Day 22
Science & TechnologySkim2025-09-24
DRDO Tests Agni-Prime from Rail-Based Launcher
What Happened
DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range ballistic missile using a new rail-based mobile launcher. The test demonstrated cross-country mobility and the ability to launch the missile from a canisterized system on a moving platform.
Why It Matters
This enhances India's nuclear deterrence by providing rapid, unpredictable deployment capabilities that are harder for adversaries to track compared to fixed silos.
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