India on Friday successfully conducted a test launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, official sources said.
Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026. Conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, the launch validated all operational and technical parameters, reaffirming the…
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The launch was carried out under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command, which functions under India’s Nuclear Command Authority and is responsible for managing the country’s strategic nuclear assets.
According to Defence Ministry release, the trial successfully met all operational and technical objectives, reaffirming the missile’s reliability and combat readiness. The test formed part of India’s routine evaluation exercises aimed at ensuring the effectiveness and preparedness of strategic defence systems already inducted into service.
India Successfully Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-3 Missile From OdishaDeveloped by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Agni-1 missile is capable of striking targets at a distance ranging from 700 km to 1,200 km. The missile is designed for short-range strategic operations and forms an important component of India’s nuclear deterrence capability.
A similar test of the Agni-1 missile had been conducted in July last year, during which all mission parameters were also successfully achieved.