched Agni-5, a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of up to 5,000 kilometres and a high degree of accuracy. “The successful test of Agni-5 is in line with India’s stated policy to have ‘credible minimum deterrence’ that underpins the commitment to ‘No First Use’,” the ministry said.

The launch took place on Wednesday at around 7:30 p.m. from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence. According to the ministry, the missile, which has a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a high degree of accuracy. The successful test of Agni-5, according to the ministry, is in proportion to India's stated policy of 'credible minimum deterrence,' which underpins the commitment to 'No First Use.' Agni-5 has a three-stage solid-fuelled engine that can strike targets at ranges of up to 5,000 kilometres with a high degree of accuracy, according to the defence ministry.

The Agni-1 to 5 missiles were developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Agni-1 has a range of 700 kilometres and Agni-2 has a range of 2,000 kilometres, among other missiles. Agni-3 and Agni-4 have corresponding distances of 2,500 and 3,500 kilometres, respectively.

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