India successfully launches surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5
By ANI | Published: October 28, 2021 11:32 AM2021-10-28T11:32:47+5:302021-10-28T16:57:39+5:30
India has successfully launched the Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5 that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km with a very high degree of accuracy.
India successfully launches surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5
India has successfully launched the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5 that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km with a very high degree of accuracy.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the launch was carried out on Wednesday at approximately 7:30 pm from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy, said the ministry.
The ministry further stated that 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'.
( With inputs from ANI )
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