Agni Prime Missile: The Defense Ministry said the test flight was conducted on Wednesday evening.
New Delhi:
India has successfully test-fired the new generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
The Defense Ministry said the test flight was conducted on Wednesday evening.
According to the company, the test met all trial objectives, confirming reliable performance as evidenced by data collected by a number of remote sensors deployed in different locations.
“Strategic Forces Command (SFC) along with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted the successful test flight of the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 3 at around 7 p.m. ,” the ministry said in a statement.
The launch was attended by Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Strategic Forces Command and senior officials of DRDO and Indian Army.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, SFC and the Armed Forces for the successful test.
He stated that the successful development and introduction of the missile will be an excellent force multiplier for the armed forces.
Chief of Defense Staff General Chauhan and Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat appreciated the efforts of the SFC and DRDO for the successful flight test.
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